KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Visitors can unlock a perfect Year of the Dragon in 2024 with exclusive tips shared by feng shui master Mak Ling Ling, while immersed in the festive bliss around Hong Kong.
According to Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in a statement, with the “Ultimate Guide to a Prosperous Year of the Dragon” curated by Mak, no Chinese New Year trip to Hong Kong is complete without a visit to the temple as the city is home to a myriad of historical temples, among which is the famed Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan.
Widely regarded as a sanctum to pray for success in career and education, this declared monument remains one of the most popular attractions despite its relatively compact interior, along with its convenient location in the bustling tourist hotspot of Central and Sheung Wan that has also contributed to its unwavering popularity.
Meanwhile, to pray for prosperity and happiness for the entire family, honouring Kwun Yum (the Goddess of Mercy) is the right way to go, and among the numerous temples in Hong Kong dedicated to Kwun Yum, the one in Hung Hum is the largest and most famous in Kowloon.
For good health and to be protected against adversity in the year ahead, Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City, with close to 300 years of history, is favoured by worshippers, and is especially packed during the Hau Wong Festival, which falls on the 16th day of the sixth lunar month.
Alternatively, renowned for its supposed ability to make worshippers’ requests come true, Wong Tai Sin Temple is the ideal place to pray for a perfect Year of the Dragon. During Chinese New Year, the festively adorned temple is home to one of the city’s biggest traditions – first incense offering.
Visitors looking to boost luck during the Chinese New Year trip in Hong Kong need to make a beeline for Che Kung Temple. On the third day of Chinese New Year, droves of worshippers crowd the iconic temple, whose signature feature is the copper fan-bladed wheel of fortune.
In the art of feng shui, it is believed that the prosperity of a place is connected with its mountain and water, so a nature ramble during the first lunar month is considered an auspicious way to kick off the new year.
To embrace the beauty of Hong Kong’s majestic mountain and water landscape, hop on the Peak Tram at Central for a bird’s eye view of the Victoria Harbour; or visit the Big Buddha on Lantau Island, followed by a charming stroll in the “Venice of Hong Kong” – Tai O fishing village, as well as tap into nature’s spiritual energy in Tai Tam Reservoirs.
-- BERNAMA
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