Wong Tai Sin, Hong Kong
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Wong Tai Sin (黃大仙; Pinyin Huang2da4xian1) is one of the 18 districts of Hong Kong. It is located in Kowloon. Population (2000): 432,400.
The district contains the following areas: Diamond Hill, Wang Tau Hom, Lok Fu, Chuk Yuen, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Fung Wong, Choi Hung and Choi Wan, an area that includes several major public housing estates.
The district derives its name from the Wong Tai Sin Temple, dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, which is located there.
In the district, there is a nunnery called Chi Lin nunnery. It is a famous tourist point. It is build in Tong Dynasty style.
Transportation
Wong Tai Sin is served by Lung Cheung Road and the Kwun Tong Line of the MTR metro system. The stations are Lok Fu, Wong Tai Sin, Diamond Hill and Choi Hung.
See also
External links
- Wong Tai Sin District Council (http://www.districtcouncils.gov.hk/wts/english/welcome.htm)
- Electoral Boundary map (http://www.info.gov.hk/eac/pdf/distco/maps/dc2003h.pdf)