It borders the districts of Kwun Tong to its southeast, Kowloon City to its southwest, Sai Kung to its east, and Sha Tin to its north.

The district contains the areas of Diamond Hill, Wang Tau Hom, Lok Fu, Chuk Yuen, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Fung Wong [yue], Ngau Chi Wan, Choi Hung and Choi Wan, an area that includes several major public housing estates.

The district is also the location of the Chi Lin Nunnery, built in the Tang dynasty style, a popular tourist attraction.

Schools in Wong Tai Sin District include: 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.