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Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Chi Lin Nunnery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,344 reviews
Reviewed By BradJill - Hong Kong, China
The Chi Lin Nunnery is one of our special places in Hong Kong. Originally built in 1934, the monastery building and grounds you see today were opened to the public in 2000. This is a peaceful and tranquil place that is beautifully maintained. Chi Lin along with the adjacent Nan Lian Gardens are free to visit and open from 7am to 7pm daily. What you find here is a Buddhist monastic complex constructed of cedar wood and built in the style of the Tang Dynasty. There are a handful of halls, each fitted with beautiful shrines with gilded and colourful statue figures representing manifestations of Buddha. The main hall includes five large gilded figures (3 Buddha figures and 2 attending disciples) is particularly impressive. Note that they ask you to not take photos in this area of the monastery. There is information posted next to each hall with Chinese and English text, allowing you to read up and learn about the figures on display in each. You can take pictures in the open courtyard which are decorated with numerous manicured shrubs and flowering plants. This is a Lotus Pond Garden with four delightful pools, it is an attractive setting and easy place to relax and enjoy yourself. Overall, this is a place you can easily spend half an hour. Add an addition 30-45 minutes to browse the grounds and exhibition galleries of the Nan Lian Garden which is connected by bridge to the other side of the street running along side the Nunnery. Collectively, these two attractions represent one of the most beautiful locations to visit in Hong Kong, a place loved by residents and visitors alike.
2. Western Lotus Pond Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By JH72 - London, United Kingdom
Get off at Diamond Hill MTR exit c and follow the signs outside to Chi Lin Nunnery. The gardens are a beautiful escape from the traffic of the city. A real good place to collect your thoughts and bin the bad ones! While here you might as well visit the monastery/nunnery of Chi Lin.
3. Bird Garden Yuen Po Street
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Joeygirl62 - Adelaide, Australia
We visited the Bird Garden, which happened to be near our hotel, and were fascinated by it. Amazing to see how many people spend their day doing nothing but tend to their birds or the birds food - e.g. Crickets and worms. There are a lot of different birds - lovely to see however there are heaps of birds crammed in cages together so if this will upset you don't go!! We found it very interesting to see. The goldfish market and flower market are close by so you could do all 3 in one day. Also in this area is the ladies market - a street with lots of stalls selling all sorts of clothing, trinkets etc. the Prince Edward MTR stop is closest to see these markets. Definitely worth visiting the area - it's a visual feast.
