Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden
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  • Ian C
    Toronto, Canada279 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful garden worth seeing.
    Beautiful garden, incredibly maintained. Doesn’t take long to walk around and see it all. Lots of spots for great pics. Close to Hollywood Mall and easy to get to by train.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 November 2023
  • Doctor_When
    Droitwich, United Kingdom169 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An oasis of calm amongst the craziness of HK
    A beautiful oasis of serenity in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling city centre, surrounded by concrete and motorways... however, once you're inside the gates of the park, the grime and noise of the city seems to disappear and you're left to peacefully wonder these beautifully manicured gardens and enjoy some peace and quiet. Everything is immaculate, and the bonsai collection is spectacular. Definitely worth a visit.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 December 2023
  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia8,541 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chinese Classical Garden
    Beautiful gardens located near Diamond Hill and a peaceful oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the city. Very helpful attendants at the entrance and we were supplied with a very informative pamphlet showing the layout of the gardens with its hills, water features, vegetation, rock formations, pavilions and other structures and all based on Tang Dynasty style. Amazing bonsai. Unfortunately, the Lotus Pond and Blue Pond were closed to the public on the day, this precluded a visit to the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection and a stroll on the Zi-Wu Bridges. The entire gardens are a photographer's delight.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 17 December 2023
  • Arleen O
    Dublin, Ireland42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A tranquil oasis in the middle of a chaotic city
    These Gardens are free to enter and connect to the Chi Lin Nunnery. We got the MTR to Diamond Hill and walked from there. Outside the area surrounding the gardens is full of noise and traffic but once you enter it is so peaceful you would think you are in the middle of the countryside. The planting and buildings are beautiful.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 April 2024
  • WanderingRooster
    Seattle, Washington245 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning Traditional Chinese Garden
    Spectacular Chinese garden next to Chi Lin Nunnery. The garden here is beautiful and meticulously maintained which examples of various plants, ponds, bonsai, rocks, traditional wood craft and joinery, etc. It is large enough to be worth the trip, but not so large that it would require an entire day to see. It is easily paired with the nunnery right across the street for a day or half day outing. Also a great place for some unique gifts and souvenirs.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 May 2024
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Carmen Santiago
Mountain View, CA2,621 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
A *must visit*, to get the other side of Hong Kong that is hard to find: Calm. Green. Contemplative. The gardens are an instant transformation to calm. They are beautifully maintained. You'll love the little touches of amazing design all around. For $20 you can also visit the pottery museam, it is totally worth it with art by masters. Bring your nice camera along, there are so many amazing shots to take. Be sure to linger with the koi on the pond, and eat at the restaurant (double the fun with a seat under the waterfall).
Written 4 February 2023
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MsMkonnichiwa
Sydney, Australia271 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020 • Couples
So much to enjoy. Yes, gorgeous garden with wandering paths and picture-perfect settings at every turn. Calm and serene. What sets it apart from similar parks is the addition of wood and rocks. Wood in a beautiful display of structures like the nunnery made from special joinery; no nails. The wood smell and cooler temp in this delightful gallery was quite special. Rocks of all sorts for the garden in a lovely way, and feature with philosophical quotes in the nunnery. Beautiful.
Written 16 May 2020
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Dianne W
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands388 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Because we were going to Hollywood Plaza we found by accident these beautiful and peaceful garden. Very worth to visit, such a Zen place in busy Hongkong. The Gardens were build between 2003 and 2006, but they fee like an ancient Chinese garden. We loved every minute.
Lots of beautiful trees. We loved our visit.
Written 1 February 2020
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,505 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
Came here for the first time and really enjoyed the gardens.

The garden was quite large with well manicured gardens, wooden buildings, unusual rock formations, and a large lake. This was a great open space and not fully surrounded by high rise apartments so it felt calm and inviting.

It was a short walk from the Diamond Hill MRT station. Exit C2.

We visited two buildings that were exhibiting ceramics (paid admission) and building techniques (no nails). The second one was definitely worth visiting to see the models. A souvenir shop, restaurant and tea house also on site for shopping and eating.

Luckily we finished and headed over to the Nunnery as a large bus load of tourists entered.
Written 5 March 2023
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Gee19
San Jose, CA182 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
It takes about an hour to see everything which encode a gift shop and displays. There is a restaurant there and it is connected to very nice temple via a pedestrian bridge. The Garden is right across the street from the Diamond Hill Metro stop.
Written 5 February 2020
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Doctor_When
Droitwich, UK169 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
A beautiful oasis of serenity in the heart of Hong Kong's bustling city centre, surrounded by concrete and motorways... however, once you're inside the gates of the park, the grime and noise of the city seems to disappear and you're left to peacefully wonder these beautifully manicured gardens and enjoy some peace and quiet. Everything is immaculate, and the bonsai collection is spectacular. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 13 December 2023
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WanderingRooster
Seattle, WA245 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Spectacular Chinese garden next to Chi Lin Nunnery. The garden here is beautiful and meticulously maintained which examples of various plants, ponds, bonsai, rocks, traditional wood craft and joinery, etc. It is large enough to be worth the trip, but not so large that it would require an entire day to see. It is easily paired with the nunnery right across the street for a day or half day outing. Also a great place for some unique gifts and souvenirs.
Written 27 May 2024
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Yujin
Seoul, South Korea42 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
It was hot when we visited via MTR. It is a good place to look around and feel the culture of Hong Kong people although the garden looks a bit artificial.
The garden and nearby park are very pretty. It was worth visiting while traveling to Hong Kong.
Written 13 January 2020
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jenkle89
Hendaye, France417 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Such beautiful gardens in the heart of the city. Beautiful ponds, bonsai, lotus flowers and in the center a spectacular golden pavillion joined to the garden by orange arched bridges. Count on spending a few hours visiting the gardens and the nunnery.
Written 19 January 2020
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Jason F
Winnipeg, Canada104 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
Steps from an MTR stop heading north east from the Kowloon side, the gardens here are visually very pretty. Fresh vibrant green and rediculously peaceful given that we are talking about HK. We hardly saw anyone about. A good place to recharge for an hour or so and at no cost...unless you wish to dine or take some tea.

One of my more favourable take-aways from HK.
Written 11 February 2020
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