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Chi Lin Nunnery
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Neighbourhood: Wong Tai Sin District
How to get there
- Diamond Hill • 5 min walk
- Choi Hung • 9 min walk
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arefl02
Hong Kong, China333 contributions
Jun 2022
A friend of mine recommended to go and visit this place. I am not a practicing buddhist but I am surprised that there is a certain calmness of mind during meditation inside the nunnery. There are also some rock artifacts and plants showcased upon entering where there are philosophy/quotation on it. There is also a nearby park. It is easy to find this place. Must try!
Written 26 June 2022
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helensha88
Hong Kong, China23 contributions
May 2022
Been there many times while living in HK and now when visiting. Worth the visit! Peaceful and beautiful, but can get very busy and crowded on Sundays, so keep that in mind.
Written 8 June 2022
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TK88888
618 contributions
Nov 2021
Oddly enough, situated directly opposite Plaza Hollywood.
Well, I thought it was an interesting juxtaposition.
Well, I thought it was an interesting juxtaposition.
Written 30 November 2021
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Vicky Silve
Abbadia Lariana, Italy525 contributions
Apr 2021
This nunnery is quite far away from the crowd and the noise of the most touristic places in HK, it surely worths a visit if you’re visiting this part of China which is not “China”. That day the sky was a bit cloudy, I’m sure if you will visit it during a sunny day (hopefully not too hot!) you will have an even better experience!
Written 3 July 2021
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irit_lillian
Mazkeret Batya, Israel60 contributions
Nov 2020
The garden and nunnery are a beautiful place to calm down, relax and meditate. It is artificial, yet full of the beauty of nature. Tacked in a residential area it make one appreciate it even more.
, A wonderful place to experience the spirit of Buddhism and serenity.
, A wonderful place to experience the spirit of Buddhism and serenity.
Written 9 November 2020
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nikita dino
Hong Kong, China86 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
What a sanctuary in the middle of Kowloon, very clean and quite a fascinating architecture. Worth a visit if you got 2-3 spare.
Written 22 September 2020
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Lilu
Kowloon, China17 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Is a must visit when coming to Hong Kong.
So spectacular so peaceful and so much history behind this. My dad helped built and designed this including the history of all kinds of wood used and it’s transportation.
Staff were very helpful.
So glad we took our kids and their friends there
Such an iconic place to me.
So spectacular so peaceful and so much history behind this. My dad helped built and designed this including the history of all kinds of wood used and it’s transportation.
Staff were very helpful.
So glad we took our kids and their friends there
Such an iconic place to me.
Written 19 July 2020
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Suzanne S
3 contributions
Jun 2020
This is an interesting, restful and beautiful place to rest and walk, and the vegetarian restaurant is so good that even I (a meat lover) can't resist stopping for a meal, partly due to the waterfall vista from within
Written 14 June 2020
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MsMkonnichiwa
Sydney, Australia113 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
It’s peaceful, big, impressive, and calming. Lovely. Beautifully done with the Bonsai, pond, rocks matched with quotes. My only suggestion is to have ages listed for the bonsai, and to list where the rocks came from.
Written 16 May 2020
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Sojourn24229
Hong Kong, China22 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This is a Hong Kong Treasure. Although the architecture is totally fake/made of cement, it's done with pure heart and it *is* a beautiful garden. I have trouble believing any nuns actually live there (that is probably who they took over the park from?) but the vegetarian food is *EXCELLENT* and so cheap for large groups. The only problem is the extremely bright overhead lighting, but they are probably following gov't regulations b/c make no mistake about it: this is a gov't run restaurant.
Written 3 April 2020
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MiniMunu
Bengaluru, India26 contributions
Can we take photos here.
MsMkonnichiwa
Sydney, Australia113 contributions
I’m the outer area, yes. Not in the temple itself.
MiniMunu
Bengaluru, India26 contributions
Opening and closing time please
mushyAustralia
Melbourne, Australia863 contributions
I googled it for you and the hours are 9am to 4.30pm
What time the chi lin nunnery store clise during sundays
paul g
Brisbane, Australia818 contributions
The Chi Lin Nunnery was open 9 - 4:30 each day, including Sundays.
Diatriber D
Tamborine Mountain, Australia220 contributions
Hi does anyone know how to book an english speaking tour, if available? I can't get their website to come up in any english :) Thanks
259elainel2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia44 contributions
few senior nuns speak good english but i doubt you can meet them as they are always busy.
what is the nearest MTR station there ?
Deta
Jakarta, Indonesia246 contributions
just go to Diamond Hill and actually there a small sign to Nan Lian Garden (via Plaza Hollywood). you can enter the Nan Lian Garden first. from there theres actually a bridge that connect directly to the Chi Lin Nunnery.
Pam S
Manila, Philippines
Is the vegetarian restaurant open for breakfast?
259elainel2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia44 contributions
No, it only opens for lunch and dinner everyday. For the 1st and 15th day of Chinese lunar calendar, it will be very crowded and unlikely to get a table. Pre booking will be helpful.
how long would it take to cover the facility
Margaret H
Roodepoort12 contributions
A couple of hours between the Nunnery and the Gardens, linked by a foot bridge. It's a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.
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- Restaurants near Chi Lin Nunnery:
- (0.16 km) Chi Lin Vegetarian
- (0.24 km) HOKO Farm (Plaza Hollywood)
- (0.26 km) Eatstreet@Pentalounge
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- (0.27 km) Xia Mian Guan
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- (0.30 km) Plaza Hollywood
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