Chi Lin Nunnery
Chi Lin Nunnery
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Neighbourhood: Wong Tai Sin District
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- Diamond Hill • 5 min walk
- Choi Hung • 9 min walk
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Penrapee R
Bangkok, Thailand211 contributions
Mar 2023
The nunnery is within a walking distance from Diamond Hill MTR, making it convenient to visit when you want to getaway from the buzz of the city. The wooden building is beautiful, perfectly preserved and it's peaceful inside with serene garden in the middle. It's a perfect place to spend some time relaxing and being with yourself while visiting such a busy city like Hong Kong.
Written 3 April 2023
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Josh
Manila, Philippines131 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The place is good. People are nicer compared to the other places. Good view, very relaxing but nothing much here. Good to visit if you have exrtra time.
Written 21 February 2023
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Carmen Santiago
Mountain View, CA147 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
An oasis of calm, and contemplation. The temple is beautifully crafted - simple traditional Chinese architecture that is still inspiring. There are many small shrines in the temple, with their own Buddha (and descriptions in Chinese and English on the wall). The main Buddha is big, beautiful, and pulls you in. All over the courtyard are ponds with different lilies - beautiful. Behind the temple, they have a small market - in case you are in the mood for a religious trinket. Across the temple are the awesome Nan Liang Gardens - a must visit.
Written 4 February 2023
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Horsy joy
Ripon, UK27 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Beautiful place to explore in the centre on Hong Kong. Amazing to see the hi rise buildings towering around , temples and waterfalls
Written 18 January 2023
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VickyLargs
Largs, UK102 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Easily accessible by MTR (Diamond Hill station in Kowloon), it’s a must-see when visiting Honk Kong. It’s so calm and serene that, along with Nan Lian garden nearby, definitely creates a sense of harmony with nature. Right in the middle of a huge megapolis HK is, surrounded by sky scrapers, it’s utterly beautiful. Got to know later that it’s the largest wooden building in the world. Allow at least an hour to enjoy not just the nunnery but also charming Chinese garden across, with pagodas, streams, bridges, waterfalls. Pop in to a little cafe in the garden for a cup of tea and try traditional toast with butter and condensed milk there.
Written 8 December 2022
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Michael K
809 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a stately set of temples completely enclosing a central coutyard with four symmetrical lotus ponds. When I visited, quite a lot of lotus flowers with different colors were in bloom. In contrast, all the temples are of a sombre dark brown color. Do not expect to find the golden pagoda and the connecting red bridge that some reviewers wrongly attributed to this temple. They are actually located in Nan Lian Garden.
Written 1 November 2022
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Moscow, Russia112,053 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Chilin Nunnery was founded in 1934 and built in the style of the Tang Dynasty. Chilin is a temple complex of wooden architecture, with Buddhist relics, lotus ponds, sculptures and a beautiful park. The monastery was built according to all the rules of Feng Shui.
Written 1 November 2022
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arefl02
Hong Kong, China334 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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MiniMunu
Bengaluru, India26 contributions
Can we take photos here.
MsMkonnichiwa
Sydney, Australia127 contributions
I’m the outer area, yes. Not in the temple itself.
MiniMunu
Bengaluru, India26 contributions
Opening and closing time please
mushyAustralia
Melbourne, Australia864 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, Australia223 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.
Chi Lin Nunnery (Hong Kong) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chi Lin Nunnery
- We recommend booking Chi Lin Nunnery tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 15 Chi Lin Nunnery tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Chi Lin Nunnery:
- Small-Group Tour: Kowloon Temples & Markets Discovering [2023] (From HK$819.05)
- Half-Day Private Custom Tour of Hong Kong (From HK$1,679.15)
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- Private Hong Kong Jiulong Day Tour (From HK$3,759.63)
- Hotels near Chi Lin Nunnery:
- (3.19 km) Nina Hotel Kowloon East
- (2.82 km) The Mahjong
- (5.06 km) Hotel ICON
- (6.11 km) The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
- (5.97 km) W Hong Kong
- Restaurants near Chi Lin Nunnery:
- (0.16 km) Chi Lin Vegetarian
- (0.24 km) HOKO Farm (Plaza Hollywood)
- (0.24 km) Federal Banquet
- (0.26 km) Eatstreet@Pentalounge
- (0.27 km) Xia Mian Guan
- Attractions near Chi Lin Nunnery:
- (0.01 km) Western Lotus Pond Garden
- (0.12 km) Nan Lian Garden
- (0.30 km) Plaza Hollywood
- (0.58 km) Ho Ho Go Experience Limited
- (0.46 km) Travel Theory Co.