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Chi Lin Nunnery

Chi Lin Rd, Diamond Hill, Hong Kong, China
852-23541735
As featured in 3 days in Hong Kong and 1 other guide
Ranked #4 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
4.5 of 5 stars 173 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Gardens
Traveler Description: It will blow you away...... Just get on the metro and get off at Diamond Hill MTR Station on the Kwun Tong line. Outside you should see the signs to... more »
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Hong Kong, China
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Maybe if I go during weekdays, I might have different opinion to the place. It is a good park to enjoy leisurely and without a big crowd. The architecture is excellent. Worth to put into your travel plan. More

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Zhengzhou
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

very clean and pristine and really a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city crowd! More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The vegetarian food in the cafe was great (and we're not veggos). I wish we'd had enough time for lunch in the restaurant. I will definitely go there next time. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The grounds are so well looked after and the wooden buildings are immaculate. Do look at the intricate details of the roofs before your attention is taken by the wonderful golden Buddhas under the golden canopy in the main temple. The Nuns if you are lucky enough to see one have shaved heads and wear dark brown robes. Everything is... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Convenient location near Diamond Hill shopping centre; beautiful gardens More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Very authentic reproduction. Lovely place to take photos even in the rain when few visitors are there. Tip - go across the street and visit that park as well, and try the vegitarian restaurant. More

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Visit is best teamed with a visit to the Nan Lin Gardens which is connected via a flyover. A gem of it's own though. For photographer, no photos inside the temples itself but photos are allowed of the garden complex. More

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London
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Such a beautiful place and it is immaculately kept. We went there on a rainy day and we were surprised at how beautiful it still was, the mood of the place was peaceful since it was lacking in visitors on this rainy day and it all made the place feel very ZEN and calm. Well worth a visit and try... More

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maryland, us
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Our favorite place in Hong Kong. Relaxing, beautiful and amazing place to slow down in the fast city. Restaurant is excellent More

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Murdochsroomate
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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TripAdvisor should really merge the Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden listings into a single listing as they are connected to one another. I can't imagine you'd see one and skip the other. However, if I'm to speak just of the nunnery, than I'll say that it's a lovely little oasis that doesn't take long to walk around. As... More

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