Chi Lin Nunnery

Chi Lin Nunnery is a large Buddhist temple complex located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1934 as a retreat for Buddhist nuns and was rebuilt in the 1998 following the traditional Tang dynasty architecture.

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Opening hours: 9:00 AM—4:30 PM
Type: Buddhist temple
Description: monastery in Hong Kong, China
Also known as: “志蓮淨苑 Chi Lin Nunnery”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nam Lian Garden and Hammer Hill Park.

Nam Lian Garden

Garden

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The Nan Lian Garden is a Chinese classical garden in Diamond Hill, Hong Kong near Diamond Hill station. The garden has an area of 3.5 hectares. It is designed in Tang dynasty style with hills, water features, trees, rocks, and wooden structures. Nam Lian Garden is situated 180 metres southwest of Chi Lin Nunnery.

Hammer Hill Park

Park

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Hammer Hill Park is a park along Fung Tak Road, near Nan Lian Garden, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Hammer Hill Park is situated 130 metres southeast of Chi Lin Nunnery.

Plaza Hollywood

Shopping center

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Plaza Hollywood is a large shopping centre in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is part of Galaxia, a residential estate of Wharf Holdings. The shopping centre opened in 1997, and includes four levels surrounding a central atrium. Plaza Hollywood is situated 320 metres west of Chi Lin Nunnery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tai Hom Village and Diamond Hill.

Tai Hom Village

Neighborhood

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Tai Hom Village was the largest squatter village in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Its demolition was completed in 2001, though a few historically significant structures were preserved.

Diamond Hill

Suburb

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Diamond Hill is a hill in the east of Kowloon, Hong Kong. The name also refers to the area on or adjacent to the hill. It is surrounded by Ngau Chi Wan, San Po Kong, Wong Tai Sin and Tsz Wan Shan.