Nang Chi Temple, Chinese architecture from the Tang Dynasty

The Nunnery, Hong Kong: Built in 1934 and renovated in 1990. Architecture In the style of Chinese architecture from the Tang Dynasty, the main building, the ancient construction without the use of a single iron nail, is a Chinese architectural technique inherited from the Tang Dynasty (the only place in Hong Kong that was built using this method). This temple is located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon side, on an area of ​​over 33,000 square meters. The main buildings of this nunnery are built of wood, similar in shape to Japanese temples. Lotus ponds are often paired with Buddhist temples. Inside the large courtyard, there is a lotus pond. The surrounding atmosphere is decorated with beautifully shaped bonsai trees in clay pots. Nan Lian Garden When you cross the walkway, you will find a beautiful garden influenced by the Tang Dynasty. The architecture is a mix of Chinese and Japanese. Inside the garden, there is a golden pavilion in the middle of the water called the “Pavilion of Absolute Perfection”. The surrounding area is a pine forest. When you walk further in, you will find a wooden building in the middle of the water. It is a tea shop to sit and enjoy the garden atmosphere. There is also a large waterfall, which is a cafe inside the waterfall. If you are tired from walking, you can stop by here to escape the heat and rest. #Wat Nang Chi #Hong Kong #Travel to Hong Kong How to get there: Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station, Green Line Kwun Tong Line, Exit C2. When you walk out, you will see Plaza Hollywood shopping mall. Turn right and walk to the left along the road. Then cross the road at the traffic light and walk straight along Fung Tak Road. The entrance to the temple will be on the left. The entrance to the garden will be on the right. #Travel to Hong Kong 2023 #hellohongkong