Two peaceful destinations in Hong Kong

In addition to Tsz Shan Monastery, Hong Kong has many quiet attractions in the heart of the city; typical examples include Chi Lin Monastery and Kowloon Park.

Chi Lien Zen Monastery

Chi Lien Zen Monastery was built in the style of Tang Dynasty architecture with natural materials such as wood, stone and ceramics. Next to the Zen Monastery is Nam Lien Garden with its pavilions, green lakes and charming, deep willow trees.

Chi Lien Zen Monastery means “desire for lotus”. This complex includes a pagoda, tower, lake, rockery, library, lotus pond… nestled in a space between high-rise buildings.

The most prominent feature of Chi Lien Zen Monastery is the Heavenly King Hall, which houses four lifelike statues of Heavenly Kings and an elaborately carved bronze lamp of Wisdom. The Great Heroes Hall houses golden statues of Buddha, Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, and Bodhisattva Manjushri.

Walking in Nam Lien Garden, you will feel like you are traveling back in time to ancient times. Many Hong Kong people bring teapots and chessboards into Nam Lien Garden to enjoy the elegant pleasure.

Kowloon Park

Kowloon Park is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon District, covering an area of 13.3 hectares. The park used to be a British military base. When you come here, you can see an old artillery battery in the northwest of the park.

The name “Kowloon Walled City” is probably familiar to many people as it often appears in Hong Kong movies. This place used to be the headquarters of gangsters and gamblers. In 1993, Kowloon Walled City was demolished and a year later it was transformed into Kowloon Park.

Currently, when entering Kowloon Park, visitors will feel like they are entering an ancient film set with a quiet atmosphere, occasionally with the sound of laughter from tourists or old people exercising in the early morning.

The park is designed like the gardens in the ancient royal palace, with names such as Yeu Son Lau, Su Tu Vien, Ngam Sao Dinh, Nam Mon… along with lakes and elaborately designed rockeries, creating an ideal place for visitors to walk and relax.

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