Hong Kong - Nan Lian Garden & Chi Lin Nunnery

I had heard of the Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery but had never visited before today.  Getting there is easy by MTR up to Diamond Hill and then it's literally just round the corner and across the road.

What I love about Hong Kong is the contrasting experiences everywhere you look.  One moment your immersed in the hustle and bustle of the city and next thing you turn a corner and find utter peace and tranquility such as the Nan Lian Garden.

 The Pavilion of Absolute Perfection

The neighbouring Chi Lin Nunnery is a stunning temple complex and a fine example of Tang Dynasty architecture.

The Nunnery is home to various religious relics contained in its' many halls while lion guardians protect the doors.  This one tested my new 50mm.

Peaceful lotus pond

On the way back I thought it would be rude not to grab a couple of cliched shots over Victoria Harbour!