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Nan Lian Garden

60 Fung Tak Road, Kowloon, Kowloon

Description

The Nan Lian Garden of Hong Kong is a Chinese Classical Garden designed in the Tang Dynasty style and occupies 3.5ha with hills, trees, rocks and wooden structures. The garden was a joint project of the Government and the Chi Lin Nunnery.

Access & Transport

The garden is located next to the Diamon Hill Station (north of Kowloon Bay / Kai Tak) Access is straightforward, next to Diamond Hill MTR (Kwun Tong line)

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend using the MTR to get there and possibly combine this with a visit of the Wong Tai Sin Temple (one MTR stop away / walking distance).

Meta review

Most reviewers very much enjoy a visit to those gardens, noting its beautiful landscapes and calming atmosphere, and likening it to an oasis of calm in the city. Some recurring comments about patrolling staff being very strict or rude and no F&B being allowed inside.

Environmental & Social

Green activity Neutral from a social aspect

Conclusion

The Nan Lian Garden is a great stop if you are in the Kowloon area, in particular if you have not seen a Japanese or Chinese classical garden in a while. It makes for good pictures and a nice break from the city - without having left it.

Key positive

Visually relaxing and pleasing

Conveniently located close to MTR station

No entrance fees

Key negative

Quite a compact area

Over-zealous staff

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and visitors with mobility issues

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday07:00 - 21:00

Tuesday07:00 - 21:00

Wednesday07:00 - 21:00

Thursday07:00 - 21:00

Friday07:00 - 21:00

Saturday07:00 - 21:00

Sunday07:00 - 21:00

Pricing
Free

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