One of the hidden attractions of Hong Kong, Chi Lin Nunnery is located in Diamond Hill. It was first founded in the year 1930 as a retreat for Buddhist nuns. Later, in 2000, the temple was rebuilt making use of traditional Tang Dynasty (618-907AD) architecture. The temple was made up entirely of timber held together by wooden brackets. No metal, not even a single nail was used in the construction work. Infact, till date, it is the biggest handcrafted timber building in the world. The temple complex spreads over an area of 33,000 square meters and includes a lotus pond garden together with 16 halls. As you step inside the courtyard, the blooming lotus in the pond will immediately catch your attention. Inside, in the halls, the statues of Buddhas and bodhisattvas will arouse your spiritual sense. The complex also houses a library, a school, a Ten Thousand Buddhas pagoda, bell tower and drum tower with huge hand-made drums.

The atmosphere inside the complex is both beautiful and soothing. The gradeur blends beautifully with simplicity to give you that feeling of serenity which you have been seeking for quiet long.

The nunnery is open between 9.30 am to 4 pm while the lotus pond is open for visit between 6.30 am to 7 pm.


Kowloon and Diamond Hill
Located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland part of the New Territories, Kowloon refers to the urban area made up of Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. Diamond Hill is located in Kowloon in Wong Tai Sin district. There are plenty of attractions for you to see and enjoy, like for example, the Plaza Hollywood, one of the largest shopping malls in Diamond Hill area. It is located near the MTR Diamond Hill Station near the bottom of the hill. Other Attractions

• Wong Tai Sin Temple : The temple complex, located on the lower slopes of the Kowloon Hills, is named after a shepherd boy who supposedly had mystical healing powers. The temple is a place where the three great faith - Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism merge together. It is because of this that the temple is one of the most busiest one in entire Hongkong. The temple is constructed as per the principles of Feng Shui and represents elements - metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Elaborate gates, red and gold carvings and gilded roofs will immediately catch your attention. The temple is open between 7 am to 5.30 pm.

The Hongkong International Airport is located at Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island. One of the most modern airports in the world, the airport is the main entry point to Hongkong. Getting to other places from the aiprot is quiet easy. MTR or the Mass Transit Railway is the speediest way to reach the downtown area. Apart from this, buses, taxis, Charter Coaches and Limousines can also be made use of to reach Kuwloon and then the Chi Lin Nunnery.