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💡 Tips
- Set aside a half-day to visit the Buddhist complex (Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden); it is the most peaceful spot in Kowloon.
- Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees) when entering the nunnery grounds out of respect.
- Nan Lian Garden has strict rules: no outside food, no loud talking, and no camera tripods allowed.
- The MTR station connects directly into Plaza Hollywood, making it a great spot for an air-conditioned break before or after your temple visit.
🍽 Food
Dine at the excellent, serene vegetarian restaurant hidden directly behind the artificial waterfall inside Nan Lian Garden.
Inside the Plaza Hollywood mall, you can find a huge variety of air-conditioned Asian and Western dining options.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A large, standard shopping mall featuring tons of international brands and a cinema.
Inside the Nan Lian Garden, you can purchase high-quality artisan souvenirs, teas, and incense.
A meticulously maintained classical Tang Dynasty-style Chinese garden. An absolute masterpiece of landscaping.
A memorable wooden temple complex built entirely without a single nail. The quiet lotus ponds are mesmerizing.
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Diamond Hill is a captivating district in Kowloon that seamlessly bridges Hong Kong's cinematic past with its spiritual present. The area is home to the striking Chi Lin Nunnery, a large Buddhist complex rebuilt in the 1990s using traditional Tang Dynasty techniques that exclude the use of iron nails. Connected to the nunnery is the Nan Lian Garden, a serene urban park where meticulously manicured trees, golden pavilions, and ornamental ponds provide a sharp, peaceful contrast to the surrounding high-rise residential estates. Historically, Diamond Hill played a pivotal role in the territory's entertainment industry, serving as the site for major film studios during the mid-20th century, which earned it a reputation as a local film hub. This legacy is honored by the large Plaza Hollywood shopping mall located at the heart of the district. For visitors, Diamond Hill features a unique perspective on Kowloon, showcasing how traditional wooden architecture and classical Chinese landscaping can coexist with modern infrastructure and bustling commercial centers.
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Create a postcard- Location: Hong Kong SAR China
- Highlights: Tung Shan · Nam Lian Garden · Fung Tak Park
- Nearby: Tsang Tai Uk (4 km)
- Population: ~5.964 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 29 | 69 | 109 | 231 | 288 | 197 | 234 | 173 | 56 | 29 | 21 |
Geography
Facts
- Population: 100,000 (2021)
- Area: 4.5 km²
- Chi Lin Nunnery built: 1934
- Number of halls: 16
- Nan Lian Garden area: 3.5 ha
- MTR station opened: 1979
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