Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
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Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill

Wong Tai Sin Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden

Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill hold two of Kowloon's best-known religious sites and a Tang-style garden, with Lion Rock above.

Wong Tai Sin Temple at Chuk Yuen Village is dedicated to Tsik Chung Wong Tai Sin. Sik Sik Yuen's FAQ lists the temple as open 7:30am to 4:30pm daily and free to enter.

Chi Lin Nunnery on Chi Lin Road was founded in 1934. Nan Lian Garden next to it is open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm at 60 Fung Tak Road.

Lion Rock Park on Chuk Yuen Road has a barbecue site, a baseball court and an archery range. Shatin Pass Road is a hiking trail, and Plaza Hollywood and Mikiki are the malls.

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What to see

Do the temple in the morning, then Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden together.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Kowloon City and Kai Tak, Hong Kong Kowloon City and Kai Tak Walled City Park, Kai Tak and the harbour edge 15 places · 3.1 km away Mong Kok, Hong Kong Mong Kok Markets for flowers, goldfish, birds and sneakers 12 places · 3.5 km away Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong Sham Shui Po Fabric, electronics and cheap eats 15 places · 4.0 km away Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, Hong Kong Yau Ma Tei and Jordan Temple Street and the old fruit market 5 places · 4.5 km away

The best of Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill

Wong Tai Sin Temple
Best temple Wong Tai Sin Temple Open 7:30am to 4:30pm, free.
Nan Lian Garden
Best garden Nan Lian Garden Open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Chi Lin Nunnery
Best quiet visit Chi Lin Nunnery Founded in 1934.
Best for a hike Shatin Pass Road A hiking trail towards Sha Tin.

Things to do in Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill

Main hall of Wong Tai Sin Temple with its tiled roofs, painted gate and name plaque
Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple at Chuk Yuen Village in Wong Tai Sin is dedicated to the worship of “Tsik Chung Wong Tai Sin” and is one of Hong Kong's most renowned temples.
Tang-style timber main hall of Chi Lin Nunnery with bonsai pines and Diamond Hill towers behind
Temple Chi Lin Nunnery Located at Chi Lin Road in Diamond Hill, Chi Lin Nunnery was founded in 1934 by Ven. Kok Yat and Ven. Wai Um, and expanded into a “conglin” (Buddhist monastery) exclusively for nuns to pursue their religious practice in 1948.
Green tiled gate roof and name plaque at Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon City
Temple Hau Wong Temple, Kowloon City Hau Wong Temple, Kowloon City is located at the junction of Junction Road and Tung Tau Tsuen Road in Wong Tai Sin District. The exact year of construction of the Temple cannot be ascertained.
Temple Kwun Yum Temple, Tsz Wan Shan Built in the 3rd year of the Xianfeng reign (1853) of the Qing Dynasty, Kwun Yum Temple at Shatin Pass Road, Tsz Wan Shan has a history of over 150 years.
Park Lion Rock Park Occupying an area of about 5 ha, Lion Rock Park at Chuk Yuen Road houses facilities such as a barbecue site, a baseball court, an archery range, children’s play area, etc.
Park Shatin Pass Road Shatin Pass Road (Hiking Trail), with a length of about 7 km, starts near Choi Hung Road and ends at its junction with Jat’s Incline and Fei Ngo Shan Road.
Park Morse Park and Wong Tai Sin Cultural Garden Morse Park comprises Park Nos. 1 to 4, Morse Park Sports Centre and Morse Park Swimming Pool. Covering an area of about 16 ha, it is the largest park in Wong Tai Sin District.
Temple Fat Jong Temple Fat Jong Temple is a Buddhist temple located at Shatin Pass Road in Tsz Wan Shan, near the east foothill of the Lion Rock. Founded in 1948, the Temple underwent a reconstruction project in the 1980s.
Shopping Mikiki Mikiki at Prince Edward Road East in San Po Kong is one of the major shopping malls in Wong Tai Sin District. The 3-storey shopping mall with a total floor area of 210 000 sq ft provides about 100 shops and restaurants.
Shopping Plaza Hollywood Situated at Lung Poon Street in Diamond Hill, the 4-storey Plaza Hollywood houses over 200 shops and restaurants offering various kinds of popular items and cuisines.
Red bridge over the pond at Nan Lian Garden with Diamond Hill towers beyond the pines
Park Nan Lian Garden A 3.5 ha garden built in the Tang Dynasty style at Diamond Hill, next to Chi Lin Nunnery, run by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

What's on in Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

  • Supreme Shatin vs Eastern (Hong Kong Premier League) Sports

    Sun 22 Nov · Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground

    Supreme Shatin host Eastern in a Hong Kong Premier League game at Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground.

    15:00 · Map · Source: The Football Association of Hong Kong, China · Supreme Shatin vs Eastern

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