Discover Tranquil Chinese Traditions in Wong Tai Sin District, Hong Kong

Seeking fortune, spiritual guidance or a moment of peace amidst the bustling city? Discover the harmonious bl of tranquility and tradition in Wong T Sin District. Sp an afternoon exploring Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden to experience calm in urban surroundings or immerse yourself in vibrant cultural traditions at Sik Sik Yuen Wong T Sin Temple.

Secluded among the towering skyscrapers and busy thoroughfares, Chi Lin Nunnery offers a serene retreat that's easily accessible from MTR Diamond Hill Station. A few steps through wooden gates transport you to an oasis of serenity with sound insulation ensuring peace even amidst noisy city traffic.

Inspired by ancient Chinese Jiangshouju Garden in Shanxi Province during the Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD, Nan Lian Garden showcases traditional landscaping techniques and principles, featuring winding paths, lush greenery, ornamental stones, koi-filled ponds, and a rushing waterfall. Its classical timber structures are constructed without nls; the standout is the magnificent Pavilion of Absolute Perfection, adorned with a striking red bridge leading to its central feature.

For Yip Ping-kin, an employee at Nan Lian Garden, this space exts beyond aesthetics to cultural preservation: Each object carries history and culture from past ages. The garden serves as a platform for spreading Chinese culture and history, offering city dwellers a quiet moment amidst the hustle. Guests can enjoy Wu Yi tea in Song Cha Xie, savoring centuries of efforts into cultivation and processing that come with the traditional Chinese tea ceremony.

Adjacent to Nan Lian Garden is Chi Lin Nunnery, originally a mansion that underwent several renovations during the 1990s before opening its doors to visitors in 2000. This temple is more than just a Buddhist sanctuaryit now also houses a school, library, dental clinic and facilities for senior citizens.

When being a nun today, explns Yip Ping-kin, helping others becomes our mission. Visitors can explore the Lotus Pond Garden before entering the sacred hall adorned with golden statues of Buddha, protected by four deities at each corner. The serene atmosphere is further enhanced by chanting in the background.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong T Sin Temple, located one MTR station away from Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery, offers a feast for your senses with its vibrant red pillars, bronze zodiac statues, jade-colored roofs adorned with intricate latticework and dragon decorations. The scent of incense fills the r here.

For Wong Mei-yu, I've been coming to this temple annually to pray for good fortune for over a decade. Her ritual involves purchasing nine incense sticks and wishing papers from stores outside the temple each year, presenting them first to Buddha and then burning her family's names on the paper.

To enhance your experience, the temple provides bamboo sticks for shaking out fortunes inscribed with numbers corresponding to Chinese sayings. Alternatively, fortune tellers in the adjacent Fortune-Telling Arcade offer palm or face reading services for a small fee and can provide translations of their readings into English, French, Spanish or other languages upon request.

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