🌿 How to Get to Nan Lian Garden & Chi Lin Nunnery from Silka Seaview Hotel | Hong Kong Travel Guide

One of my favorite places in Hong Kong is the Nan Lian Garden and the Chi Lin Nunnery. It’s incredibly peaceful, serene, and calming — a true escape from the city’s hustle. If I had a free day in Hong Kong, I’d easily spend it here just taking in the beauty and tranquility.

If you’re staying near Yau Ma Tei (like at Silka Seaview Hotel), here’s an easy and detailed guide on how to get there using the MTR.

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🏨 From Silka Seaview Hotel to Yau Ma Tei MTR Station

Entrance to Yau Ma Tei MTR Station from Silka Seaview Hotel

🚶‍♀️Walk to Yau Ma Tei MTR Station — it's about 7 minutes from the hotel.

📍Click here to view walking directions from Silka Seaview Hotel.

🖼️ Entrance to Yau Ma Tei MTR Station from Silka Seaview Hotel

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🚇 MTR Route to Diamond Hill Station

Yau Ma Tei MTR Station platform

From Yau Ma Tei Station, take the Kwun Tong Line (Green Line) toward Tiu Keng Leng, and alight at Diamond Hill Station.

✈️ If Coming from the Airport:

1. Take Airport Express to Mei Foo Station
2. Transfer to Tsuen Wan Line, ride to Prince Edward
3. Transfer to the Kwun Tong Line, ride to Diamond Hill Station

🧭 Tip: Check the MTR Station Map carefully at the platform. It’s posted between the rails and shows you exactly where to go.

Yau Ma Tei MTR Station map

🖼️ Sample MTR Map at Yau Ma Tei Station

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🗺️ At Diamond Hill MTR Station

🚉 Once at Diamond Hill:

Escalator's going to Plaza Hollywood Mall

• Exit through Exit C2
• Follow the signs toward Plaza Hollywood
• Walk past the escalators going up to the mall
• Stay left and continue straight until you reach the stoplights

Street signs right after walking from Diamond Hill Station

 

One of the directions to Nan Lian Garden posted along the way

Street signs and lights just opposite the entrance to Nan Lian Garden

🪧 You’ll see directional signs to Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery along the way.

🖼️ Street signs and path leading to Nan Lian Garden

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🌸 Entrance to Nan Lian Garden

Path leading to the main entrance of the Garden

 

Although you’ll spot what looks like the entrance right away, the actual entrance lies ahead, under a bridge. It's a scenic path and quite a surprise when you realize traffic is flowing right above you.

🪨 The path will lead directly to the Main Gate of Nan Lian Garden.

🕒 Travel Time: Around 7 minutes walk from Diamond Hill Station
🎟️ Entrance is FREE, but you may be required to register at the entrance.

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⛩️ Visiting Chi Lin Nunnery

You can visit the Chi Lin Nunnery either before or after exploring the garden.

Path leading to the bridge connecting Nan Lian Garden to Chi Lin Nunnery

From Nan Lian Garden:

• Cross the arched bridge on the upper level
• Enjoy the spectacular view from above
• The entrance to Chi Lin Nunnery is just at the end of the bridge

View from the bridge

  Entrance to Chi Lin Nunnery

🖼️ View from the bridge connecting the garden and the nunnery

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🧭 Suggested Walking Route

You can explore on your own or follow the official route on their website for a complete experience:
🔗 www.nanliangarden.org

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📢 🌺 Planning your Hong Kong trip soon?

💬 Leave a comment if you need help navigating MTR routes or deciding between attractions! I’m happy to help.

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