Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden Hours & Access

Quick answer

Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden are neighbouring Diamond Hill sites with their own opening windows — check both before you go. Typical visitor plans use a morning or afternoon half-day from MTR Diamond Hill Exit C2. Confirm on the day; holiday and maintenance times can differ.

Key facts

  • Where: Diamond Hill, Kowloon
  • MTR: Diamond Hill Exit C2
  • Two sites: nunnery halls + Nan Lian Garden
  • Confirm: each site’s current notice on the day

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Chi Lin Nunnery opening hours and Nan Lian Garden hours are different — plan the halls first if you want both. Per en.chilin.org and lcsd.gov.hk (snapshot 2026-10-07): nunnery halls 9:00am–4:30pm; Nan Lian Garden 7:00am–9:00pm. Walk about five minutes from Diamond Hill MTR Exit C2. Both sites are free. Always verify on the day.

Dress, voice, and photo rules (no hall or Buddha shots): Chi Lin Nunnery etiquette & photos.

What are Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden opening hours?

  • Chi Lin Nunnery (halls): 9:00am–4:30pm daily (en.chilin.org Contact Us).
  • Nunnery Lotus Garden (蓮園): 7:00am–7:00pm daily (listed separately on chilin.org — distinct from Nan Lian).
  • Nan Lian Garden: 7:00am–9:00pm daily (LCSD + chilin.org).
  • Inside Nan Lian: Chinese Timber Architecture Gallery and Rockery commonly listed around 10:00am–6:00pm; teahouse and Chi Lin Vegetarian keep their own sittings — confirm onsite.
  • Admission: nunnery and garden — free.

Weather closures (official contact pages): the nunnery closes under Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above or a Black Rainstorm Warning (reopen rules depend on when the signal drops — check chilin.org). The garden closes under Signal No. 8 or above and typically reopens within about two hours after the signal is lowered.

How to get there — Diamond Hill Exit C2

  • Station: Diamond Hill — Kwun Tong Line and Tuen Ma Line.
  • Exit: Exit C2 (the exit LCSD lists for Nan Lian Garden) — follow signs, roughly a 5-minute walk.
  • Nan Lian Garden address: 60 Fung Tak Road, Diamond Hill, Kowloon.
  • Chi Lin Nunnery address: 5 Chi Lin Drive, Diamond Hill, Kowloon.
  • A footbridge links the two, so one MTR arrival covers both.

Buses and green minibuses also stop around Diamond Hill / Fung Tak Road (LCSD keeps a route list that changes — check operator apps). Tap Octopus and confirm MTR or bus operators on the day.

Best order & how long to stay

  • Halls first: aim for Chi Lin before the 4:30pm hall close, then linger in Nan Lian (open later).
  • Garden-only evenings: possible after the nunnery shuts — useful if you arrive late from Wong Tai Sin.
  • Visit length: most guests allow about 1.5–3 hours for both; quieter weekday mornings are best for the halls.
  • Summer: lotus season is a common reason to walk the ponds slowly.

Pair with Wong Tai Sin & day plans

Diamond Hill is one Kwun Tong Line stop from Wong Tai Sin — a classic Kowloon half-day. Plan the Taoist temple half with our Wong Tai Sin Temple visit guide; this page stays on Chi Lin / Nan Lian clock and access.

Hong Kong temple gifts

Hong Kong Temple Gifts sells Hong Kong–packaged temple accessories. They make a meaningful keepsake of your temple visit. Browse the Gift Shop or Top Sellers after your visit.

FAQ — Chi Lin & Nan Lian hours & access

What are Chi Lin Nunnery opening hours?

Halls are typically 9:00am–4:30pm daily (en.chilin.org, snapshot 2026-10-07). Re-verify on the day.

What are Nan Lian Garden opening hours?

LCSD and chilin.org list Nan Lian Garden 7:00am–9:00pm daily. Some indoor facilities close earlier — check onsite.

Which MTR exit for Chi Lin and Nan Lian — Exit C2?

Yes — Diamond Hill Exit C2 is the exit LCSD names for the garden; follow signs about five minutes on foot.

Is Chi Lin Nunnery free? Is Nan Lian Garden free?

Yes — both are generally free to enter. Optional spending (teahouse, vegetarian restaurant, souvenirs) is separate.

Do Chi Lin and Nan Lian close in typhoons?

Nunnery: Signal No. 3+ or Black Rainstorm. Garden: Signal No. 8+. Confirm chilin.org / LCSD when weather is active.

Can I visit Nan Lian Garden after Chi Lin closes?

Usually yes — the garden stays open later than the halls. Still verify on the day.

How do I combine Chi Lin with Wong Tai Sin Temple?

One Kwun Tong Line stop apart. Halls first if you need Chi Lin before 4:30pm, then garden and/or Wong Tai Sin — see the Wong Tai Sin visit guide.

Which Hong Kong Temple Gifts pieces make a meaningful keepsake of Chi Lin Nunnery?

Our Hong Kong–packaged temple gifts — taken to temples for chanting — fortune wheels, red cords and wind-spinner motifs — echo the calm, graceful mood of Chi Lin’s Tang-style halls and gardens, so they make a meaningful keepsake of your visit. Browse the Gift Shop or Top Sellers.

Related: Wong Tai Sin & Chi Lin same day