Beautiful photos of a traditional lotus pond in Hong Kong 📸

Located in Diamond Hill, Hong Kong, Nan Lin Yuen Chi Chi Lin Jing Yuen is a rare quiet garden in the bustling city, which brings out the ancient Chinese gardening aesthetics to the extreme. There are many tall buildings all around, but the garden is lush with greenery, white walls and gray tiles plus exquisite wooden bridges, lotus flowers blooming in the water, cicadas chirping and birds singing, there is really an illusion of traveling to ancient Kyoto. It is a great place to slow down and relax, especially suitable for sunny days to feel the elegance of the lotus pond and ancient architecture in the sun.

Recommended tour routes:
1. It is recommended to enter the South Lotus Garden Pond from the Phoenix Road entrance, first admire the main entrance arch, then walk along the wooden bridge to the main area of Lotus Pond. There are waterfalls, all kinds of lotus flowers in full bloom, and the scenery is beautiful.
2. Walk slowly along the trail around the pool, you will see the Nine Curved Bridge, the Heart Viewing Pavilion and the Pine Forest Stone View, you can stop and take pictures at any time.
3. The north side of the garden is connected to the Chi Lin Temple, which can be entered to visit the Buddhist temple, ancient buildings and Buddhist temple. If you want to eat vegetarian food, Zai Tang offers a variety of vegetarian lunches.

Must-visit spots:
- Nine Curved Bridge: Beautiful curves, with poolside lotus flowers and reflections, is a popular photo-taking background.
- Main pool lotus: Purple lotus in full bloom with lotus leaf background, the color is particularly beautiful, excellent close-up photography.
- The big waterfall in front of the square: majestic; it is characteristic to take pictures with the Chinese garden architecture.
- White and wood colored ancient architectural promenade between the garden and Chi Lin Jingyuan: simple and elegant, extremely antique.

Playing Tips:
1. Not many people on weekdays, early in the morning or before sunset to go most comfortable, easy to take pictures of no one quiet.
2. Free admission throughout the area, but some special exhibitions or Saitang restaurants charge.
3. Remember to keep quiet, not a regular park, not a place for children to run and play.
4. Remember to bring water, there are no convenience stores selling drinks in the garden.
5. In case of rainy weather, you can take shelter on the building promenade, but it is recommended to go on sunny days to feel more beautiful in the sun.

The Southern Lotus Garden Pool is open year-round and can be visited from 7am to 9pm, making it perfect for morning walks, walks after lunch, or twilight viewing.

Topic:
#Hong Kong Garden Aesthetics #Diamond Hill Photography #Nan Lien Garden Pool Beautiful Photos #Hong Kong Quiet Sights #The Beauty of Chinese Architecture