Nan Lian Garden - an artificial oasis of aesthetics in the middle of skyscrapers
I continue the theme of city parks, which I like in one way or another. In Moscow it is Tsaritsyn park, in bangkok Lumpini park, and in Hong Kong, Nan Lian Garden. The latter will be discussed today. If you haven't been there go, I recommend, very nice place! Almost in the center and very close to the metro.
Nan lian garden
I rode with a friend with city beach, which you can also read about (yes, there is also where to swim in Hong Kong), and on the way back we stopped at this park. At first I was worried that I could not make it in the daytime, however, after I started taking pictures, I did not regret at all that I saw it in such a light. Although, of course, I am not objective, because I have not seen the park during daylight hours, and I also gravitate towards night photography and, in particular, starry sky. Illuminated vegetation and stones, lights of skyscrapers in the distance, water surfaces with reflections of lanterns, all this did the trick. So if you like to take pictures, come there in the evening..
The first thing that struck my imagination as a Russian person was the beginning of the park. What is so special about it? It's simple, it is located under the flyover. What do we usually have there? That's right, car parks, car services, trash or void. Hong Kong is cramped, and they cannot afford «fuck up» extra square meter of area. It's funny isn't it.
Nan Lian Garden begins under the flyover
After the flyover, there is a normally ennobled park, where everything is beautiful, neat and well-groomed. Various plants, real stones, benches for rest, ponds, wooden buildings in the Chinese style, paved paths create a pleasant atmosphere in the middle of the metropolis. The park was built in the style of the Tang Dynasty and opened to the public only in 2006. It is felt, of course, that this is not a corner of wilderness, but an artificial creation of man, designed only to change the visual range from city bustle to aesthetics, however, I would not mind going periodically to such parks too.
Nan Lian Garden
Illuminated scaffolds and streams
An elegant Chinese gazebo in the middle of a lotus pond
An elegant Chinese gazebo in the middle of a lotus pond
This stone resembles some kind of muzzle
Nan Lian Garden
And skyscrapers rise around Nan Lian Park
And skyscrapers rise around Nan Lian Park
Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden
Paths in the park, grass is breaking through the stones
Spraying water in the light of the lantern looks great
In addition to walking, there is still a lot to go, but all the pavilions were already closed, only a not quite budget restaurant was open, with water flowing through the windows. Since I am not a fan of sitting in a cafe, I just had to walk and look for camera angles. If you come early, then go to the Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture, they say it is interesting there.
A restaurant surrounded by waterfalls
Museum of Ancient Chinese Architecture
Visiting Information Nan Lian
Nan Lian Garden is located in the Kowloon area and near the Diamond Hill MRT station, exit C2 on the green line (Hong Kong subway map). We leave inside the shopping center, but immediately turn into the street, then left and go around the building. We go to the signs and the pedestrian crossing. We cross the road and find ourselves in the park. It's hard to get lost, walk to the entrance for a few minutes.
The opening hours of the park are from 7.00 to 21.00, the opening hours of the pavilions and some areas of the park are shorter, you can see the photo. The entrance is free. Official site of the park. Chi Lin Nunnery is also located nearby, you can go to it from the park along the bridge.
I ride the subway along the green line to Diamond Hill station
Signs near the metro
Opening hours of Nan Lian Garden and Pavilions
P.S. I looked at the daytime photos of Nan Lian Garden on the Internet and realized that you can come to it whenever you want. It's always beautiful :) Do not forget to read about Big Buddha and Victoria Peak.