Hong Kong Life Part 2

The Blue House

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Peaceful reading

Multi-coloured Building

This is another mix of the last two days of my week in Hong Kong, the Friday was spent visiting the Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Gardens which I already posted about. Afterwards we went to the Mong Kok area to see the goldfish market, before that we walked around the flower market. There are lots of markets to visit in this area, we had already been to Ladies Market and Temple Night market. Then we got back to Hong Kong Island and went for our delicious afternoon tea, which you have already heard about.

The Saturday was just me as Arlene flew back one day earlier, I started off the day by visiting the Andy Warhol exhibition which I really enjoyed. I then visited an area which I had wanted to see for a few days in Wan Chi. Stone Nullah Lane has the historic Blue house, named so because of lovely blue colour painted externally. It is one of the few remaining tenement balcony buildings in HK. As you can see next door is the yellow house and there was also an orange house.

Then I walked around the financial district looking at all the amazing tall building, the fancy shops and just watching all the people. I also had a look inside St John Cathedral, from there I continued walking until my feet started to ache. The last photo is my favorite building, everything about it is interesting from the shape to the colours.

Then it was back to my hotel, to start to pack and a very early wake up call. The whole week in Hong Kong just amazing and would recommend a visit to anyone.

Nan Lian Gardens and Chi Lin Nunnery

We travelled to Kowloon and to the area of Diamond Hill to visit the tranquil and beautiful Nan Lian Gardens and Chi Lin Nunnery.

First we visited the gardens, it is very near to the metro station and surrounded by high rise buildings but the place is still very quiet and serene. It is built in the Tang dynasty style and has different buildings, a pavilion, a lovely bright orange bridge, ponds, lots of plants and a rockery, it covers 3.5 hectares. There is a vegetarian restaurant if you feel hungry and a gift shop which had lots of lovely stuff.

Then we went to the Chi Lin Nunnery which is interconnected to the gardens, this is also from the Tang dynasty. It is large temple complex featuring different halls and statues, and has the most beautiful lotus pond I have ever seen. It was very pleasant just to sit and take in all the surrounding details of the plants and buildings.

After all the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong streets it was great to come here and have a bit of a quiet time.

Enjoy the weekend!