To kick off our first Hong Kong weekend of 2015 we decided to take advantage of the beautiful January weather and venture outside for a little Chinese culture. I had read about the Nan Lian Gardens but had yet to venture to the “dark side” to check them out.
On Saturday we ventured off to the Nan Lian Gardens and the Chi Lin Nunnery – no, not the type of nunnery you’re probably thinking of. The Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist temple that was founded in 1934 but was rebuilt in the 1990s following the style of Tang Dynasty traditional Chinese architecture. The buildings are the only ones built in this style in Hong Kong! (And yes, i learned that on Wikipedia). The Nan Lian Gardens are classic Chinese gardens that are connected to the Nunnery. We had a great time exploring and it was nice to escape the city (or at least feel like we escaped the city) for a morning in the great outdoors!
Sunday was equally as beautiful a day – and Daddy was off watching ‘American football’ so Aria and I spent the morning in Hong Kong Park. I swear, everywhere you turn in HK you find something more beautiful than you found the day before. We had an amazing time looking at fish and turtles, running through caves and exploring the waterfalls – and all just a 10 minute walk from home.
Hong Kong – you are truly amazing. And i think we all can say with confidence that it is good to be home.
XO
From Chicago to Hong Kong 