the 南蓮園池（Nan Lian Garden） is part of Hong Kong , Kowloon, Hong Kong , 九龍城區 , 黃大仙區 .

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Nan Lian Garden
Made by sftrajan
Diamond Hill, Hong Kong Occupying an area of 3.5 hectares, Nan Lian Garden is built in the Tang Dynasty style. Besides adorned with characteristic timber structures, the garden is studded with clusters of bizarre rocks and planted with lots of old and valuable trees. In the garden there are a souvenir shop, vegetarian food restaurant, Chinese tea house and multi-purpose function room to cater for the various needs of visitors. The Garden is built in the classical style of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD to 907 AD), on the blue print of Jiangshouju, the only Tang landscape garden the original layout of which can still be placed and traced today, and the shape of which bears a significant resemblance to the Garden site. Hills and rocks, waters, plants and timber structures are built and arranged according to classical Tang style and rules, accommodating the local environ, and the best view of the sprawling mountain range to the north is taken as the seamless backdrop. HPIM2063


Nan Lian Garden 南蓮園池
Made by asianfiercetiger
The Blue Pond 蒼塘 is a stretch of calm water on which floats the reflection of the surrounding scenery: the trees, the hills, the pavilions and the passing moon in the evening. In the water other colours gleam and glitter: the red, the gold, the silver and pearl of the golden carps. Song Cha Xie (松茶榭 Pine Teahouse) stands on the north shore of the Blue Pond, fronted by a broad covered veranda on the water’s edge, its central court sporting the rocks excavated from the local site, a prominent placement of bouders signifying the Sumeru Mountain, a holy place of wisdom and beautitude in Buddhist cosmology. Gentle breezes waft through the surrounding veranda, bringing the cool of the water and the fragrance of tea to refresh the visitors.


Nan Lian Garden / "Pavilion of Absolute Perfection "
Made by sftrajan
Hong Kong The pond is the central feature in this garden. It embraces the centre piece of the garden: the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection and the twin bridges of access. The configuration of this central feature has a highly symbolic significance. In Chinese culture, the lotus is much appreciated because it grows in muddy water and yet rises above it in pristine purity. It grows upright, is single-minded in its aspiration upwards and undistracted. It signifies serenity and tranquility, joy and peace. Yet its stem is hollow and receptive. The lotus is also symbolic of revelation and enlightenment. The Lotus Pond gives the name of the Garden, which means, literally, South Lotus Pond Garden. HPIM2081


Nan Lian Garden - Bougainvillea glabra
Made by sftrajan
Paper Flower (Bougainvillea glabra), also known as lesser bougainvillea, is the most common species used for bonsai. It has shiny green, slightly hairy leaves and magenta colored bracts. Bougainvillea, a native of Brazil is a deciduous (leaf losing), climbing woody vine. Tiny white flowers usually appear in clusters surrounded by colorful papery bracts, hence the name paper flower. Single and double flower forms are available. The woody trunk tends to be twisted and the thin stem have sharp thorns and dark green leaves. Bougainvilleas can be easily grown as a hedge, an arch or a tree on the ground and in pots. Bougainvilleas available in a variety of species, is ideal for bonsai. HPIM2043


Nan Lian Garden
Made by sftrajan
The twin bridges, Zi Bridge and Wu Bridge, connect the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection to the north and south shores, on a north-south axis dividing the Lotus Pond. The two arch bridges are built, in full timber, in the old traditional way, in bright rainbow red, reminiscent of the ancient Tang style, now lost in modern Chinese architecture. Standing over the tranquil water of Lotus Pond, rippled only by dropping leaves and passing breezes, the twin bridges compliment and indeed contribute to the wholesome serene ambience in which the pavilion and the surround all but play a part. HPIM2078


beautiful tree in Hong Kong's Nan Lian Garden
Made by sftrajan
The Garden is built in the classical style of the Tang Dynasty (618 AD to 907 AD), on the blue print of Jiangshouju, the only Tang landscape garden the original layout of which can still be placed and traced today, and the shape of which bears a significant resemblance to the Garden site. Hills and rocks, waters, plants and timber structures are built and arranged according to classical Tang style and rules, accommodating the local environ, and the best view of the sprawling mountain range to the north is taken as the seamless backdrop. HPIM2039


octagonal pavilion
Made by * andrew
nan lian garden, diamond hill, hongkong - hadn't get in the pavilion as i arrived at the garden near closing time. according to here, this octagonal pavilion stands in the middle of the octagonal lotus-shaped pond, a symbol of absolute perfection and fulfillment in all aspects of life, and blessings to all visitors. nikon fm2, nikkor 24mm f/2.8, agfa ultra 100


Nan Lian Garden
Made by sftrajan
The Garden is a designated public park, with an area of 35,000 sqare metres. It was designed and built by the Chi Lin Nunnery, entrusted by the Government, and is opened to the public in November 2006. It is currently managed by the Chi Lin Nunnery, also entrusted by the Government. HPIM2035


Nan Lian Garden 南蓮園池
Made by asianfiercetiger
The Mill 水車磨坊 Further up the path stands the Mill, a rustic cottage, a watermill. The Mill is thatch-roofed, built in an unpretentious and simple style, in reminiscence of a traditional farm house, standing out in an otherwise scholarly oriented setting.


walking with green
Made by * andrew
nan lian garden, diamond hill, hongkong - if possible, i wanna have a coke, read books and nap at there. hasselblad 500c/m, carl zeiss planar 80mm f/2.8 @ 2.8, kodak professional ektachrome e100vs


Nan Lian Garden 南蓮園池
Made by asianfiercetiger
The Tang Gallery 唐風小築 The Tang Gallery houses the Souvenir and Snack Shop. It is a single-storey building with plant nursery on the rooftop. An array of souvenirs, arts and crafts, and special vegetarian snacks are available.


午橋.圓滿閣.南蓮園池
Made by sunnyha
Canon EOS 7D Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X 165PRO DX 南蓮園池 Nan Lian Garden www.nanliangarden.org/home.php?eng


garden
Made by * andrew
nan lian garden, diamond hill, hongkong hasselblad xpan, hasselblad 45mm f/4, hasselblad central density filter -1ev, kodak gold 200


Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong
Made by sftrajan
Access to the pavilion is over the twin vermilion Zi and Wu (which amongst other things mean North and South) bridges which also mark the central meridian of the garden. HPIM2093


embracing green
Made by * andrew
nan lian garden, diamond hill, hongkong hasselblad 500c/m, carl zeiss planar 80mm f/2.8 @ 2.8, kodak professional ektachrome e100vs


Recycling Bin
Made by Viofiddler
Quite possible one of the coolest designs for a recycling bin I've ever seen. I wonder though if it actually encourages people to use it.....


I should Do a Better Job of Keeping This To Myself
Made by bweisner
See where this photo was taken at maps.yuan.cc/.


煙雨 Silky waterfall
Made by Dennis Wong
This is one of my photography homework. Taken in Nan Lian Garden (南蓮園池)


Be-quiet
Made by garylwk2005
Be-quiet........Let me enjoy the wonderful moment !!! Wow.....Beautiful Sunset


Nan Lian Garden
Made by /rexlam
The Nan Lian Garden is a Chinese Classical Garden in Diamond Hill.