南蓮園池（Nan Lian Garden）
the 南蓮園池（Nan Lian Garden） is part of Kowloon .Top photos chosen by u all:
Nan Lian Garden / "Pavilion of Absolute Perfection "
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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
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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. HPIM2041
Nan Lian Garden, Hong Kong
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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
Waterfall
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Behind the waterfall is a vegetarian restaurant .
Nan Lian Garden
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Nearest places of interest:
| San Po Kong Kai Tak Garden 紅萼樓 Hung Ngok House 彩虹邨 Choi Hung Estate | 志蓮淨苑（Chi Lin Nunnery） 飛鵝山 Kowloon Peak 星河明居 (GALAXIA) 龍蟠苑 (Lung Poon Court) |
