Chi Lin Monastery and Nan Lian Garden

The Buddhist convent of Chi Ling is a real masterpiece of architecture of the Tang Dynasty period. This magnificent temple complex is undoubtedly one of the great historical monuments of China. There are halls that display historical and religious relics, as well as a picturesque pond with beautiful lotuses. All this is carefully and lovingly maintained by the efforts of the nuns living in the monastery.

If you walk from the monastery over the bridge, you will get to the garden of Nan Lian, decorated in the style of the Tang dynasty. Ancient trees grow here, there are beautiful wooden structures, ponds with transparent water, moss-covered boulders. The area of the garden is 3.5 hectares and literally every hill, boulder, pond, fountain, tree or building is placed strictly in accordance with certain rules.

While walking through the garden, visitors are waiting for miracles at almost every step. In addition to the picturesque landscape, there is a cozy restaurant offering guests vegetarian dishes. And in the tea house you can get acquainted with the traditions of Chinese tea drinking culture.