NAN LIAN GARDENS

Before visiting the temple, take a walk through the magnificent Nan Lian landscape gardens and enjoy the incredible display of flowers, plants, bonsais, pagodas, ponds and waterfalls, all created by the Buddhist monks who tend the gardens. The painstaking care and order which are perceptible in every single detail convey an impressive sense of serenity.  

In the gardens, you’ll find a permanent gallery about traditional Chinese architecture, where you can find out how impressive constructions such as this temple can be built without the use of nails. DIY fans might find some useful ideas here!