Chi Lin Nunnery’s timber halls

Why go

Founded as a retreat for Buddhist nuns in 1934, Chi Lin was rebuilt in the 1990s using traditional architectural forms. Its interlocking timber construction gives you a reason to look closely at how the halls fit together. Statues of the Buddha, Guanyin and other bodhisattvas make this a religious visit as well as an architectural one.

What to look for

• Tang-inspired timber halls and interlocking wood construction
• Buddhist figures within the temple halls
• Nan Lian Garden opposite the nunnery

Useful to know

• Visit the nunnery halls before extending your time in Nan Lian Garden; the two have separate timetables.
• Check the nunnery’s weather notices before travelling during typhoon or heavy-rain warnings.

Your next visit

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