Hong Kong MTR · Kwun Tong Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From temple gardens to East Kowloon’s waterfront.
Wong Tai Sin, Nan Lian Garden and Kwun Tong Promenade offer architecture, garden walks and harbour views.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The Kwun Tong Line connects Whampoa and Tiu Keng Leng through Kowloon’s neighbourhoods. Select two stops before planning the onward walks.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01Wong Tai Sin Temple
Temple architecture and a quiet pause
A renowned Hong Kong temple combining traditional architecture, gardens and religious culture.
From Wong Tai Sin station, continue to Wong Tai Sin Temple. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit B2, B3.
Allow around · 60–90 min
02Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
A garden walk within the city
Tang-style timber architecture stands beside a landscaped garden with ponds and courtyards.
From Diamond Hill station, continue to Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first. Exit reference: Exit C2.
Allow around · 90–150 min
03Kwun Tong Promenade
A harbour pause in East Kowloon
Walk the waterfront for a different view across Victoria Harbour, adding a relaxed stretch to an East Kowloon outing.
From Kwun Tong station, continue to Kwun Tong Promenade. Allow for the street-level walk and check the entrance first.
Allow around · 60–90 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
A temple and a garden walk.
Take time at just these two stops, shortening the outing for weather, opening arrangements or energy. Save the other highlights for another day.
- 1First stop
Wong Tai Sin Temple
A renowned Hong Kong temple combining traditional architecture, gardens and religious culture.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Wong Tai Sin; take the Kwun Tong Line towards Tiu Keng Leng to Diamond Hill, then walk to the garden.
- 2Next stop
Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden
Tang-style timber architecture stands beside a landscaped garden with ponds and courtyards.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong 01.jpg — Underwaterbuffalo · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hong Kong - Chi Lin Nunnery.jpg — Kroisenbrunner · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kwun Tong Promenade Tower Night View1 201012.jpg — Wing1990hk · CC BY 3.0
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