Diamond Hill

This Buddhist temple, built in the style of the Tang dynasty, is a peaceful spot in the middle of Hong Kong’s otherwise hectic (and, at times, overwhelming) energy. Spend an hour here winding through the temple, visiting altars with massive golden statues of the Buddha and Buddhist deities, and then through the Nan Lian Garden next door, where there are exhibits dedicated to bonsai trees and traditional Chinese joinery. (If you look closely, you’ll notice the 360,000-square-foot temple is built without a single nail or screw.) The place is especially striking from the middle of the courtyard, where you see the super-traditional temple architecture with the backdrop of Hong Kong’s distinctive skyscrapers.