Jiming Temple: Listen to the Buddhist chants of the ancient temple amidst the hustle and bustle of the world

Jiming Temple - Overall style: Jiming Temple is located on the mountain, with the lake behind it and the city nearby. It integrates mountains, water, forests and temples, and cleverly integrates natural and artificial scenery. The buildings are well-arranged and the layout is rigorous. - Main buildings: The main buildings in the temple include the mountain gate, Maitreya Hall, Main Hall, Guanyin Hall, Vairocana Hall, Medicine Buddha Pagoda, etc. The Main Hall was rebuilt in 1994, with Vairocana Buddha enshrined in the center of the hall; the Guanyin Hall is also known as the "Guanyin Tower", where Guanyin Bodhisattva Wanghai is enshrined; the Medicine Buddha Pagoda was started in 1987 and completed in 1990. The pagoda is 44.8 meters high and has nine sides on the outside, but actually has seven floors and eight sides. It is the fifth large pagoda in the history of Jiming Temple. - Religious activities: Jiming Temple is a place for nuns to study and practice Buddhism. Various Buddhist activities are held in the temple all year round. For example, Guanyin ceremonies are held on the 19th day of the second lunar month, the birthday of Guanyin, the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, and the 19th day of Guanyin's ordination, which attract a large number of pilgrims. - History and Culture: Jiming Temple has preserved a large number of ancient buildings, ancient culture, as well as strong religious art and Buddhist civilization. It is one of the important cultural landmarks in Nanjing. Many literati and poets have left poems and stories here. - Special landscape: Jiming Temple is famous for its cherry blossoms. Every spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom inside and outside the temple, which is like a dream and attracts countless tourists to come and enjoy the flowers. - Recommended route: Visit the cultural and creative shops at the South Gate first → Vairocana Hall (Manjusri Bodhisattva ~ studies) | God of Wealth Hall (Samantabhadra Bodhisattva ~ career) → Medicine Buddha Pagoda (Medicine Buddha ~ health) → Guanyin Hall (Guanyin Bodhisattva ~ marriage) → North Gate (exit) Be careful not to go back! - Recommended photo spots: 1. The yellow wall after going uphill has mottled light and shadow, which is very photogenic; 2. Go a little further up, you will see the word "Buddha", which is very suitable for taking group photos; 3. Go back to the coffee shop at the entrance of Jiming Temple, and you can take a first-person panoramic view of Jiming Temple; 4. Go up the city wall at the exit ~ you can take a photo with the entire Jiming Temple! As shown in the first picture! Whoever takes the photo looks good! ! - Ticket price: 10 yuan on weekdays, including 3 incense sticks. - Opening hours: 7:00-17:30, first and fifteenth day of the lunar month: 5:30-17:30 - Cultural and creative spots: 1. Jiming Cultural and Creative at the entrance (main); 2. Stalls outside the God of Wealth Temple (main); 3. Cultural and creative spots on the top of the mountain; 4. There are also cultural and creative stalls outside the door - Stamp collection spots: 1. Jiming Cultural and Creative; 2. Jiming Tea Entrance; 3. Electronic Tourist Ticket Checkpoint; 4. Prajna Hall; 5. Baiweizhai Vegetarian Noodle Restaurant