Suzhou Guanyin Pavilion | Travel Guide.

📍Destination Introduction: Chongyuan Temple, originally named Chongxuan Temple, was built in the second year of the Tianjian period of Emperor Wu of Liang (503 AD), almost at the same time as another famous temple in Suzhou, Hanshan Temple. It is not only a holy place for Buddhist believers, but also a good place for tourists to explore history and experience Buddhist culture. 🚗Transportation Guide: Address: No. 333, Ciyun Road, Yangcheng Lake Peninsula, Weiting, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province Self-driving: Navigate to Chongyuan Temple, there is a parking lot nearby, and the parking fee is CNY 6 per hour. Public transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Yangcheng Lake Terminal Station, and take a taxi to the east gate of Chongyuan Temple for about CNY 8 after getting off the metro, which is very convenient. 🎫Ticket Information: The ticket price is CNY 15 per person. ⏰Opening Hours: Chongyuan Temple is open daily from 7:30 to 17:00. 🌟Must-visit Attractions: Guanyin Pavilion: It enshrines the tallest and heaviest indoor Guanyin statue in China, which is 33 meters high and weighs 88 tons. It is made of pure copper and gold foil, and its solemn appearance is worth seeing. Guanyin Crown: The Guanyin crown is inlaid with precious crystals from the East China Sea, symbolizing the clarity and wisdom of Guanyin Bodhisattva, which is not to be missed. 🍽Local Food: In addition to sightseeing, you might as well taste the local specialties, such as Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, to satisfy your taste buds. 💡Tips: Please respect the religious culture in the temple, and do not make loud noises or touch the Buddha statues at will. It is recommended to wear comfortable and decent clothes, and avoid wearing too revealing clothes or inappropriate shoes such as slippers. Please keep the environment clean during the tour, and do not litter.