Exploring Ancient Mysteries, Stepping into the Corners of Time —— A Deep Dive into Longxing Temple in Zhengding

🌈 Exploring Ancient Mysteries, Stepping into the Corners of Time —— A Deep Dive into Longxing Temple in Zhengding 🏯 I am a traveler who loves to shuttle between history and reality. Every year, I find myself lost in the ancient city of Zhengding in Shijiazhuang, returning again and again, as if I were a resident there. Today, I want to take you to the most sacred land in my heart —— Longxing Temple in Zhengding, to feel the solemnity and tranquility that transcends time and space. 🌟 Longxing Temple is not only my top Chinese temple but also a journey through a thousand years. 📍 The tour route starts here: Tianwang Hall —— Glazed Screen Wall, Stone Lion Bridge, each place is a witness to history. Moni Hall —— Relics of the Northern Song Dynasty, a unique example of ancient Chinese architecture, evoking endless imagination. Ming Dynasty Seated Guanyin —— Her gentle gaze seems to transcend time, telling stories of a thousand years. Precepts Altar —— Highlighting the lofty status of Longxing Temple, one of the three major precepts altars in the north. Zhuanlun Zang Pavilion —— A Song Dynasty building, the scripture cabinets exude ancient simplicity. Cishi Pavilion —— Witness the Buddha statue carved from a single piece of wood, the craftsmanship is astonishing. Stele Pavilion —— Yellow glazed tiles, witnessing the imperial inscriptions of Kangxi and Qianlong. Dabeige —— Northern Song Dynasty bronze Buddha, Thousand-Handed Thousand-Eyed Guanyin, a soul-stirring sight. Mituo Hall —— Under the ancient locust tree, feel the passage of time. Pilu Hall —— Thousands of Buddha statues, each bearing the weight of history. Longteng Garden —— The garden hides countless cultural relics, each a carrier of stories. Liang Sicheng Cultural Relics Protection Exhibition —— Learn about Liang Sicheng and feel his dedication and love for cultural relics protection. 📌 Tips: - Don't forget to bring home a souvenir stamp from the cultural and creative store on the east side of Dabeige. - In spring, under the crabapple flowers in Longteng Garden, a cup of tea, a shower of flower rain, beautiful and pleasant. - Try the traditional Wang's Shaomai, a local delicacy of Zhengding. - If you are lucky enough to encounter snow, the snow scene of Longxing Temple will be unforgettable for a lifetime. - The Zhengding Museum on the east side of the main gate is also a must-visit. - Ticket price is 50 yuan, opening hours are 8:30-17:00, don't be late! A traveler who measures the world with footsteps. Follow me to explore more unknown beautiful scenery.