Jinshan Temple.

The following are some common travel tips for Jinshan Temple: 1. Zhenjiang Jinshan Temple: • Preliminary preparation: • Documents: Bring valid documents such as Mainland China ID card, which may be needed when purchasing tickets. Special groups such as students and the elderly remember to bring relevant documents to enjoy preferential policies. • Equipment: Wear comfortable sneakers as the tour involves walking. Prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather. Pay attention to sun protection on sunny days and bring rain gear on cloudy days. • Understand the background knowledge: Understanding the history, culture and related legends of Jinshan Temple in advance, such as the story of "Water Flooding Jinshan" in "The Legend of White Snake", can make the visit more meaningful. • Transportation guide: • Public transportation: There are many bus lines in Zhenjiang City to reach Jinshan Temple, such as No. 2, No. 8, No. 17, No. 29, No. 34, No. 35, No. 40, No. 102, No. 104, No. 115, No. 130, 133, etc. You can choose the appropriate route according to your location. • Self-driving: If you drive there, there are parking lots around the scenic area, but it may be crowded during holidays, so you need to plan parking in advance. • Tour routes: • Enter from the gate of Jiangtian Zen Temple. You can get three incense sticks for free on the left side of the door, and then follow the on-site instructions to burn incense. • Then visit the main buildings such as the Tianwang Hall, the Mahavira Hall, and the Wei Tuo Hall, and appreciate the Buddha statues and architectural art in the halls. The main hall is magnificent, and the Buddha statues inside are solemn and solemn. • Then go to Fahai Cave to learn about the story of Monk Fahai. Fahai Cave is one of the famous attractions of Jinshan Temple. Legend has it that monk Fahai once practiced here. • Then climb up to the Cishou Pagoda. The tower is about 36 meters high. It has a brick and wood structure with seven levels and eight sides. There is a spiral staircase inside and there are doors on all four sides of each floor. Climb to the top of the tower to overlook the entire Jinshan Temple and the surrounding scenery. • Then go to the Pavilion with a view of the river and the sky. This is an excellent location to enjoy the view of the river. Emperor Kangxi once inscribed "A view of the river and the sky" here. • If you have enough time, you can also visit the Bailong Cave. Legend has it that this cave can lead to the West Lake in Hangzhou, adding a touch of mystery. • Food recommendations: • Zhenjiang Pot Noodles: This is Zhenjiang's specialty food. The noodles are chewy and the soup is delicious. There are a variety of toppings to choose from, such as long fish noodles, kidney noodles, shredded pork noodles, etc. • Zhenjiang pork hoof: also known as crystal pork hoof, the meat is red and white, the skin is smooth and crystal clear, and the marinated meat is transparent, just like crystal. The lean meat is crispy, the fat meat is not greasy, and it melts in your mouth. • Dongxiang mutton: The meat is fresh and tender without any smell, making it a good tonic in winter. 2. Fuzhou Jinshan Temple: • Preliminary preparation: • Bring a light backpack with plenty of water and snacks as there may not be many shops inside the temple. • Since it is a water temple, if the weather is hot, be sure to take sun protection measures; if the weather may change, bring rain gear. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: Follow the navigation and go to the intersection of West Third Ring Road and Hongtang Bridge in Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. There are parking lots nearby. • Public transportation: Take the bus to a nearby stop and walk there. You can also choose to take a taxi, but be aware of traffic conditions. • Tour routes: • Take the ferry (a round trip ticket costs 6 yuan) to the temple and enjoy the view of the Min River. • After entering the temple, visit the stone pagoda inside the temple. It is a treasure in the temple and guards the land and water. • Take a look at the Lianli ancient camphor tree, which was planted by Weng Zhengchun, the number one scholar in the year, also known as the number one scholar tree. • You can stroll around every corner of the temple, feel the tranquility and simplicity of the temple, and appreciate the architectural features. • Food recommendations: • Fuzhou fish balls: chewy texture, delicious fillings, available in a variety of flavors, such as pork filling, fish filling, etc. • Pork swallow: The skin is tender and tough, the filling is delicious, and the soup is delicious. • Lao Hua: Various ingredients are paired with rice noodles or noodles, plus delicious soup. You can choose the ingredients according to your own taste.