For the first time in my life, I stayed overnight at an ancient temple for free

The Miao Feng Mountain Deyun Temple in Dayao is stunning in every aspect, from its environment to its architecture to its people! This temple is quite far from the county town and there are no major roads nearby. Even on holidays, there are few visitors coming here for sightseeing or to offer incense. Those who do come are either locals or very devout believers and ascetics. Because I liked it here so much, I spent the whole afternoon wandering around, had dinner here, but eventually, it was too late to go down the mountain. Fortunately, the master said that the temple offers free accommodation, which was incredibly touching. Walking around the deserted ancient temple at night is a truly wonderful experience. Xu Xiake, four hundred years ago, also stayed one night at the newly built Deyun Temple. Four hundred years have passed, and only the night sky and the pleasant sound of the wind chimes remain unchanged. ps. Even if you don't stay here, consider coming a bit later and leaving a bit later. Since Deyun Temple faces east and west, the time just before sunset has the softest light and the best colors of the buildings, while coming in the morning would mean severe backlighting.