Yixing Dajue Temple｜The Little Potala Palace of Jiangnan, absolutely stunning, free and peaceful, plus you can hike and pray!

Ladies! Yixing Dajue Temple is truly amazing! It combines a thousand years of Buddhist culture + Jiangnan gardens + breathtaking landscapes The best part is it’s free to enter! Peaceful and pleasant! It’s basically a stress relief sanctuary for urban workers escaping the rat race 🥰 【Why is it a must-visit?】 🌿 Rich historical heritage 👉 Built during the Southern Song Dynasty’s Xianchun period (1265-1274) 👉 The ancestral temple where Master Xingyun was ordained, a Buddhist holy site on both sides of the river 👉 In 1989, the master decided to rebuild it after seeing its decline, and in 2005 it was magnificently transformed 📍 No.1 Dajue Road, Yixing City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province 🏯 Architecture so beautiful it brings tears 🌈 The name “Little Potala Palace of Jiangnan” is well deserved! ❤️ Red walls and golden roofs layered beautifully ✨ The Tang Dynasty flying eaves of the Guanyin Hall and Mahavira Hall are stunning Every corner is a perfect photo spot 📸 【Key spots to check out】 🌟 Mahavira Hall: Jade statue of Shakyamuni + exquisite murals 🌈 Xianglin Duobao White Pagoda: 108-meter landmark! Climb to the top for panoramic views of Yunhu Lake 🚶 Buddha Path: Stroll through the colorful flying celestial art corridor 🌳 Environment is incredibly serene 💯 Backed by Hengshan Reservoir 🌲 Surrounded by forest 💨 Air so fresh it’s unbelievable The autumn scenery of Yunhu Park across the way is a perfect match! 🎫 Free and peaceful ✔️ No admission fee 🅿️ Free parking 💐 Flower blessings without incense burning 🚭 No smoke, super comfortable 【Practical tips】 ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 🚗 Recommended to drive, there’s a huge parking lot 🍵 You can drink tea and eat vegetarian meals inside the temple 👗 Wearing Hanfu for photos is very fitting