Nanjing Pilu Temple is low-key and beautiful in late autumn

Pilu Temple in Nanjing was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and was named after Vairocana Buddha. It was once the largest temple in Nanjing during the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong stayed here for a week, and Sun Yat-sen also came here to meditate. As the birthplace of the Chinese Buddhist Association, the pavilions and towers of Pilu Temple are mainly vermilion red, which is completely different from the earthy yellow of other temples. Although it is not as well-known as it used to be, it is still a quiet and secluded place with a unique Zen charm. 🌟The "Guanzizai" Buddha statue in the backyard is more than ten meters high, solemn and majestic, making people feel awe. The face of the Buddha statue is kind and the eyes are gentle, as if watching all living beings, giving people a sense of peace and comfort. 🌟The two hundred-year-old ginkgo trees in front of the Wanfo Building are golden and dazzling, and the autumn is as beautiful as a painting. When the wind blows, the fallen leaves are all over the ground, sprinkling a golden color. It is said that it was personally planted by Zeng Guofan, as if telling the cycle of cause and effect for a hundred years. 🌟The "Five Hundred Arhats Hall" on the first floor behind the Wanfo Building has a prayer wheel in front of the hall, which can be rotated clockwise first. 🌟Climb to the top floor of the Wanfo Building and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire temple. The second floor of the Wanfo Building is the Sutra Building, and the central part is dedicated to the Five Buddhas. There are also precious cultural relics such as the "Qianlong Tripitaka", the Great Bell of the Great Bao'en Temple, and the lotus tank of the Qing Dynasty in Pilu Temple. Pilu Temple is not only a good place to experience Buddhist culture, but also an excellent place to enjoy autumn in autumn. 📍Attraction address: No. 4 Hanfu Street, Xuanwu District, Nanjing (near Changjiang Road) 🏝️Reservation guide: No reservation required, just buy tickets on site 🚗Transportation guide: Take Metro Line 2 to Exit 2 of Xi'anmen Station, and walk 800 meters to reach Metro Line 13 at Miao Station, straight-line distance is about 376m Bus: Longpan Middle Road Pilu Temple Station on Route 40, 47, 93 Route 5, 25, 29, 34 Zhongshan East Road Yixian Bridge (Pilu Temple) Station 💗Other tips: The ticket price is 20 yuan, and relevant personnel such as those over 60 years old, medical staff, and soldiers can get free tickets. There is a vegetarian noodle shop in the temple, each serving is 15 yuan, and you can get free noodles after eating, which means adding blessings and longevity.