Niu Shou Shan Cultural Tourism Zone

🌿**Nanjing's Niu Shou Shan: Step into a breathtaking Buddhist kingdom, a $570 million masterpiece!✨** "Where spring returns to Jinling, amidst the landscapes of Niu Shou Shan." When the misty rains of the Six Dynasties meet a mystical, Zen-like sanctuary, this sacred land, recommended by *National Geographic*, holds countless wonders that defy expectations! --- **📸【Picture-Perfect Spots to Wow Your Friends】** ▫️**The "Eye of the Universe" at Foding Palace** A gigantic dome + a tranquil waterscape. Wear a long, light-colored dress and stand on the lotus platform for a drone shot that's simply divine. 🪷 (Best to shoot before 10 am for stunning lighting!) ▫️**The Glazed Tile Wonderland of the Thousand Buddha Hall** Look up at the 488 suspended flying Apsaras sculptures. The golden nanmu wood pagoda radiates a thousand years of Buddhist light. Your phone's wide-angle lens transforms it into a portal to another world. 🌌 ▫️**Yinlong Lake Boardwalk** The setting sun shatters the reflection of the Foding Pagoda into golden flakes on the water. The autumn reeds add a cinematic filter. A must-see for Hanfu enthusiasts! 🎐 --- **🙏【A Local's Pilgrimage Route】** 👉🏻Enter through the East Gate at 7:30 am! Take the 20 CNY shuttle bus directly to Foding Palace and enjoy the crystal bridge all to yourself. 👉🏻The "Sarira Storage Palace" on the 6th floor of the Underground Palace is open on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month. Witness the true body sarira of the Buddha's parietal bone. 👉🏻Tranquilly transcribe the *Heart Sutra* in the Sutra Copying Pavilion of Foding Temple. As the wind chimes tinkle on the eaves, white doves fly past. 🕊️ --- **⚠️【Tips to Avoid Trouble】** ❗Don't wear high heels! The uphill paths + the spiral staircases in the Underground Palace will make you question your life choices. ❗The vegetarian restaurant in the scenic area is a bit pricey. Bring your own snacks! You can go to Guli Old Street for authentic Jiangning cuisine after descending the mountain. ❗Elevators in the Underground Palace are one-way! Visiting order: Foding Palace → Underground Palace → Foding Pagoda → Foding Temple. --- **🚌【Time-Saving Transportation Tips】** ✔️Take Subway Line S1 to "Hohai University · Focheng West Road" station, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the East Gate. ✔️If driving, navigate to "Niu Shou Shan West Gate," which is closer. Parking is 6 CNY/hour. ✔️Shuttle buses within the scenic area cost 20 CNY for the full route and 10 CNY for a single segment. Choose the white buses with air conditioning! --- Enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, cicadas in summer, ginkgo leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. As the evening drums startle the wind chimes on the eaves, a sense of Zen permeates the air and settles upon you. In this moment, you suddenly understand Li Bai's verse: "Niu Shou opens the gates of heaven, where lofty aspirations roam free."