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Niushou Mountain (牛首山) - Nanjing's Buddhist Sanctuary

#discoverchina Revered as one of China's four great Buddhist mountains, Niushou Mountain blends 1,500 years of spiritual heritage with jaw-dropping contemporary design. Its crown jewel—the Foding Palace—houses one of Buddhism's most sacred artifacts: the parietal bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. More than just a pilgrimage site, this is where Tang dynasty poetry collides with futuristic temples. Location: Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China 🕰️Business Hours:: 8:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00). - Dress Code: Cover shoulders/knees (Buddhist site). - Transport: Metro Line S1 to "Niushou Mountain Station", then taxi (10 mins).
Posted: Apr 2, 2025
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