Nanjing Grand Bao'en Temple | A Journey Through a Thousand Years of Buddhist Light

| A journey through a thousand years of Buddhist light. If you come to Nanjing, you must visit the Grand Bao'en Temple to experience the weight of history and the charm of Buddhist culture. There are also many activities for the New Year. Quickly save this guide 👇 🌟 Opening Hours 9:00–17:30, latest entry 17:00. Please arrange your time reasonably to avoid missing out on the highlights. 💰 Ticket Information Adult tickets are CNY 90. Children/students/seniors can enjoy half-price discounts. It is more convenient to buy tickets on the official platform in advance. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Bus: Take bus routes 2, 16, 202, 33, 49, 63, 701, 706, Y14, Y, or Y2 to the Grand Bao'en Temple Relics Park Station. - Subway: Take Line 1 to Zhonghuamen Station (Exit 2), or Line 3 to Yuhuamen Station. It is within walking distance from the station. - Self-driving: Follow the navigation. Parking is CNY 6/hr. 🗺 Tour Route Nanjing Book → Changgan Buddhist Vein → Millennium Dialogue → Past and Present Lives → Glazed Arch → Lotus Pond Sea Assembly → Four Hundred and Eighty Temples in the Southern Dynasties → Relic Buddha Light → Sutra Transformation Gallery → En Theater → Bodhi Tree → South Gallery → Chinese Buddhist Canon Museum → Grand Bao'en Temple Pagoda → Millennium Underground Palace. This route allows you to fully appreciate the elegance of the Grand Bao'en Temple. 📸 Photo Spots - Nanjing Book Frame: Unique design, perfect for artistic photos. - Millennium Dialogue: The dialogue between Master Xuanzang and the Buddha creates a sense of time travel. - Glazed Arch: Bright colors, a combination of historical sense and artistic beauty. - Under the Bodhi Tree: Tranquil atmosphere, high photo quality. - Grand Bao'en Temple Pagoda: Glazed throughout, shocking and beautiful. - Chinese Buddhist Canon Exhibition Hall: Rich in cultural atmosphere, very stylish for taking photos. 🌟 Featured Activities - Lighting Ceremony: 18:30 at the square in front of the pagoda. The moment the lights are turned on is super shocking. - "The Lamplighter of the Ming Dynasty" Immersive One-Man Show: 17:30–18:00, Friday to Sunday at the En Theater, taking you to immerse yourself in the past and present of the Grand Bao'en Temple. - Gandhara Sculpture Art Exhibition: In the Chinese Buddhist Canon Museum deep in the South Gallery, the strong artistic atmosphere should not be missed. There are even more activities during the Spring Festival (January 28–February 4): 1. The Lamplighter of the Ming Dynasty Large-Scale Art Light Show: Experience the feast of light and shadow. 2. The Lamplighter of the Ming Dynasty Immersive One-Man Show: In-depth experience of historical stories. 3. Millennium Underground Palace Heart Lamp Prayer Ceremony: Make New Year's wishes. 4. Strike the Bell to Send Blessings: Welcome good luck in the New Year in the sound of the bell. 5. Mysterious NPC Parade Interaction: Super fun, and you can also get small surprises. New Check-in Spots for the New Year 1. "Nanjing Book" New Year's New Design: A brand-new look, a new landmark for photos. 2. "Great Ming Cat General" Lucky Cat: Cute and full of meaning. Five Major Themed New Year Exhibitions 1. **《Hidden: Youth Artist Invitation Exhibition》**📍En Space 2. **《Looking for Dreams in Changgan: Jinling Cultural Context Image Exhibition》**📍South Gallery 3. **《Gandhara Sculpture Art Exhibition》**📍Chinese Buddhist Canon 4. **《Yongle Encyclopedia Exhibition》**📍South Gallery 5. **《Nanjing Cultural Context》**📍Art Gallery