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JOCELYN WILEYUnited States

The 4 billion yuan European-style palace at Niushou Mountain in Nanjing is a must-visit in this lifetime

Everyone thought I went to Europe! 🇪🇺 Actually, this is a Buddhist palace in Nanjing built with an investment of 4️⃣0️⃣ billion yuan ⛪️ Every casual shot looks like a European blockbuster 💫 Not only worth the ticket price, but the photos come out amazing! 📸 - 📍 Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing 🕒 Opening hours: 08:30-19:30 (Last entry at 18:00) 💰 Tickets: Adults 160 / Seniors and students 80 (It’s recommended to buy tickets in advance on Trip.com for discounts~) 🔥 Best entry tips: Enter from the West Gate❗ West Gate❗ (Important) 👈 ✅ Advantages: 1. The West Gate is halfway up the mountain, very close to the attractions 2. Fewer tourists! No need to Photoshop crowds out of your photos 3. Shuttle bus takes 2 minutes directly to the Buddha Summit Palace (10 yuan/person) 👉 Suggest arriving before 8:30 when it opens for exclusive photo sessions, it’s amazing! 🚗 Transportation guide: 1️⃣ Self-driving: Navigate to "Niushou Mountain West Gate," 40 minutes direct 2️⃣ Taxi: About 40 minutes from downtown, around 40 yuan one way 3️⃣ Bus and subway: 🚇 Subway Line 1, exit 2 at Tianlong Temple 🚌 Transfer to bus 710 to Jiujia Tang Station (West Gate) or 712/755 to Niushou Mountain Station (East Gate) 📸 Must-shoot spots: 1. Reflection in the pool at Buddha Summit Palace (absolutely stunning!) 2. European-style corridor (pretend you’re in Europe series) 3. Six floors of the underground palace (so impressive it leaves you speechless) 4. Top of the Buddha Summit Tower (spectacular panoramic view) 5. Giant Reclining Buddha (you’ll kneel at first sight) 🏨 Accommodation recommendations: 1. Near Xinjiekou (Super convenient transportation in the city center) 2. Near Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River (Amazing night views 🌃) ✨ Little tips: - Wear light-colored clothes for better photos! - Remember to bring a power bank 🤳 - The light is best from 4 to 6 PM
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