Checking in at the healing time of the ancient pagoda at Xilin Zen Temple in Shanghai on 25.12.08

At a corner of Songjiang Old Street, I discovered a Buddhist pure land with a thousand years of heritage📍The incense is not bustling, making it even more peaceful—perfect for workers to relieve stress on weekends～ 📍Location: No. 666 Zhongshan Middle Road, Songjiang District (10-minute walk from Exit 3 of Zui Bai Chi Station on Metro Line 9🏃‍♀️) ⏰Zen business hours: 7:00-16:30 (Recommended to arrive early to listen to the morning bell🔔 and avoid the afternoon crowd) 🎫Ticket perk: Free! You can get 3 eco-friendly incense sticks at the entrance (Remember not to bring your own large incense sticks) ✨Zen check-in list: 1️⃣ Yuanying Pagoda✨Top ancient pagoda in Shanghai This 46.5-meter seven-story brick-wood pagoda comes with a time filter📸The mossy, mottled brick walls paired with sunlight are stunning! During the 1993 restoration, thousands of artifacts were unearthed, and the underground palace still holds relics💎Walk around the pagoda to feel the flow of a thousand years～ 2️⃣ Mahavira Hall & Bell and Drum Towers CP Vermilion pillars + Master Mingshan’s calligraphy plaque are a perfect match👑The hall houses solemn golden statues of the Three Buddhas, and the bell tower is rarely open to the public! When the bell rings, peace instantly fills the air🤫(Avoid close-ups of the Buddha statues when taking photos) 3️⃣ Autumn hidden skin🍂 The thousand-year-old ancient ginkgo’s transformation is amazing! Golden fallen leaves form a carpet, making the perfect frame with the ancient pagoda for your social media spotlight💛(Watch out for slippery leaves⚠️) 🍜Foodie intel: Vegetarian noodle shop—15 yuan to eat until full! Sensitive taste buds beware The fish in the release pond will be active🐟You can buy fish food 🚗Urban escape plan: Self-driving visitors, don’t park inside the temple parking lot💰There are affordable parking spots around the old street Bus riders, prepare a meat sandwich for rush hour🥪 Nearby “Bodhi Cottage” guesthouse offers immersive early morning bell lessons⏰(Light sleepers, beware!) Here🧘listen to Sanskrit chants, wait for the breeze, eat vegetarian meals, and all worries are packed away by Zen~ Make your wish sincerely, and remember to return to fulfill it if it comes true🙏