Dinghui Temple in Suzhou: Thousand-Year-Old Ginkgo Trees and the Legacy of Su Dongpo!

❤Recommended for: Dinghui Temple is home to the Su Wenzhonggong Songben True Image Stele, the Xiaoxuan Pavilion, the Su Wenzhonggong Ancestral Hall, and the Gui Qu Lai Xi Ci Stele, all of which are relics of Su Dongpo. The Su Wenzhonggong Songben True Image Stele has been explained in a previous article, and now we will introduce the Xiaoxuan Pavilion, the Su Wenzhonggong Ancestral Hall, and the Gui Qu Lai Xi Ci Stele. 📍Detailed Introduction: Dinghui Temple is located in Suzhou City and was first built during the Southern Dynasty, making it nearly 1,500 years old. The temple is not large, but it is compactly laid out, giving it a quiet and solemn feel. As you enter the temple, you are greeted by a solemn and majestic Buddha statue that inspires awe. Dinghui Temple has existing Qing Dynasty buildings such as the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the main hall, all of which face south. The main hall is a single-eave Xieshan-style building, 19 meters wide, 18 meters deep, and about 12 meters high. The eave columns around the building are all corner stone columns, and the eaves are lined with elephant nose maple arches and cross plaques. The beam frame is flat and the structure is intact. 🌟Highlights: Thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in autumn and winter The ancient temple stands quietly in the depths of time, and the ginkgo trees bear witness to a thousand years of history