Guoqing Temple must-capture stunning ancient architecture

Millennium-old Guoqing Temple｜Tiantai’s low-key, niche yet stunning hidden Zen charm 🏯 The first stop for Zen in Jiangnan! The Sui Dynasty ancient temple beats 99% of temples 🥇 Golden autumn exclusive: moss-covered steps turn green, instantly transporting you to the Tang Dynasty! 🍂 📍Address: Guoqing Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province 🚌 Travel tips: Recommended to drive or take the high-speed train to Tiantai Station and transfer to bus line 7 【Temple tour route】 1️⃣ Sui Pagoda - Mountain Gate Stunning! The 1,400-year-old Sui Pagoda feels like a time-travel code 📸 Hidden photo spots: shoot looking up from under the pagoda + red wall corner 2️⃣ Yuhua Hall - Mahavira Hall Faded vermilion paint full of stories Touch the scripture pillar and walk around it three times for good luck 🙏 3️⃣ Millennium-old Sui Plum - Arhat Hall In winter, you might encounter a secret plum blossom spot Ancient trees are tied with red blessing strings, very healing 🍜 Vegetarian meal guide Vegetarian meals for 5 yuan, filling! Served at 11 AM (cash only!) Nearby local restaurants recommended: Tiantai Mountain roasted bamboo shoots / dumpling rolls 🌿 Off-the-beaten-path activities - Rice field café with panoramic temple views - Monks doing their evening study with great ritual feeling - Harvest season offers a combined farming and Zen experience ⚠️ Avoid pitfalls tips - Don’t step on the threshold! Enter from the left and step with your right foot - Drones are prohibited - Mossy paths are slippery when wet, wear non-slip shoes