Springtime at Daci'en Temple: Purple Plum and White Magnolia Against Red Walls and Pagodas

🌸 🍀Springtime Flower Viewing Highlights🍀🌸 The perfect blend of an ancient temple and Tang-style gardens, an ideal spot for Hanfu and traditional Chinese style photography. The purple-leaf plum blossoms like snow, and the white magnolia is elegant and pure. Against the backdrop of the temple's red walls and pagodas, it truly embodies the Zen concept of 'movement and stillness' and 'moment and eternity.' 📅 Best Flower Viewing Period Magnolia: Early March to late March, in the small garden behind the Prajna Hall, white and pink flowers are in full bloom (flowering period is only 10 days) Purple-leaf Plum: Mid-March to early April, pink and white flowers cluster on purple leaves, blooming along the temple avenue Also in full bloom: plum blossoms, crabapple, pear blossoms, and redbud flowers, with flowers blooming in front of the Buddha Light Building, contrasting with the red walls and green tiles ❗️❗️❗Enjoy the flowers while they bloom, or wait another year❗️❗️❗ 🕘【Opening Hours】: ⏰ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Park closes at 6:00 PM) 💴【Ticket Prices】: 30 RMB/person (regular); 15 RMB/person (student ticket, valid student ID required). 【📸 Photography Tips】: · It's recommended to go early for fewer people · Wear light-colored or bright Hanfu (pink, green, white) or modern Chinese style for better photos · Use temple prayer beads as props - 'Wealth' beads📿 - 'Golden Silk Pumpkin' beads📿 · Use the temple eaves, red walls, and pagodas as backdrops for more artistic photos 🌟【Transportation Tips】: 🚇 Subway: Line 3/4, get off at Dayanta Station, Exit C, walk 300 meters to the north square, or exit B southwest and walk 10 minutes to the south square 🚌 Bus: Take routes 5/19/21 to Dayanta North Square Station, walk east for 5 minutes Driving: Park at Joy City underground parking (8 RMB/hour), walk 10 minutes to the temple ⚠️【Notes】: · The temple's bluestone paths are slippery, wear non-slip flat shoes · Do not take photos of Buddha statues/monks without permission, speak softly and maintain respect · Remember to appreciate flowers civilly, do not shake branches, purple-leaf plum branches are fragile and easily broken!