Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen

🏯Nanputuo Temple, Xiamen｜Complete Guide to Drawing Fortune Sticks and Feeding Pigeons at the Millennium Ancient Temple🕊️ Includes Map! Nanputuo Temple is located at the foot of Wulao Peak in southeastern Xiamen, Fujian Province, adjacent to Xiamen University and facing the clear harbor. It was originally built at the end of the Tang Dynasty and was called Sizhou Temple. During the Song Dynasty's Zhiping era, it was renamed Puzhao Temple. The temple fell into ruin in the early Ming Dynasty and was only rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. 🌟A flourishing Minnan temple! A millennium-old royal temple nestled between mountain and sea! 📍Address: No. 515 Siming South Road, Siming District (5-minute walk next to Xiamen University) 🚌Transportation: Take the bus to "Xiada Xicun Station," or taxi to "Nanputuo Temple West Gate" ⏰Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 (Vegetarian dining hall closes at 14:00!) 🔥Must-visit route: 1️⃣ Hall of Heavenly Kings → Mahavira Hall A stunning sight right at the entrance! The golden statues of the Four Heavenly Kings shine brightly. Remember to rub the belly of the Maitreya Buddha for good luck～The incense burner in front of the Mahavira Hall is perfect for photos! 2️⃣ Sutra Library → Wulao Peak The Sutra Library backs onto Wulao Peak, with red walls and green trees creating a refined atmosphere! If you’re fit, climb the mountain (40 minutes to the summit) for a panoramic view of Xiamen Twin Towers and Gulangyu Island! 3️⃣ Life Release Pond → Vegetarian Section Feed the koi and plaza pigeons by the pond🕊️ (feed costs 3 RMB per pack)! Don’t miss the vegetarian cakes! Recommended flavors are pumpkin and mung bean, 15 RMB per box, a top choice for souvenirs～ 📸Perfect photo spots: 1. Corner of the Great Compassion Hall’s red wall (the light and shadow at 4 PM are amazing!) 2. Stone bridge at the Life Release Pond (capture the pigeons in flight) 🍜Hidden gems: • Free incense available on the right side of the Hall of Heavenly Kings • Eat vegetarian lunch on weekdays! Double mushroom noodles, 18 RMB for a large bowl • Exquisite consecrated bracelets at the Dharma distribution area (98-198 RMB) ⚠️Notes: • Do not take photos facing the Buddha statues! • Shorts/skirts require borrowing a free apron at the entrance • Prepare small change for the donation box when drawing fortune sticks