The ancient temple is known for having the largest Da Xiong Bao Dian (Great Buddha Hall) and indoor bronze Buddha statue in China

🏨 Bao Lian Temple 🌟 Highlights: Bao Lian Temple has gone through ups and downs over a thousand years, initially called Long Hua Temple, later Hong Feng Temple and Hong Lian Temple, and was finally named Bao Lian Temple during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era. It was deserted on the eve of liberation. In 2009, the Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone decided to rebuild the Pan Tao Mountain Historical and Cultural Scenic Area. The project was initiated by Hong Kong's Jin Feng Company, approved by the Jiangsu Provincial Religious Affairs Bureau, and the temple name was personally inscribed by Master Hsing Yun. After reconstruction, Bao Lian Temple comprises 'eight halls, two pavilions, and one courtyard', with architectural features that showcase the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty style. Among the architectural complex, the Seven Buddhas Hall is currently the largest Da Xiong Bao Dian in China, covering an area of 2,377 square meters; inside the hall, there is a 37.5 meters long and 9.5 meters high mural of the South Sea Guanyin, which is currently the largest single Buddhist-themed mural in China. The Tong Tian Pavilion, standing at 59.88 meters, is currently the tallest Buddhist pavilion in China, enshrining the true body of Maitreya Buddha—Tian Guan Maitreya, with a Buddha statue that is 39.88 meters high, also the largest indoor forged copper Buddha statue in China. ❤ Recommended Reason: Bao Lian Temple in Xuzhou is truly a surprise, with its majestic presence and photogenic scenery, and what's key is that it's free! It's also super efficacious for praying for blessings! A hidden gem of a temple, even on weekends and holidays, you can still capture the grand cinematic feel! 🗓 Itinerary: 1. The temple's eight halls, two pavilions, and one courtyard. Originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty's Yongxing period, it has a grand and majestic exterior, and a resplendent golden interior, a place for local people to pray for blessings. 2. Tong Tian Pavilion: Located at the very back, the classic photo spot is 59.88m high, currently the tallest Buddhist pavilion in our country. It enshrines the true body of Maitreya Buddha—Tian Guan Maitreya, with a Buddha statue that is 39.88m high, which is super spectacular. The stacked architecture is very photogenic! You can also copy scriptures! 3. Seven Buddhas Hall: The largest Da Xiong Bao Dian in the country, 2377㎡, houses a 9.5m high and 37.5m long South Sea Guanyin mural. 4. The temple's feline residents are very friendly and not afraid of people, they are the kind that you can pet. 🍽 Dining Recommendation: Bao Lian Temple Vegetarian Noodle House (6:00-20:00) offers vegetarian noodles/Chinese pastries/breakfast/mushroom pots, vegetarian noodles, cultural and creative ice cream/15 yuan.