The Southeast Hanging Temple in Fuzhou carries a thousand years of history.

🚩Fujian Fanguangyan Temple: A thousand-year-old hanging temple In the charming land of Fujian, there is a mysterious "hanging temple" like a dream - Fanguangyan Temple. It is like a lost pearl, quietly located in Guangyan, south of Fuzhao Expressway in Yongtai County. It carries the vicissitudes of thousands of years of history, exudes a unique and charming atmosphere, and waits for the right person to unveil its mystery. 💡The unique charm of Fangguangyan Temple The magic of Fangguangyan Temple lies first in its unique natural environment. The cliffs where the temple is located are all naturally formed and not artificially carved. The wonders of nature are amazing. The temple is cleverly built on this peculiar cliff, and is often surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. The waterfall on the cliff rushes down, splashing water. Under the sunlight, it reflects colorful light, adding a bit of mystery to this ancient temple. Standing in front of the temple, listening to the roar of the waterfall and feeling the water vapor blowing on your face, it seems as if you have traveled through time and space and found yourself in an isolated fairyland. 🚌Transportation Guide High-speed rail - subway - taxi combination: If you choose to travel by high-speed rail, you can first arrive at Fuzhou South Station. After exiting the station, conveniently transfer to Metro Line 5 and get off at Dongling Station. It only takes about 20 minutes to take a taxi from here to Fangguangyan Temple, and you can arrive at the foot of this mysterious ancient temple. This mode of transportation is suitable for tourists who want to reduce the fatigue of driving while experiencing the convenience of urban public transportation. While riding the subway, you can also enjoy the bustling street scenes of the city of Fuzhou and feel the local life atmosphere. 🚘Self-driving travel: For tourists who like to freely control their itinerary, self-driving is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Just enter "Fangguangyan" in the navigation software to easily plan your route. As we drive along the winding road towards our destination, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from the hustle and bustle of the city to the tranquility of the countryside, and then to the serenity of the mountains and forests, as if it were an intimate dialogue with nature. After arriving at Fanguangyan Temple, there is a free parking lot at the entrance of the temple, which is convenient for self-driving tourists to park and provides great convenience for travel. ⚠️Tour Notes Hike preparation: Climbing Fangguangyan Temple requires a certain amount of physical strength and endurance, and the entire climb takes about 50 minutes. Before departure, tourists must act according to their own physical condition and within their capabilities. Especially in the rainy season, the mountain roads are slippery and you need to be extra careful when walking. It is recommended to wear shoes with good anti-slip properties to ensure safety. If you have less physical strength, you can carry a trekking pole to assist in climbing. At the same time, you can also choose a suitable resting point during the climb, stop for a while, appreciate the scenery along the way, adjust your breathing and then continue on. 🛫Use of drones: It is worth mentioning that Fanguangyan Temple allows the use of drones for shooting, which is undoubtedly good news for photography enthusiasts. However, the head monk in the temple once kindly reminded that due to the special terrain of the temple's location, the signal can be easily affected when using a mobile phone to remotely control the aircraft, resulting in unstable control. Therefore, if you plan to use a drone to record the magnificent scenery of Fangguangyan Temple, it is best to prepare a professional remote control in advance to ensure a smooth shooting process. In this way, you can overlook from the air the magnificent picture of the perfect integration of this thousand-year-old temple and the natural landscape, and capture unique perspectives and wonderful moments. 🚻Location of restrooms: During the tour, tourists don’t have to worry about finding restrooms. There are toilets in Fangguangyan Temple for the convenience of tourists. There are also restrooms located on the mountainside about 5 minutes away from the temple. This thoughtful layout allows tourists to feel more relaxed and at ease when visiting. They do not need to be distracted by physiological needs and can fully immerse themselves in the beautiful scenery and cultural atmosphere of Fanguangyan Temple. 🍡Food and Beverage: When visiting Fangguangyan Temple, you can also taste the special vegetarian noodles, which cost 30 yuan. This vegetarian noodle is made with fresh local ingredients and is carefully cooked by the temple chefs. It is delicious, light and refreshing. It can not only satisfy the taste buds of tourists, but also allow people to feel the simplicity and tranquility of the temple while enjoying the food. If you want to enjoy a leisurely time, you can also choose to taste the fragrant tea in the temple for 50 yuan. Sit in the quiet tea room, make a pot of local fragrant tea, savor the tea aroma, look at the beautiful scenery outside the window, listen to the long bell sounds from the temple, it seems that all the worries can disappear at this moment, and enjoy the tranquility and comfort away from the world. 📖In-depth tour suggestions First time entering the ancient temple: When you follow the winding mountain road and finally arrive in front of the Fangguangyan Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent and ancient mountain gate. Standing in front of the mountain gate, you may want to stop for a while, look at the exquisite carvings on the gate, and feel the traces left by time. Walking into the temple, you will see the ancient buildings arranged in an orderly manner, and the red walls and black tiles look particularly solemn against the backdrop of green trees. At this time, you can slow down, appreciate every architectural detail, and feel the historical charm of this thousand-year-old temple. From the wood carvings under the eaves to the murals on the walls, every place contains profound cultural heritage, as if telling tourists stories of the past. Explore the beauty of the fusion of nature and humanity: stroll along the paths in the temple, and you will find that the natural landscape and the cultural landscape are perfectly integrated here. In addition to the spectacular waterfalls and peculiar cliffs, there are many ancient and famous trees in the temple, which have witnessed the rise and fall of the temple. Under the shade of the ancient trees, there are some stone benches and stone tables where visitors can sit down, quietly listen to the sound of the waterfall, feel the breeze on their faces, and relax their body and mind in this tranquil atmosphere. At the same time, don't miss the various inscriptions and couplets in the temple. These texts not only have extremely high artistic value, but also contain profound Buddhist philosophy and cultural connotations, which are worth your stop and appreciate. Feel the religious and cultural atmosphere: As a Buddhist temple with a long history, Fangguangyan Temple holds various religious activities every day. If you happen to catch it, you might as well take part in it and feel the solemnity and sacredness of Buddhist culture. Amid the curling incense smoke and listening to the monks chanting, the restlessness in your heart may gradually dissipate at this moment, and be replaced by inner peace and tranquility. Communicating with the monks in the temple and learning about the Buddhist teachings and the history of the temple may give you a deeper understanding and insight into this ancient temple. Expansion of surrounding scenery: In addition to the Fanguangyan Temple itself, the surrounding natural scenery is also worth exploring. While hiking, pay attention to the natural scenery along the way. You may find some trails hidden in the mountains and forests. Following these trails, you may find some unknown small waterfalls, clear springs or peculiar rock landscapes. There are some small villages around the temple. You can walk into the villages, experience the local customs and culture, taste authentic farm food, and further feel the unique charm of Yongtai County.