[2024 Yixing Attraction] Travel Guide for Dajue Temple (Updated Oct)

The Da Jue Temple, the ancestral temple of Buddha's light in Yixing

Regarding this Da Jue Temple, the ancestral temple of Buddha's light in Yixing, I feel ashamed to say that I had never heard of it before. I only thought that the landscape and feng shui of this area were excellent, and the scenery should be beautiful, so I passed by. As a result, in the valley, I discovered a shocking Da Jue Temple. This is a pure land of Buddhism. This temple was built by the famous Master Hsing Yun. Currently, it is open to visitors with attractions such as the Thousand-Hand Guanyin Hall, an exhibition hall, and an art gallery. The temple does not charge an entrance fee, the parking lot is also free, and there is a supply of vegetarian meals. It is a very distinctive temple.

Yixing | The Great Awakening Temple, known as the Little Potala Palace

🔖In moments of anxiety, the temple is a remedy for the soul, offering you a ray of light; frequent visits to the temple, a pure land of Buddhism, clear the mind and empty the thoughts, whether you seek something or nothing, without delusions, you will gain something in your heart. 🌈Yixing Great Awakening Temple, originally built during the Xianchun period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1265-1274), has a history of over seven hundred years and is also the ancestral temple where Master Hsing Yun of Fo Guang Shan was ordained. In 2005, with all conditions met, the 48th generation disciple and founder of Fo Guang Shan, Master Hsing Yun, rebuilt the ancestral temple of Fo Guang Shan, the Great Awakening Temple. Since Master Hsing Yun served as the abbot here, it is also known as the "Ancestral Temple of Fo Guang Shan Great Awakening Temple". 📍Located on the east side of Yunhu Lake in Yixing City, southwest of Wuxi, Jiangsu, it is surrounded by mountains and water, with beautiful scenery that is refreshing and forms a unique regional landscape. ✅Admission: Free. 🅿️: There are several free parking lots around. In this world where the road is long and the horse is swift, I wish you and I peace and joy, smooth and worry-free‼️

The people of Yixing are really tight-lipped! I had no idea this place was so beautiful!

Along the winding green forest, I actually discovered the Potala of the South❗️ 👉Tour route: Dajue Temple→Yunhu Scenic Area 🏯Dajue Temple 📍Navigate to 'Foguang Ancestral Court Dajue Temple', there is a free parking lot at the entrance. 👉Guanyin Hall, known as the 'Little Potala Palace', is very photogenic📸. There is an art gallery on the second floor for visiting🎨 and you can experience calligraphy copying and meditation for free. 👉Duobao White Pagoda, the visiting hours for the white pagoda are: ⏰️9:30～10:00; ⏰️11:00～11:30; ⏰️14:00～14:30; ⏰️15:30～16:00. 👉Daxiong Treasure Hall: Facing the Guanyin Hall from afar, there is a large square in the middle, with covered corridors on both sides, very majestic and spectacular, surrounded by exquisite murals and calligraphy. 👉Both Guanyin Hall and Daxiong Treasure Hall offer fortune-telling, and you can drink a bowl of Buddhist 'chicken soup'~ 🍜🏻Dishui Fang Vegetarian Restaurant, boxed meals for 25 yuan each, vegetarian noodles for 15 yuan per bowl ☕Coffee shop, you can try the fragrant coffee inside, 20 yuan per cup 🏕Nearby attractions: Yunhu Scenic Area, Hengshan Reservoir, Tea Expo Park

I thought Suzhou was already beautiful until I visited Yixing

🚆Hangzhou high-speed train 40min Direct to this hidden gem of a small city, which has always been 🔹seriously underrated! Not only is it less crowded here, but the scenery is also nice, and there are many cultural sites. 🔹If you're still worrying about the crowds during the May Day holiday, consider coming here for a visit, you might be pleasantly surprised. 📍Yixing 🚆Hangzhou 45min, Nanjing 34min 🚘Hangzhou 2.5h, Nanjing 2h 💠Day1: Longbei Mountain Forest Park, Shushan Ancient South Street, Yada Yangxian Town 💠Day2: Dajue Temple, Yunhu Longchi Mountain Bicycle Park 📍Longbei Mountain Forest Park The first stop I chose was Longbei Mountain, the closest to the high-speed train station. Here you can find the metasequoia lawn, blue windmills, and a dreamy Ferris wheel. It's not only less crowded and photogenic, but everywhere you look is a green wonderland, very relaxing. 📍Shushan Ancient South Street It has the feel of a small river straight street, but it's more quaint and quiet, with a stronger sense of old street culture. The block is not big, but besides being photogenic, it's also known as 'Purple Sand One Street', where the shops are full of unassuming purple sand artists, allowing you to feel a unique cultural heritage. 📍Yada Yangxian Town A secluded forest town with beautiful lake and mountain views. Don't miss the very bluesy Dongpo Pavilion, which has a great aerial photography spot! The town's restaurants are also deliciously surprising~ 📍Dajue Temple Yunhu Yixing's stunning temple, known as the 'Little Potala Palace', with its orange and white colors and layered architecture is very photogenic. Not only is it free, but you can also eat vegetarian meals, drink coffee, and there's Yunhu Park opposite, which is worth a visit if you have time. On May Day, I participated in the Dajue Temple Vegetarian Expo, which featured various 'World Famous Vegetarian Dishes'. Friends who like vegetarian food should not miss it. Treasure Yixing, in addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also visit Dajue Temple's fair~ 🍀I am Meili Jiang, who never stops walking 📷Passionate about capturing the beauty of travel with my lens ✨Follow me 📷To provide you with more travel photography and fun strategies

You're being foolish if you don't promote these places in Yixing tourism

After arriving in Yixing, I discovered so many hidden gem attractions The 'Little Potala Palace' with its golden dome and white walls, the picturesque Yunhu Lake, and the peaceful and comfortable Zhuting Manor, far from the hustle and bustle of the city... Reverse travel during the May Day holiday, coming to the less crowded and more beautiful Yixing is the right choice. ✅One-day tour route🗺️: Dajue Temple — Yunhu Lake — Xinzhen Tea Field ▪️Dajue Temple It's no wonder it's called Yixing's 'Little Potala Palace' The architecture is so distinctive, it feels like Tibet There is a vegetarian fair here every year, and this year is the ninth Be sure to bring family and friends to visit Dozens of vegetarian stalls, so many special snacks The tastes are also good, I really like the vegetarian burger🍔 ▪️Yunhu Lake Right next to Dajue Temple The mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, the scenery is pleasant It's so suitable for a relaxing vacation ▪️Xinzhen Tea Field There are large tea gardens🍵 here, great for taking photos Also stumbled upon a rose wall, very photogenic

Solo Travel | Choose a small town to wander alone

From Hangzhou to Yixing It only takes 40 minutes by high-speed train And the journey to this pottery capital of the south of the Yangtze River Starts with a visit to a museum... 🌟 Yixing Pottery Capital 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary Reference: Day 01: Yixing Museum⏩Longbei Mountain Forest Park⏩Shushan Gusu Street Day 02: Yunhu-Dajue Temple 🚩 Yixing Museum To understand a city's past, the most direct way is to visit its museum Yixing is world-famous for its purple clay pottery, and the museum offers a lot of information about the history and present of this pottery capital 🎫 No admission ticket required, and usually no reservation is needed for the visit 🅿️ Plenty of free parking spaces around 🚩 Longbei Mountain Forest Park A large park in the city center, the park has different scenery throughout the year, and it's great for photography. 1⃣️ Wenfeng Tower: The highest point in the park, this landmark building can be seen from various places within the park 2⃣️ Fir Forest: Following the colorful track, you will see patches of fir forest, which turn particularly beautiful in late autumn 3⃣️ Dutch Style Garden: Beyond the fir forest, there's a large lawn with Dutch windmills full of exotic charm 4⃣️ Phoenix Tree Avenue: The tall phoenix trees on the side of the park have a special feel, especially beautiful in autumn 🚩 Shushan Gusu Street A living handicraft ancient street and the birthplace of Yixing purple clay pottery. Many residents still live in the ancient street, which is free from noisy crowds and messy commerce, offering only an artistic atmosphere, with every family skilled in crafts and every household knowing pottery making. The former residence of Gu Jingzhou, a master of purple clay pottery, is also on this street. Next to it is the Dongpo Academy, which is also worth a visit if time allows 🚩 Yunhu-Dajue Temple The Dajue Temple in Yixing, rebuilt by Master Xingyun, is one of the few temples that do not have incense burners or light incense candles The architecture of Dajue Temple is magnificent, with a serene environment and the sound of chanting Dajue Temple is quite large, with vegetarian meals available inside, as well as a tea room for resting There is also an art gallery where you can see the authentic calligraphy of Master Xingyun Opposite the main gate of Dajue Temple is the Yunhu Scenic Area, where you can take a walk by the lake when the weather is good, enjoying the pleasant environment 🎉 Yixing may not be a big city, but it has a pleasant environment and is rich in cultural and tourism resources, making it very suitable for a few days' stay to slowly experience the unique life and charm of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River

When there are no worries weighing on the mind, it is the best time to enjoy life!

Anxiety finds its remedy in the tranquility of a monastery, which offers a ray of light; frequent visits to the monastery, a pure land of Buddhism, can clear the mind and purify intentions. Whether you seek something or not, whether your mind is free of wild thoughts or not, you will gain something in return. The Grand Enlightenment Temple in Yixing was founded during the Xianchun period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1265-1274), with a history of over seven hundred years. It is also the ancestral monastery where Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan, was ordained. In 2005, due to a fortunate convergence of circumstances, the temple was rebuilt by Master Hsing Yun, the 48th generation disciple and founder of Fo Guang Shan. As Master Hsing Yun served as the abbot here, the place is also known as 'Fo Guang Ancestral Temple, the Grand Enlightenment Temple'. Located in the southwest of Wuxi, Jiangsu, near the eastern side of Yun Lake and surrounded by mountains and water, the scenic beauty of the area is breathtaking and provides a unique regional landscape feature.

thought Suzhou was beautiful, until I visited Yixing

When it comes to Jiangsu, people usually think of popular cities like Suzhou and Nanjing, but they are often crowded and the experience is not ideal. However, did you know? Just an hour away by high-speed train from Nanjing, there lies a place with astonishing beauty. This is the hometown of the purple clay teapot, as well as the ideal place described by Su Shi, a natural forest oxygen bar. I have compiled a list of travel strategies recommended by locals, let's take a look together! 🚶 '2 Days 1 Night Itinerary' Day1. Yunhu Dajue Temple—Longbei Mountain National Forest Park—Yada Yangxianxi Mountain Town Day2. Yixing Bamboo Sea—Dingshan Mini Great Wall—Shushan Gusu Street 🚩 'About the Attractions' 1⃣️ Yada Town Su Shi once left the verse 'I will grow old buying fields in Yangxian' here, and now it has become a town full of new Chinese style. Dongpo Pavilion on the mountain is a great place for photos, and it's well worth a visit when the lights come on at 6:30 pm. The town has everything for eating, drinking, and playing, as well as various themed spaces. 2⃣️ Dingshan Mini Great Wall Spring is a great time for hiking, and from here you can overlook the beauty of Taihu Lake, a popular weekend getaway for locals. 3⃣️ Shushan Gusu Street This old street is not long, but it is full of historical atmosphere, with many studios and residential houses, not to be missed by friends interested in history. 4⃣️ Yunhu Dajue Temple Yunhu is vast, and I only visited Dajue Temple, which is known as Yixing's 'Little Potala Palace', with a unique architectural style. Next time, I must take a lake tour by car to explore more beauty. 5⃣️ Longbei Mountain National Forest Park The park is like a version of the Emerald City, vast and free, with a variety of plant areas. On the large lawns, locals often take wedding photos, as if they are in the midst of the prairie. 6⃣️ Yixing Bamboo Sea Riding the cable car through the bamboo forest, you can feel the fresh air. Visiting here in spring and summer is like being in the Emerald Cit

Universe has 100: 002 Yixing

Photos were taken at different times. Yixing has mountains and waters, and a variety of delicious food. As an eco-friendly city, the green coverage area feels 50%. It is very suitable for parent-child travel, or short self-driving trips on weekends in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. (The biggest advantage: Few people, few people, few people) 🚉Travel strategy: High-speed rail is very convenient, Yixing-Hangzhou 40 minutes, many trips. 👏But it is recommended to drive by yourself, because there are many beautiful sceneries hidden in the mountains, and it is not so convenient to take a taxi. ✅Must experience: 1. Yixing Bamboo Sea, 🎫Ticket 69+; Beautiful and wild scenic area. As a mountain, it has lakes, forests, flowers, temples, cable cars, and children's play facilities! If you want to experience pure hiking and climbing for about 3-4 hours, feel the bamboo forest shuttle, and the winding stone steps of climbing, it is worth coming. Of course, it is also very convenient to take a cable car back and forth. 2. Dajue Temple, 🎫Free. Different from the general temple architecture in the south, the wide square in front of the temple is unobstructed, solemn but open-minded. Master Xingyun rebuilt it, and every brick, tile and wood in the mountain has a meaning. 3. Lankongjian, a coffee shop in the tea mountain: business hours 9:00-17:00, so you have to go early. Because it is in the mountain, but it is very close to the high-speed rail station~☕️ It is beautiful and special, and it is very photogenic. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, it is full of aura~ ✅Must experience food Downstairs hot pot; Haofeng Guangde hot pot, you must experience it when you come to Yixing, which is different from the regular hot pot. The delicious one doesn't want to recommend.

Friends thought I went to Tibet｜Yixing Little Potala Palace Guide

No need to go to Tibet, it's in Yixing Here is the Dajue Temple with the name of the Little Potala Palace, with yellow roofs and white walls❤️ The layers are more solemn in the green ✅Recommended tour route ①Dajue Temple Gate ② Main Hall: The main building, devoutly burning incense and praying ③ Scripture Tower: Explore the Buddhist scriptures and sutras collected by the temple ④Dining Hall: Taste the temple vegetarian meal in the dining hall, ⑤Zen Room: Experience the tranquility and peace of meditation ⑥Viewing Garden: Enjoy the different garden views in four seasons ⑦Surrounding attractions: If time permits, you can go to nearby tea gardens or bamboo forests 🙏When visiting Dajue Temple, it is recommended to understand the opening hours and visiting instructions of the temple in advance, respect the religious beliefs and regulations of the temple, and maintain quietness and respect ✅Come to Yixing, naturally you have to stay in Yixing characteristic homestay ①Jiangzuo Fenghuang•Yixing Tongguan Mountain Store Located at the top of Tongguan Mountain at an altitude of 520 meters, it has an excellent city overlooking view. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the entire Yixing city ②Jiangzuo Fenghuang•Yixing Yixiantian Store Yixiantian Store is famous for its delicious food and diverse entertainment facilities. Enjoy the delicious food of Yixing, the taste is delicious, and you can also enjoy yourself in the chess and card room and billiard room. ③Jiangzuo Fenghuang•Yixing Zhuhai Store Zhuhai Store has the largest swimming pool in Yixing, providing the ultimate swimming experience. In addition, the entire public area on the negative first floor is equipped with a chess and card room, KTV, billiards table and outdoor barbecue and other rich entertainment facilities The guest rooms are mainly in log color, which is very livable

Dajue Temple, its predecessor is Baita Temple, located in Baita Village, Xiqiao Town, Yixing City. Here is the temple reconstructed by the nebula masters. The explanation tells us that in addition to the reporters, the nebula masters hope to contribute to the exchange of Buddhism between the two sides of the strait and the revival of the Buddhism in China. Step into the main hall of Daxiong, the heart gradually became calm, no sadness and no joy. It is forbidden to take pictures in the Daxiong Hall, so I took some architectural details outside the temple, which is quite beautiful. There are believers in the temple, and volunteers are doing things seriously. The Master tells us that these volunteers are free to come here for a long time, to do things, to have international students, to have bosses of social enterprises, etc., but all sentient beings are equal. Going back from the main hall of Daxiong, I saw a lot of Q version of the little monk super cute, super cute, remember that there are many Q version of the little monk in the Sulongshan Shuanglong Temple in Thailand, with majesty Compared with the Buddha statues, these lovely statues suddenly brought the distance between the people and the Buddha, and the companions all had to take a group photo. Before, our people's dealings were mainly based on letters. Later, with the telephone and the Internet, we suddenly narrowed the distance between people and people, and our exchanges with the Buddha. It depends on worshipping Buddha in the mountains. My grandmother has believed in Buddha for the rest of her life, worshipping Buddha, worshipping Buddha, and has traveled to many famous Buddhist sects. Now that the age is high, my heart is still cheerful and open-minded. I think this is the power of religion.