[2025 Jiande Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiangnanxuankong Temple (Updated Apr)

| No need to travel all the way to Shanxi. Discover Taizhou's "Hanging Temple"! No need for a long trip to Shanxi. Hey everyone 👋! When you think of Hanging Temple, does your mind immediately picture the renowned Shanxi temple, a marvel of engineering perched precariously on a cliff face? But did you know that Zhejiang's Taizhou also hides a "Hanging Temple" that evokes the same awe? Today, join me as we unveil its mysteries 🧐. 🌄 First Impressions: A Beacon of Faith on the Cliff As you approach along the winding mountain road, look up and behold an ancient, solemn temple seemingly born from the sheer cliff face. Seamlessly integrated with the surrounding rock, its eaves and brackets jut out as if naturally growing from the cliff itself. Bathed in sunlight, the temple's silhouette glows with a golden aura, creating a visual impact no less stunning than your first glimpse of the Shanxi Hanging Temple. Standing at the foot of the mountain, gazing upwards, one can't help but admire the architectural ingenuity of the ancients. What craftsmanship allowed them to construct such a magnificent religious sanctuary on this near-vertical cliff? 🛤️ A Thrilling Walk: Exploring the Perilous Plank Road Continuing along the mountain path, you'll reach the hanging plank road leading to the temple. Beneath your feet lies a narrow path of wooden planks, protected only by simple iron chains on the outer edge, while beside you is a bottomless valley. Each step elicits a faint creak from the wood, as if whispering tales of time gone by. The mountain wind howls past, whipping your clothes, and amidst the thrill of the precarious walk, you're captivated by the breathtaking natural scenery. In the distance, mountains rise and fall, forests ablaze with color, and the valley below is shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland. This thrilling adventure is the essence of exploration, mirroring the plank road experience at the Shanxi Hanging Temple, giving you a palpable sense of "hanging by a thread." 🙏 Serene Meditation: Tranquility Within the Temple Finally, stepping through the temple gates, an aura of solemnity washes over you. Incense smoke curls upwards, accompanied by the faint chanting of monks performing their rituals within the halls. Visitors instinctively soften their steps, careful not to disturb the tranquility. The temple's architecture is exquisite, with carved beams and painted rafters. Every wood carving and mural carries a profound historical and cultural significance. Wandering through the halls feels like stepping back in time to an era of flourishing religion and exquisite craftsmanship. In contrast to the thrilling plank road outside, the temple offers a sanctuary for the soul, a place to escape worldly distractions and quietly contemplate the profound wisdom of Buddhism, much like the Shanxi Hanging Temple, immersing you in a dual baptism of religion and culture. 🌳 Surrounding Treasures: A Harmonious Blend of Nature and Culture The area surrounding Taizhou's "Hanging Temple" offers more than just rugged cliffs and ancient temples. Strolling through the mountains, you'll discover various rare plants. During their blooming season, wildflowers blanket the mountainside in a vibrant tapestry of colors, softening the starkness of the cliffs. The villages at the foot of the mountain, with their white walls and black tiles, exude a tranquil rural charm, punctuated by the occasional crowing of roosters and barking of dogs. Here, you can appreciate both the architectural marvels of the ancients and the harmonious beauty of nature. Just like the Hengshan area where the Shanxi Hanging Temple is located, the landscape and culture complement each other, creating a picturesque scene. So, there's no need for a long journey to Shanxi. Taizhou's lesser-known "Hanging Temple" can satisfy your craving for breathtaking scenery and offer an unforgettable feast for the eyes and soul. Take advantage of a weekend or holiday to visit this place. Trust me, you'll fall in love with this magical land!

🚘A 4-hour drive from Nanjing (2.5 hours by high-speed rail) led me to Jiande, a hidden gem of a city, where I discovered Jiangnan's very own Hanging Temple, on par with its counterpart in Shanxi! 🔥Two-day Jiande itinerary: Day1️⃣: Nanjing - Yanzhou Ancient City - Xin'an River Night Cruise Day2️⃣: Daciyan Scenic Area (Hanging Temple) - Return to Nanjing Day 2 in Jiande: Daciyan Scenic Area (Hanging Temple) 🎫Tickets: 80 RMB/person, cable car up 80 RMB/person, slide down 60 RMB/person; combo ticket + cable car up 150 RMB/person. The Hanging Temple at Daciyan Scenic Area gained fame thanks to Joy of Life and is now as renowned as the Hanging Temple in Shanxi. Jiangnan finally has its own Hanging Temple! Jiande sits at the confluence of the Fuchun, Xin'an, and Lan rivers. Here, I witnessed the real-life version of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. 🔥Tour route: Xin Ci Coffee - Cable Car Ascent - Hanging Temple - Qingyin Pavilion - Kṣitigarbha Hall - Double-Sided Buddha - Buddha Viewing Platform - Tianmen - Gu Xiang Zhai - Glass Skywalk - Slide Descent ⭐️Enjoy a cup of Xin Ci Coffee at the foot of the mountain. The coffee shop offers a Daciyan color-stamp souvenir – absolutely stunning! Don't forget your stamp book. ⭐️Ascend by cable car. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a towering crimson cliff face inscribed with the couplet "神仙都会周泰汉，道德根源天地人" (Gods and immortals gather in Zhou, Tai, and Han; the roots of morality lie in heaven, earth, and humanity) and the horizontal inscription "风楼" (Wind Tower). Enter the mountain gate to reach Qingyin Pavilion, perched precariously on the cliff face, offering breathtaking panoramic views. It truly is a "Hanging Temple of Jiangnan, suspended amidst wondrous landscapes." Kṣitigarbha Hall leans against a cliff with a stone pillar-like peak and a massive split boulder, the most dramatic spot in Daciyan. Take a photo with the Double-Sided Buddha and don't forget to "touch Buddha's feet" for good luck. I wrote down my wishes for 2025 and hung a blessing tag, hoping all my wishes come true. ⭐️At the Buddha Viewing Platform, you can admire the "First Natural Buddha of China" from afar and enjoy the stunning scenery. Here, you can also experience ziplining, feeling like a martial arts hero from a TV series. ⭐️Climb to Tianmen and visit Gu Xiang Zhai, where I saw the 800-year-old ginkgo tree, a witness to countless seasons and historical events. From a distance, the tree resembles a golden pagoda or a blazing flame, standing out against the otherwise simple surroundings. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground like a golden carpet. At the Gu Xiang Zhai Buddhist souvenir shop, you'll find new collaborative cultural and creative products from "Xiling Seal Society"! ⭐️The Glass Skywalk is a thrilling and breathtaking experience with stunning views.

| Cliff Hanging Temple. As autumn deepens, the ginkgo leaves turn yellow. 🍁 It's the season of colorful ginkgo leaves again. 🍂 Enjoy the autumn scenery and the ginkgo leaves, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty. I finally had the chance to visit this picturesque town of Jiande, which was featured in National Geographic. I came at the right time, in late autumn in November. The mountains are covered in golden yellow, and the beauty of autumn is all here. I have compiled this Jiande autumn hiking route, hoping to share this autumn beauty with you. ✅ Autumn route: Take the cable car up the mountain ▶️ Qingyin Pavilion ▶️ Double-sided Buddha ▶️ Yuhua Lake ▶️ Ksitigarbha Hall ▶️ Millennium Ginkgo Tree (Xiangxiang Zhai) ▶️ Glass Walkway ▶️ Dry Slide down the mountain (It is also recommended not to take the cable car and hike up the mountain, with a total of 2,000 steps, taking about 40 minutes to reach the top. This is a reverse route, so you won't have to retrace your steps. The difficulty level is not high, suitable for all ages.) Very impressive attractions: 1⃣ The ancient ginkgo tree at Xiangxiang Zhai is the perfect spot for autumn viewing. The ginkgo festival runs throughout November until early December. The best time to enjoy the autumn scenery is from mid to late November to early December. 2⃣ Qingyin Pavilion is built on a cliff, with half embedded in the rock and half suspended in the air. It blends harmoniously with the surrounding mountains, water, and trees, creating a stunning picture from afar. 3⃣ The Double-sided Buddha can be seen from afar at the foot of the mountain, with its golden glow at the top. It offers a panoramic view of the entire scenic area, with an excellent view. 🛣 Location: Daci Rock Scenic Area, Jiande, Hangzhou 🚙 Transportation: Take a taxi from Jiande High-speed Railway Station, about 50 minutes (I took a carpool there and back.) 🎑 Autumn viewing: Mid-November to early December The autumn frost turns the ginkgo leaves yellow, and the golden ginkgo leaves intoxicate the late autumn. Don't wait any longer, pack up and go out to welcome it!

Hangzhou is not only about West Lake and Leifeng Pagoda, 2 hours from Hangzhou I discovered a small, beautiful and sparsely populated treasure town - Jiande 🎟Tickets: Free with Hangzhou Cultural and Tourism Card; Adult ticket: HKD80; Adult and child: HKD110; Adult ticket + cableway ticket: HKD150 Cable car information: One-way upward cable car HKD80, downward cable car HKD70, slide HKD60 (ticket sales stop at 16:00), glass plank road HKD40. 🚌🚌Transportation 1. Self-driving: About 2 hours from Hangzhou, free parking! 2. High-speed rail: Get off at Jiande Station, then take a taxi for 50 minutes (Didi costs more than HKD100, and the highway toll is HKD18), or take a bus for 1.5 hours 3. There are minibuses from Jiande South Bus Station to Xinye Village, and you can get off at Daciyan Scenic Area. It takes 2 hours to drive from Hangzhou, or you can take the high-speed rail to Jiande Station and then take the bus to journey: 🎈Day 1: Daciyan-Xinye Ancient Village 🎈Day 2: Xin'an River - Yanzhou Ancient City - Qili Sailing ⛳️Daci Rock The Hanging Temple in Jiangnan, standing on the Hanging Temple of Daci Rock, is breathtaking and spectacular with a deep abyss under your feet. The temple here seems to be embedded in the mountain wall, which makes people admire the wisdom and courage of the ancients. There is also a ginkgo tree that is over 700 years old. This season is the most beautiful time. Recommended lazy travel route: First take the elevator 4-5 cable car up the mountain - Hanging Temple - Double-faced Maitreya Buddha - Yuhua Lake - Ksitigarbha Hall - Century-old Ginkgo - Glass plank road - Slide down the mountain 1. Xinye Ancient Village The ancient buildings here are well preserved, and every corner exudes the breath of history. 2. Xin'an River Take a boat trip on the river, the mountains on both sides are reflected in the water, the beauty is so beautiful that it makes people forget their worries. 3. Yanzhou Ancient City The sedimentation of history and the vitality of modern times are intertwined. Walking under the ancient city wall, touching the ancient bricks and stones, it seems that you can hear the echo of history 4. Qiliyangfan The Qili sailboat is a bright spot on the Fuchun River. Traveling through the mountains and rivers by boat, I felt as if I had become a person in the painting. I couldn't help but want to recite a poem. Notice! ️ There is a cable car going up the mountain at Daciyan. People with good physical strength can also hike. It is also a pet-friendly scenic spot. We saw many cute dogs along the way. The transportation between scenic spots is not very convenient, suitable for self-driving

Red walls and tiles, waiting for you 🏮 Here, you can enjoy the real scenery of Fuchun Mountain and the unique scenery of Xin'an River, which is like the Hanging Temple in southern China. In the scenic area, there is also a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. Every November, it turns into a golden fairy tale world, which is very beautiful. Practical information - Location and transportation: - Self-driving: It takes about 2 hours to drive from Hangzhou, and 3.5 hours from Shanghai. - High-speed rail: You can take the high-speed rail to Jiande Station, and then take a taxi to Hangzhou Jiande Daci Rock Scenic Area. - Ginkgo viewing period: From November to early December, don't miss this great viewing period. - Travel route: Take the cable car up the mountain ➡️ Visit the Hanging Temple ➡️ Enjoy the Double-sided Buddha ➡️ Stroll along Yuhua Lake ➡️ View the ginkgo tree ➡️ Experience the glass plank road ➡️ Slide down the mountain. The whole journey is easy and convenient without returning. Recommended check-in points - Hanging Temple: It was built in the Yuan Dynasty, half embedded in the rock belly of the mountain, and the other half suspended in the air, supported by pillars on the cliff, which is really thrilling and shocking. Taking photos from different angles can show its thrilling and unique architectural charm. - Double-sided Buddha: The golden Buddha sits peacefully on the top of the mountain, which is very shocking. No matter from the east or the west, you can see its full and real smile. - Ancient ginkgo tree: It is said that this ginkgo tree is over a thousand years old. Every autumn, the tree is full of golden leaves, which is very beautiful. It has gone through a long time, but it is still lush. Travel tips - It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain, which is very friendly to those who want to travel easily. - The best time to view ginkgo is in November. If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of ginkgo, you should plan ahead. - If you have enough time, you can arrange a two-day tour to visit Yanzhou Ancient City, Lingxi Cave, and Xin'an River to experience different customs. - Food recommendation: There are many delicious foods in Jiande, such as Jiande tofu buns, Yanzhou crispy cakes, and local farm dishes, such as stewed chicken, stream fish, etc., which are very delicious. You must try them.

The most beautiful thing in autumn is the brilliant golden ginkgo leaves covering the ground under the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. It’s as if you have fallen into a golden fairy tale world! This time I finally got to check in at the famous thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. The Hanging Temple of Jiangnan is hidden in Daciyan, Jiande~ To be honest, this thousand-year-old ginkgo tree is so beautiful that it’s hard to describe. - Share a wave of game strategies with everyone, it is recommended to collect‼ 📍Address: Daciyan Scenic Area, Jiande, Hangzhou Transportation: Drive or take the high-speed rail It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from Suzhou, and parking is free. Jiande Station: It costs about 70-80 yuan to take a taxi to the scenic spot; Bus No. 325 goes directly to the destination and costs RMB 6. Fixed departures, 10:00 and 15:00. ⏰Entrance time: 8:00-16:00 - ✅Must-visit check-in point Millennium Ginkgo Tree: Beautiful❗It is one of the top ten most beautiful ancient trees in Hangzhou. With a history of more than 800 years, this ginkgo tree is suspended in the cliffs of Daci Rock. From a distance, it is golden in large areas, which is magnificent and stunning.❣ This place is especially suitable for taking photos and checking in. Friends who like it must not miss it‼ Every shot looks great, full of atmosphere! Glass plank road: It is the best place to view the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree and feel the thrill of being at high altitude. - ✅ Worth checking in Heart of Love Coffee: Drink a cup of coffee among the mountains and forests, and feel the peaceful time! Print another Daciyan color seal, perfect! Take the cable car up the mountain: Traveling through the clouds and mist, it feels like being in a fairyland. It is nice to enjoy the beautiful scenery while climbing the mountain. Hanging Temple in Jiangnan: The same style as "Joy of Life", I have to say I was shocked! Half of it is suspended in the air, and half of it is embedded in the rock. Nature is so magical! Two-Faced Buddha: Many people will worship here and even pray to the Buddha. Downhill slide: It feels like returning to childhood, you can give it a try. - 🔜Summary: The whole trip takes about 3-4 hours. You can take the cable car up the mountain and use the slide down the mountain. It is effortless. Everyone, take advantage of the golden autumn season and rush!!!

No need to go to Shanxi Visit Daci Rock in Jiande, Zhejiang To see the Jiangnan Hanging Temple Joy of Life 2 was filmed here And the beautiful ancient ginkgo trees ~ 📍 Location: Jiande Daci Rock Scenic Area 🚗 Transportation: 2 hours by car from Hangzhou 🚄 High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Jiande Station, then take a taxi ✔️ My itinerary: Cable car → Hanging Temple → Ginkgo trees → Double-sided Buddha → Yuhua Lake → Glass Walkway → Dry Slide 1️⃣ Hanging Temple Built in the Yuan Dynasty, it has a history of over 700 years. Half is embedded in the cliff, and half is suspended in the air. It's very spectacular. 2️⃣ Ginkgo trees The huge ancient ginkgo trees are over 720 years old, with lush branches and leaves, and a deep sense of Zen. ✨ Best time to see the ginkgo trees: Mid-November to early December 3️⃣ Double-sided Buddha The golden double-sided Maitreya Buddha has a very unique shape, sitting on top of the mountains, overlooking the world. 4️⃣ Yuhua Lake The lake is clear and deep, like a piece of fine jade, warm and smooth. 5️⃣ Glass Walkway The walkway is transparent, and you can see the scenery below. ✔️ Travel tips: ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–16:00 🎫 Ticket: 80 yuan 🚠 Cable car: 80 yuan up, 70 yuan down; 🛝 Slide: 60 yuan

The beautiful scenery of the Hanging Temple in Jiangnan, one-day tour guide ||| Itinerary: At 8 o'clock in the morning, we set off from Hangzhou on time and arrived at Daciyan Scenic Area in about an hour's drive. The scenic spot is open from 8 am to 4 pm, so it is recommended that you set off early. This way you can have plenty of time to play. - Ticket Information: Adult tickets are about 80 yuan and can be purchased directly at the entrance of the scenic area. 🏞Jiangnan Hanging Temple: As soon as I entered the scenic area, I was shocked by the Hanging Temple in front of me. Half embedded in the rock, Half of it is suspended in the air, it's really spectacular! I walked along the wooden path along the cliff. Every step was taken carefully, but at the same time I was attracted by the unique beauty of this architecture. This is also the filming location of "Joy of Life". If you are a fan of the drama, you must come and check it out! Two-Faced Buddha: Then we saw a huge two-faced Maitreya Buddha statue, shining with gold. Very spectacular. Standing in front of the Buddha, I feel my soul has been purified. - 🏞 The first natural standing Buddha in China: What impressed me most was the natural landscape of "the mountain is a Buddha, and the Buddha is a mountain". The 147-meter-high mountain wall looks like a giant Buddha from a distance. This perfect combination of nature and humanity makes people marvel at the wonders of nature. - 🚠 Cable car information: We chose the "upward cable car + glass plank road + downward slide" package, which cost a total of 120 yuan. The one-way upward cable car is 80 yuan, the downward cable car is 70 yuan, the slide is 60 yuan, and the glass plank road is 40 yuan. I suggest you try this package to experience the thrill of being at high altitudes. Ticket sales will stop at 4 pm, so remember to go early! - 📸 Tips for taking photos: Every angle of the Hanging Temple is beautiful, remember to take more photos. The two-faced Buddha and the natural Buddha are both great photo spots, don't miss them. You can take panoramic photos of the Jiangnan Hanging Temple on the glass plank road. Those who are brave enough can give it a try. There is also a Ginkgo Festival in November, where you can take more photos - Food recommendations: There are some local snacks near the scenic area, such as Jiande dried tofu, sesame cakes, etc. They taste good and are affordable.

In the early winter, the ancient ginkgo tree in front of the Daciyan Hanging Temple in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, puts on a 'golden armor', forming a beautiful picture. The Daciyan Hanging Temple is famous all over the world for its rare landscape of 'the mountain is a Buddha, and the Buddha is a mountain', and it is included in 'The Best of China'. Half of its main temple, the Dizang King Hall, is embedded in the rock, and the other half is hanging in the air, which is quite spectacular, so it is called 'the Hanging Temple of Jiangnan'. The ancient ginkgo tree next to the temple is 39.5 meters high, with a diameter at breast height of 1.3 meters, and it is over 700 years old. It has been selected as one of the 'Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Trees in Hangzhou'.

My fate with Jiande originated in the midsummer of 2017. Since then, I have come to Jiande once or twice every year. Every time we meet, Jiande brings me unprecedented surprises⭐️. This autumn 🍂 journey, chasing light and shadow in Jiande day after day, witnessing the beautiful twelve hours of Jiande. journey: DAY 1 Xinye Ancient Village, stay at Daciyan B&B DAY 2 Tea and Zen Courtyard in B&B Village, Daci Rock, Aviation Town, Shouchang Night Market DAY 3 Strawberry Town, return 1️⃣Xinye Ancient Village In November in the south of the Yangtze River, the autumn wind is cool, and the ancient village of Xinye after the rain is The vegetable garden next to the village, the branches full of persimmons, and the straight tower in the distance, this is the first glimpse of the new leaves that I get, and it is beautiful enough. 🏞 Xinye Ancient Village is the largest village in China where the Ye family gathers. Over the past hundreds of years, Xinye has still well preserved 16 ancient ancestral halls and more than 200 ancient residential buildings. Therefore, it is also known as the "Open-air Museum of Chinese Ming and Qing Architecture". 2️⃣Tea Zen Courtyard Waking up in a homestay in the mountains, the warm sunshine fills the entire village. Come to the tea and Zen courtyard, pick up a teacup, sip tea and enjoy the warm bath of the autumn and winter sunshine. 3️⃣ Daci Rock When you come to Jiande to enjoy the autumn, Daciyan must be a must-visit stop, just because the nearly thousand-year-old ginkgo tree is worth a visit to Jiande. Daciyan is a scenic spot that perfectly combines Buddhist culture and natural scenery. It has always been known as the "Little Jiuhua in Western Zhejiang" and is famous for being the "Hanging Temple in Jiangnan and the First Natural Standing Buddha in the Country". Every late autumn, when the ginkgo trees shed their leaves, they are extremely beautiful. 4️⃣ Aviation Town The Aviation Town includes the Xinlian Aviation Science and Technology Center, the Xinlian General Aviation Base, and the Science and Technology Center. A general airport, it mainly provides short-distance flights and high-altitude projects, such as short-distance flights from Jiande to Zhenjiang, while the main high-altitude project is skydiving. ‼ ️There are nine routes for sightseeing in Xinliantong Aviation. Different routes have different durations, attractions, and fees. This time we experienced the 30-minute Zhijiang route, which costs 1,280 yuan per person. The Science Center is a great place to visit with children 5️⃣ Shouchang Night Market Buy Shouchang special snacks at the night market, such as lotus cake, Beijing dates, and green onion candy... 6️⃣ Strawberry Town Yangcunqiao Strawberry Picking Base is adjacent to Jiande High-speed Railway Station, which is very convenient. This picking base is really huge. The strawberry picking base is also a great place to take photos and check in - the Sky City. The strawberries here grow in mid-air, so you don’t need to squat or bend down to pick them. During the three-day and two-night trip, Jiande brought us much more joy than I had imagined. If you don’t know where to go for an autumn trip, why not go to Jiande? You will enjoy a different journey.