[2024 Dalian Attraction] Travel Guide for Lianhuashan Park (North Gate) (Updated Oct)

Head to the mountains and sea, and enjoy the romance of Lianhua Mountain.

Lianhua Mountain Temple is located at No. 60 Yingchun Road, Xigang District, Dalian. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Dalian, surrounded by green mountains on three sides, with beautiful natural scenery. Here is a guide to Lianhua Mountain Temple: - Opening hours: Temporarily closed. For specific opening hours, please pay attention to relevant official channels or media reports. - Ticket price: Free. - Transportation guide: - Self-driving: Navigate to Lianhua Mountain Temple, the temple has a parking lot. - Public transportation: Take bus 525, 529, 715 to Forest Zoo Station and walk to the scenic spot; or take bus 702, 541 to Shidao Street Primary School Station and walk to the scenic spot. - Recommended tour route: - Mountain gate: Appreciate the mountain gate architecture of Lianhua Mountain Temple and feel the solemn atmosphere of the Buddhist temple. - Hall of Heavenly Kings: Worship the Four Heavenly Kings and learn about the legend of the Buddhist Dharma Protectors. - Yuantong Bao Hall: Worship Guanyin Bodhisattva and pray for peace and well-being. - Daxiong Bao Hall: Worship Sakyamuni Buddha and feel the profoundness of Buddhism. - Around the temple: You can take a walk on the hillside around the temple, enjoy the natural scenery, and you may also encounter wild sika deer. - Scenic spot introduction: - Daxiong Bao Hall: The Sakyamuni Buddha enshrined in the Daxiong Bao Hall is 4.3 meters high and is the largest original jade Buddha in China. - Architectural style: The temple building combines traditional and modern styles, and the green tiles and white walls complement the natural landscape. - Buddha statue sculpture: The Buddha statues in the temple are all carved from Xiuyu, one of the four famous jades in China, with exquisite craftsmanship. - Recommended food: - Vegetarian meal: There may be restaurants around the temple that provide vegetarian meals, where you can taste light and healthy vegetarian food. - Precautions: - Observe the temple's regulations and etiquette, keep quiet, and do not make loud noises. - Respect Buddhist beliefs, do not smoke, drink or eat meat in the temple. - Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. Before going to Lianhua Mountain Temple, it is recommended to understand the opening hours and related regulations of the temple in advance to better plan your itinerary. At the same time, pay attention to personal safety and health, and comply with local epidemic prevention and control measures. I hope this guide will help you and wish you a good time at Lianhua Mountain Temple!