[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingliang Temple (Updated Nov)

Nanjing really can't keep it a secret! Inside Qingliangshan Park, there is a super quiet ancient academy—the Chongzheng Academy. White walls and dark tiles, bamboo shadows swaying, stepping inside feels like entering the slow time of old Nanjing. Stone steps, window lattices, tree shadows, every frame is picture-perfect. Sunlight pours down from the eaves, and even the air carries the scent of books~ No crowds, no noise. Next to it is the serene and ancient Qingliang Temple.

| A Millennium-Old Secret Realm in the City Center. 🌿 Qingliangshan Park, Nanjing | A Millennium-Old Secret Realm in the City Center, Travel Back to the Ancient Capital of the Six Dynasties in a Second! 📍 Address: No. 83, Qingliangshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing 🚌 Transportation: Take bus No. 6/20/43/60/91/303 directly to "Qingliangshan Park Station" and get off! 🎫 Ticket: Free! However, small attractions such as Saoyelou and Li Jianchen Art Museum require a CNY 3 ticket (optional visit). ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (may be adjusted in some seasons). ✨ Must-See Highlights 1️⃣ Saoyelou: The former residence of Gong Xian, a painter in the late Ming Dynasty, is a retro wooden building with white walls and black tiles, surrounded by bamboo forests. When the morning light falls, you can take ancient-style blockbusters in minutes! Remember to find the ancient well of "Huanyang Spring", which is said to have magical effects. 2️⃣ Chongzheng Academy: The Chinese Strange Stone Museum, rebuilt from a Ming Dynasty academy. When the hydrangea flowers bloom in April, the white flowers reflect the white walls and vermilion doors, as if breaking into the courtyard of "Dream of the Red Chamber"! This is also a holy place for Hanfu photography 📸. 3️⃣ Qingliang Temple: The former site of Li Yu's summer palace, the post-master of the Southern Tang Dynasty, is full of Zen with the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus between the red walls and black tiles. It is said that "Zhuma Slope" next to the temple is the place where Zhuge Liang praised "Zhongshan Panlong, Stone Tiger Crouching", which is a must-go for history buffs. 📸 Photo Tips Hydrangea Flower Season: In April, the hydrangea flowers of Chongzheng Academy are clustered into groups, matched with the window lattices and cloisters of the Jiangnan Garden, creating a full atmosphere! Architectural Details: The double-eaved corners of the academy, the mottled bamboo shadows of Saoyelou, and the red wall light and shadow of Qingliang Temple are all excellent compositions in every corner. Early Morning or Evening: There are few people and the light is soft, and the bamboo forest and ancient temple are more quiet, suitable for shooting the artistic conception of "empty mountains after new rain". 🚶♀️ Travel Guide Time Arrangement: The park is not big, 1–2 hours is enough to visit. It is recommended to check in together with the nearby "Stone City Park" (the night view is super beautiful) or Wulongtan Park. Seasonal Recommendation: Spring and autumn are the best! Enjoy flowers from March to May, and enjoy ginkgo and red leaves from September to November. The green shade in summer is also a good place to escape the summer heat~ Surrounding Food: There are many snack shops around Nanjing Normal University and Hohai University on the north side of the park. Plum Blossom Cake and Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup should not be missed!

With the warm spring sun and gentle breeze, it is the perfect time of the year to enjoy cherry blossoms! This year, I encountered a pink romantic feast in Nanjing Qingliangshan Park. Now I want to share this beauty with my dear children~ 📍 Location and transportation Qingliangshan Park is located at No. 83 Qingliangshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing. It is recommended to drive by yourself and navigate directly to the destination. There are parking lots around the park, but there are more tourists on weekends, so it is recommended to leave early. 🌸 Flower viewing experience As soon as you step into the park, you are instantly attracted by the blooming sea of ​​cherry blossoms. More than a thousand Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloomed freely along the winding paths, with layers of pink and white petals as gorgeous as clouds in the sky. As the breeze blows, petals flutter down, creating a romantic cherry blossom rain that falls on shoulders and on the ground, so beautiful that it takes your breath away. The quaint Chongzheng Academy is set against the backdrop of cherry blossoms, with white walls, green tiles and pink cherry blossoms interwoven together. A casual shot will create a beautiful ancient-style blockbuster; the flying eaves of Saoye Tower are framed with cherry blossoms, and the simplicity of the flying eaves matches the softness of the cherry blossoms, which is full of artistic conception; on the slope of Ginkgo Valley, a bird's-eye view of the cherry blossoms cascading down like a waterfall has a shocking visual effect. Walking under the cherry trees, you can smell the scent of spring and feel like you are in a dreamy fairy tale world. 📸 Photography Tips In terms of dressing, light-colored skirts or Hanfu are very popular, and standing under the cherry blossom trees, the atmosphere is perfect. When taking photos, you can make use of the park's architectural elements, such as photographing cherry blossoms through ancient windows, or taking close-ups with ancient buildings as the background. Or you can just stroll along the cherry blossom avenue and capture dynamic moments to take unique spring photos. The light is soft from 9 to 11 a.m., which is suitable for taking fresh photos; after 4 p.m., take photos of cherry blossoms against the light, which have a built-in soft light filter and are super beautiful. 🚗 Route Guide We entered the park at around 8 am and went to Cherry Blossom Avenue to take photos and check in while the sun was shining, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of spring. When you get tired of walking around, find a lawn, spread out a picnic mat, and enjoy your picnic time. At noon, you can go to the nearby snack street to try Nanjing’s special food. Duck blood vermicelli soup, plum blossom cake, and salted duck are all very good. In the afternoon, continue to explore other attractions in the park. Qingliang Temple and Zhumapo are both worth visiting to experience the fusion of history and nature. 🌟 Nearby travel recommendations 1. Stone City Ruins Park: It is about a 10-minute walk away. It has the famous "Ghost Face City" with a strong historical charm. Unlike the cherry blossoms in Qingliangshan Park, here you can appreciate the vicissitudes of the ancient city walls and feel the profound history of Nanjing. 2. Nanjing Museum: Although it is a little far away, it is definitely worth a visit! It takes about 30 minutes to drive there. The museum has a rich collection, ranging from ancient cultural relics to modern and contemporary artworks. It will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of Nanjing’s history and culture. After visiting, you can also eat and rest in the nearby shopping mall. 3. Xinjiekou: It is just a few subway stops from Qingliangshan Park. This is Nanjing's bustling business district, with everything from shopping to food and entertainment. After enjoying the cherry blossoms, come here to feel the bustle of the modern city, and enjoy the night view of Xinjiekou at night. Don't miss the cherry blossoms in Qingliangshan Park this spring, come and have a spring date🌸

🌟The travel guide to Nanjing Qingliang Temple Scenic Area planned for you and your family is as follows: 📍Destination Overview Qingliang Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Nanjing, perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and cultural experiences. 🚗Transportation • 🚌Bus: Take the bus to the nearby stop and then walk to Qingliang Temple. • 🚗Self-driving: If you choose to drive yourself, you can navigate to Qingliang Temple, where there will usually be parking spaces nearby. 🎫Ticket Information • 🏷️Free opening: Qingliang Temple is currently open to tourists free of charge, and you can enter and visit without purchasing a ticket. 🕒Opening hours • ⏰Open all day: Qingliang Temple is open to tourists all day, but it is recommended to visit during the day to better appreciate the temple architecture and environment. 🏞️Must-visit attractions • 🌆The main building of Qingliang Temple: Feel the tranquility and solemnity of the temple. • 📖Cultural Exhibition: Learn about the history of the temple and Buddhist culture. 🍽️Dining recommendations • 🍲Vegetarian restaurants around the temple: There are some vegetarian restaurants around the temple where you can taste healthy vegetarian food. 🎉Entertainment • 🧘 Meditation experience: If the temple offers it, you can participate in the meditation experience and feel the peace of mind. 📸Photograph and check-in • 🏰Temple Architecture: The architecture and courtyard of Qingliang Temple are great places for photos, especially at sunrise and sunset. 📝Notes • 👗Dress Code: When visiting the temple, please dress appropriately and avoid wearing overly revealing clothing. • 🙏Respect beliefs: Please keep quiet in the temple and respect local religious beliefs and customs. I hope this guide can make your trip to Qingliang Temple more perfect! If you have any other questions or need more help, feel free to let me know. 🌈🏞️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 The Zen atmosphere of Qingliang Temple makes me feel inner peace. Walking into the temple, the quaint buildings blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment, making you feel like you are in a tranquil painting. ⛩️✨ The temple's garden is beautifully designed, surrounded by green trees and blooming flowers, with a gentle breeze that makes people feel the soothing and peacefulness of nature. 🌸🍃 I especially like to sit quietly in the temple’s Zen room, close my eyes, focus on my breathing, and feel the peace of mind. Such moments make me feel very comfortable. 🧘♂️💖 Every corner of Qingliang Temple exudes a strong cultural atmosphere. Whether it is the exquisite Buddha statues or the elegant incense burners, they all make me feel the profound meaning of practice. 🕉️📜

After enjoying the magnolia flowers at popular spots like Chaotian Palace and Linggu Temple, don't forget this free, lesser-known spot—Qingliangshan Park. 🍃A winding path leads to a secluded spot, where the Zen rooms are surrounded by flowers and trees. ✨The magnolias in Qingliang Temple have quietly bloomed. 🧱Red walls and grey tiles, deep courtyards. ♦️Red walls and white flowers create the ultimate romantic scene of Chinese aesthetics. 📖tips: 🔺Qingliangshan, formerly known as Shitou Mountain, Shishou Mountain, or Shitou City, is known as the 'Scenic Spot of the Six Dynasties.' The numerous historical and cultural sites within the park contribute to its profound historical and cultural heritage. Zhuge Liang once described the terrain of Jinling as 'a tiger lying down and a dragon writhing,' with the tiger lying down referring to the present Qingliangshan. 🔺In Qingliangshan Park, historical sites can be found everywhere, including Zhumapo, Zhuge Wuhou Mansion, Qingliang Temple, Chongzheng Academy (under maintenance), and Saoye Tower. Address: Qingliang Temple inside Qingliangshan Park 🎫 Ticket: Free 🚇 Subway: Take Metro Line 2 to Hanzhongmen Station, exit from Exit 2, and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. Come and join us for a romantic spring outing🌱 ———————————————— I'm Lulu, see you in the next post~

|||Qingliang Temple is located in Gulou District, Nanjing City and was first built in the Southern Dynasties. Nanjing｜Qingliang Temple in Qingliang Mountain|||Qingliang Temple is located in Gulou District, Nanjing. It was first built in the Southern Dynasties. Li Bian went to Qingliang Mountain to escape the summer heat and changed the name to "Shitou Qingliang Avenue". The eminent monk Wen Yi Zen Master lived in the temple and founded the Fayan School, one of the five schools of Chinese Buddhist Zen. In the fourth year of Zhonghe reign of Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty (884), it was named Xingjiao Temple. It was called Qingliang Temple in the early Ming Dynasty and is still in use today. The temple was originally quite large in scale, and its buildings were destroyed and rebuilt many times. The Buddhist hall was built in the late Qing Dynasty. The idiom "To untie the bell, one must be the one who tied it" comes from Qingliang Temple. transportation 🚇Subway: Take Nanjing Metro Line 2 to Hanzhongmen Station and exit from Exit 2. 🚌Bus: Take Bus No. 6, 60, 91, 317, 511, 532, or 552 to Qingliangshan Park. 📍Address Qingliang Temple is located on Qingliang Mountain in Gulou District, Nanjing. 🎫Tickets Free 🆓