[2024 Changsha County Attraction] Travel Guide for Songbaisi (Updated Oct)
Temples
Address:
Dongsheng Road, Xingsha Town
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Life advice: Visit this ancient Northern Song Dynasty temple before leaving Changsha
It turns out that there is such a niche and tranquil ancient temple hidden in Changsha's Xingsha.
Originally built during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a history of over 900 years.
Named 'Songbai Temple' for its verdant pines and cypresses and towering ancient trees.
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📍Songbai Temple (North Gate of Xingsha Cultural Park, under Sanyi Bridge)
🎫: No ticket required
🕐: 8:00-17:00
🚘: Recommended to drive, there is a parking lot at the entrance (free within 1 hour)
🚇: Or take the subway to 'Xingsha Station' and then take a taxi
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🌿Visiting route
Main Gate - Hall of Heavenly Kings - Bell and Drum Tower - Sutra Collection Pavilion - Maitreya Hall
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Checked in at Songbai Temple
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Songbai Temple was built during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty
Named for the surrounding green pines and cypresses, though it's not as famous as other ancient temples in Changsha, it lacks nothing in terms of bustling incense offerings.
When feeling restless, why not come here for a walk, pray for blessings, and may all your wishes come true Changsha·Songbai Temple
Opening hours 8:00-17:00 Free
Address | Drive (parking available) or take the subway line 3 to Xianglong Station and then take a taxi
Address Changsha County, Xingsha Cultural Park·Songbai Temple Songbai Temple .
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The lesser-known temples in Changsha fall into the green poetry
The name of Songbai Temple is very pleasant to the ear, and I was attracted by the name before going. After visiting, it truly lives up to its reputation, with ancient trees reaching the sky and pines and cypresses lush and green.
The temple is located in the Xingsha Cultural Park, right at the entrance of a road, which can be described as hidden in the bustling city. It was originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty, and the existing buildings were reconstructed later. The layout of the temple is regular, not much different from other temples, with several main halls arranged in order from bottom to top after entering, and the bell tower and drum tower on the left and right sides. To the right of the entrance, there is a long corridor that leads directly to the scripture repository at the top.
The most conspicuous in the courtyard are a few large trees. When I first went there at the end of March, they had just sprouted new leaves, all fresh green. The corridor next to the Mahavira Hall is very picturesque. Next to the ancient trees, there is a stone pagoda with a simple and attractive design, which is not commonly seen in other temples in Changsha.
I have been there twice recently, both on rainy days. The first time I went, the entire temple was just me and my friend, very quiet. The second time was on a windy day, and there were hardly any people, the bells on the roof were blown by the wind and rang 'clang clang clang', filling the courtyard with the sound of bells.
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99% of people in Changsha don't know that there is such a pure land that is very healing
99% of people in Changsha don't know that there is such a pure land that is very healing
Living in Xingsha for more than 6 years, I didn't know that there was such a thriving temple. I took advantage of the New Year's holiday and went straight to the check-in place. Entering the gate of the temple, the lush cypress trees are decorated with the yellow leaves of winter, the morning bell and the evening drum, the incense is curling, a transcendent realm, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and can't help but sigh that Xingsha actually has such a hidden pure land in the city! You must come to enjoy this tranquility in your spare time. Location:
Songbai Temple, located in Changsha County, Changsha City, next to Xingsha Cultural Park about ten kilometers away from the city.