Guanyin Temple

Nanjing Donglu Mountain Guanyin Temple Standing before the Buddha, a bow spans a thousand years! Massive, oppressive, and awe-inspiring, this is the Guanyin Temple on Donglu Mountain in Lishui, Nanjing. The origin of the half-body Buddha statue is unknown. However, standing before it and observing its contemplative expression is deeply moving. The site is spiritually vibrant, serving as the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River, with grand architectural scale, and is a renowned Buddhist holy site. Address: Northwest of Libailu Zen Country Temple, Dongshan Line, Lishui District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province ❤️ Open all day for free Transportation: ✈️ Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, 33 kilometers away 🚄 Take the high-speed train to Nanjing South Station, 58 kilometers away After arriving in Nanjing, you can take a taxi, 🚗 Drive with navigation to Donglu Mountain Guanyin Temple, about an hour's drive from the city, with free parking, and you can drive directly to the top "Yuandong Treasure Hall" Tour Route: I personally suggest starting from the top down from Yuandong Treasure Hall, mainly because it's less tiring Guanyin Cave - Jingping Square - Thousand-Hand Guanyin - Half-Body Buddha - Yuandong Treasure Hall Guanyin Cave is not open to the public, Yuandong Treasure Hall is not open to the public, but both are directly accessible without obstruction ⚠️ Important Notes 1⃣️ The temple is still under continuous construction and improvement, currently admission is free, future is uncertain 2⃣️ If you only want to take photos of the half-body Buddha statue, you can drive directly to the mid-mountain Guanyin Zen Temple 3⃣️ The sunlight on the Buddha's head is around 4 pm, which can capture the effect of sunlight shining upon it 4⃣️ The number of visitors is increasing, and the foot of the mountain is often filled with parked cars, but currently, you can drive to the top near Yuandong Treasure Hall, which is convenient 5⃣️ It is recommended to visit from the top down, so if you get too tired, you can return at any time 6⃣️ Do not wear revealing clothing, and loud noises are prohibited

| The giant Buddha statue is so stunning! Hello~ I'm Xia Ji, a worker who recharges through travel~ Nice to meet you~ This Labor Day, I felt everyone's love for Nanjing❤‍🔥. Actually, Nanjing has many lesser-known but beautiful spots. Today, I want to recommend a super stunning giant half-body Buddha statue~ Many people know about Nanjing's Jiming Temple, but few know that in Lishui's Donglu Mountain, there is a lower court of Jiming Temple: Guanyin Temple! It is backed by Donglu Mountain, facing Zhongshan Lake, and is known as the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River. The temple🛕 was originally built during the Yuan dynasty, named Donglu Mountain West Foothill Guanyin Nunnery, and after several ups and downs due to wars, it has now become the lower court of Jiming Temple and has been listed as a key temple construction by the provincial and municipal governments. There is a giant half-body Buddha statue here, and seeing it can only be described as stunning! Pray devoutly🙏, hoping for smooth sailing and all wishes to come true~ The entire temple covers a large area, and the route for touring from bottom to top is👣: Guanyin Cave➡ Jingping Square➡ Sending Child Guanyin➡ Half-body Great Buddha➡ Guanyin Zen Temple 💰Ticket: 🆓 The temple is still under renovation, and the admission is currently free. 🚗Arrival: About 1h drive from Nanjing city center, free parking Take the high-speed train to Lishui Station, and a 10-minute taxi ride will get you there 🔖Touring Tips: 1⃣ The half-body Great Buddha is beautiful at sunset, with the sun☀ above the Buddha's head, giving a feeling of sunshine spreading all over 2⃣ The temple's facilities are not yet fully equipped, so you can bring some water and snacks, but please do not litter 3⃣ It is recommended to tour from bottom to top, take photos📸, climb to the top and then return the same way, with a touring time of about 2-3 hours 4⃣ When visiting the temple, do not wear revealing clothes and avoid making loud noises 5⃣ It is advised to wear comfortable shoes👟 as the scenic area is large and involves climbing steps 💡If you have enough time, I recommend visiting a few nearby attractions in Lishui, which can be toured together 🔸Wuxiang Temple Reservoir (suitable for camping, walking children and dogs) 🔸Tianshengqiao Scenic Area (annual music festival venue, known as the 'Little Three Gorges') 🔸Wuxiang Water Town (evening performances and food)

🏞️ Located in the eastern part of Lishui District, the Donglu Mountain Scenic Area is the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River, known in ancient times as 'Donglu Stacked Peaks'. The temple was originally built during the Yuan Dynasty and has a long history of flourishing incense. The newly built Guanyin Temple is a branch of the Jiming Temple, backed by Donglu Mountain and facing Zhongshan Lake. The temple's architecture is grand and is a sacred Buddhist site in Lishui. Donglu Mountain Scenic Area, where the temple is located, is named after Yan Ziling, a famous scholar of the Eastern Han Dynasty who built a hut and lived in seclusion here, and is also famous as the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River. 📍 Highlights of Donglu Guanyin Temple: ✅ Wild Monkeys Guanyin Temple is backed by Donglu Mountain in Lishui, and wild monkeys often run into the temple from the mountain. It is said that four monkeys have already converted to Buddhism. They are almost fearless of tourists, but they are quite annoyed by the endless photography. If you keep taking pictures, they may snatch the phone and throw it away. ✅ Source of Qinhuai Donglu Mountain in Lishui is one of the sources of the Qinhuai River. From here, you can see mountain springs converging and eventually forming the well-known Qinhuai River. ✅ Buddhist Architecture Whether it's the Pure Bottle Square, the Child-Sending Guanyin Square, or the main hall, every Buddhist building in Guanyin Temple is spectacular and ranks among the best in all the major temples in Nanjing. 🔷 Address: 750 meters northwest of Lushan Line, Lishui District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, near the Bailu Chan Country Temple 🈺 Business Hours: Need to consult the scenic area 💰 Admission: Currently free, but there will soon be a charge of 20 yuan per person

➡ Originally, our destination was Wu Xiang Water Town After arriving, it was unexpected that it was quite different from what we saw online. Taking advantage of the early daylight, we discovered the Donglu Mountain -- Guanyin Temple, which did not require an entrance fee. Looking down from above, it was truly breathtaking. Once there, my mood naturally calmed down.~ In front of the Buddha, I silently prayed, not for glory or wealth, but for everything to go smoothly, safely, and healthily.~ Mom also took a picture of the sunset over Donglu Mountain for me and my boyfriend. From my mother's perspective, we looked so beautiful! !

The Guanyin Temple was founded in the Yuan Dynasty, with a long history. The newly built Guanyin Temple is the lower court of the Jiming Temple, backed by the Donglu Mountain, facing the Zhongshan Lake, and is the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River. The whole temple is very large, and from the planning perspective, it is composed of three main axes: the Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva axis, the Amitabha Buddha axis, and the Guanyin Bodhisattva axis. It is currently a semi-finished product, with only the Guanyin Bodhisattva axis open to the public, but it is still worth a visit when passing by. Driving up the mountain to check in is just to see the giant half-body Buddha statue in front of the Guanyin Zen Court, which is full of Zen and very much in the style of Tadao Ando's design. Standing in front of it, one suddenly has the realization of 'Where the Buddha's eyes cast down, life and death are both exhausting.' You can drive up the mountain for free, and there is food available at the foot of the mountain. No need for a drone, even without a camera, a mobile phone can take great shots. As a mid-stop on a one-day tour of Lishui, after visiting the Donglu Mountain Guanyin Temple, I will take you all to the Tiansheng Bridge next.

Donglu Guanyin Temple is located in the Donglu Mountain Scenic Area to the east of Lishui District, Nanjing City. It is known as the lower court of Jiming Temple and is even more famous as the source of the hundred-mile Qinhuai River! The scenery is beautiful, with the internet-famous Buddha head being particularly impressive. Many inconspicuous corners are also very charming, and it feels like visiting in the evening would be even more beautiful! The small courtyards intertwined with vines must be lush and blooming with vegetation in the spring and summer! Some people love the surrounding forests, while others enjoy the gentle lakes in the Wuxiang Mountains. With the nourishment of water, the vegetation on Donglu Mountain is more luxuriant, the mountains are more majestic, and life is more vibrant!