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Lingyuan Mountain is a sacred mountain full of stories and legends.

🌈Highlights: ① Rich forest vegetation: Lingyuan Mountain is lush with trees, with large areas of pine trees and other vegetation, providing shade and fresh air. It is a natural oxygen bar. Walking in the mountains, you can feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. It is a great place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life. ② Beautiful scenery: Standing on the mountain, you can overlook the distant Luoshang Mountain, Huabiao Mountain, and the towns of Jinjiang City. The view is wide and the scenery is pleasant. There are also unique geological landscapes such as natural boulders on the mountain, adding a unique scenery to Lingyuan Mountain. ③ Lingyuan Zen Temple: Lingyuan Mountain is home to the thousand-year-old Lingyuan Zen Temple, known for its spiritual response. The temple has a long history and is very popular. Its main buildings include the Mahavira Hall, Dizang Hall, and Patriarch Hall. The architectural style is simple and elegant, with profound religious and historical value. ④ Cliff carvings: There are many cliff carvings in the mountains, which are precious cultural heritage left by ancient literati and scholars. They have high artistic and historical research value, adding a strong cultural atmosphere to Lingyuan Mountain. 🕐️Opening hours: - Summer (May 1–September 30): 8:30 am–12 pm, 3 pm–6 pm - Winter (October 1–April 30): 8:30 am–12 pm, 2:30 pm–5:30 pm; open Monday to Friday, closed on weekends. 🏝️Recommended routes: ① Easy and relaxing route: Enter through the main entrance of the scenic area and follow the relatively gentle hiking trail. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the cliff carvings along the road. After arriving at Lingyuan Zen Temple, you can visit the temple and experience the religious culture. Then you can choose to take a short break in the rest area near the temple and then return the same way. This route is suitable for those who are physically weak or want to take a leisurely tour. The whole journey takes about 2–3 hours. ② In-depth exploration route: First, start climbing from the hiking trail. After a period of climbing, you will reach the viewing platform at the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Jinjiang City. Then go to Lingyuan Zen Temple and carefully visit the various buildings and cultural relics of the temple. Then you can look for cliff carvings in the mountains and appreciate the calligraphy art of the ancients. Then walk along the boardwalk and enjoy the green mountains and rivers on both sides. Finally, return to the entrance of the scenic area from another downhill road. This route is relatively long and requires some physical strength, but you can enjoy the scenery and culture of Lingyuan Mountain more comprehensively. The whole journey takes about 4–5 hours.
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