[2024 Changzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Cishansi (Updated Sep)
Temples
Address:
No. 21 Fenglin Road, Minghuang, Hutang Town
Cishan Temple, Wujin.
Cishan Temple is located on Fenglin South Road, Wujin District, Changzhou. It is a Buddhist temple with exotic charm. Originally named Cishan Temple, it was built during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty and was approved for opening and renamed Cishan Temple in 1995. The temple has a unique architectural style, using the Dai-style dry column, that is, the architectural style of Southern Buddhism. The entire temple is shining with gold and has a unique exotic style. The temple is divided into three areas, the Amitabha Buddha Hall on the central axis is a landmark building area, the eastern conventional temple hall, the Buddha worship area, and the western Daci'an Beauty Court.
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 7:00-17:00
Transportation: Self or bus 307
Address: No. 221, Fenglin South Road, Wujin District
Nova~Cook
This is really not Thailand! This is the Ci Shan Temple in Changzhou
This is really not Thailand! The temple entrance at Ci Shan Temple in Changzhou is free of charge~
It is said that this place is also a TV drama shooting location~ It is recommended to drive there, as the temple's parking lot is free.
Transportation: Take the subway line 1 (transfer at the South Exit of Science and Education City to bus 535 - get off at Fengcheng Road Mingxin Road)
Changzhou Ci Shan Temple is a temple with exotic charm, adopting the Dai ethnic group's stilt style (Theravada Buddhism) in its architectural design, which is very characteristic of Southeast Asia. The temple layout is divided into three main areas:
The east axis is the conventional temple hall worship area, equipped with the Heavenly King Hall, side halls on both sides, the Mahavira Hall, and the Pure Land Lecture Hall.
The central axis features the Amitabha Buddha Hall as the temple's iconic building, with the Western Paradise's leading Buddha - Amitabha Buddha - enshrined within.
The west axis has an eight-story nursing home, where charitable prayer and visitation activities are regularly held.
Highlights of the temple include:
Unique architectural style, blending Dai stilt style with Theravada Buddhist elements, full of exotic charm.
Exquisite decorations, the temple's golden dragon sculptures and fifty thousand Amitabha Buddha statues are astonishing.
The temple is moderately sized, with a visit time of about half an hour, suitable for visitors with tight schedules.
Free admission, convenient transportation, free parking at the entrance, suitable for self-driving tours.
The temple's opening hours are from 8 am to 5 pm. It is advised to plan your trip in advance for a better visit and experience.
KORI ERICKSON
Don't think it's in Thailand
This is Changzhou, the niche exotic Cishan Temple.
Free parking, free attractions
As soon as I walked in, I was shocked. Everywhere I looked, there were Southeast Asian Buddhist buildings. It is a very beautiful exotic temple. It uses the Yi ethnic group's thousand-railing style, which is the architectural type of Theravada Buddhism. The golden buildings shine under the sun. The corners of the eaves have about 280 golden dragon carvings, which look even more exquisite and spectacular. No wonder many tourists who come here by name will say: 'A glance into Thailand, originally in Changzhou'
ExpeditionExplorers
Inside the magnificient Cihansi Temple
Went for my morning walk and found this beautiful temple.
It's located in Wujin, Changzhou near the University area.
Walking around you can hear the monks in prayer and other visits partaking.
I love the building designs they remind me of the temples in Thailand. But, the statues and ceilings inside the buildings are even more beautiful.
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