Dafo Temple Scenic Spot

Went to the Xinchang Dafo Temple in Shaoxing with mom... Set off from Beilun by coach, it took an hour and 40 minutes... Stopped at a service station on the way and used the restroom. The reclining Buddha is a must-see, it's spectacular! You need to climb stairs to get there. It's quite high up Further inside, you need to buy a small ticket 🎫 20 yuan per person, children under 1.2 meters are free. The first big Buddha, it is said to be over 200 years older than the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan.

⚠️ Historical background: It was built more than 1500 years ago during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with a rich historical background; it has both the "first big Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River" and the "first reclining Buddha in Asia", and the scenery of the Dafo Temple in autumn is pleasant. 🇱🇨Suggested route: Reclining Buddha Hall-Thousand Buddha Zen Temple-Buddha Heart Square-Dafo Temple Mountain Gate-Release Pond-Cliff Carvings-First Big Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River-Prajna Valley-Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda ⛰️Must-see attractions ❗️Prajna Valley: Built using a quarry in a valley of Shicheng Mountain, the designer cleverly arranged a display of the history of Buddhism using the terrain of the ruins. The flowing waterfall form adds dynamism to the Dafo Temple, and the world of Buddha emphasizes the atmosphere of Buddhist culture in the Dafo Temple. ❗️Thousand Buddha Zen Temple: Commonly known as Thousand Buddha Rock. According to statistics, there are a total of 1075 Buddha statues in the grotto, the largest of which is more than 1 meter high and the smallest is several inches high. The statues of Thousand Buddha Rock were made earlier than the Big Buddha. During the Southern Dynasty, there were few rock carvings in the south, so Thousand Buddha Rock is exceptionally precious. ❗️Release Pond: Inside the outer gate of the Dafo Temple, the water surface reflects two green mountains and trees on all sides, giving rise to a feeling of a pure land of Buddhism. The rock wall on the south side of the Release Pond has the words "Namo Amitabha Buddha" written by Master Hongyi, and the three characters "Release Pond" were written by Qian Silian. ❗️Asia's First Reclining Buddha: Built in 2003. A reclining Buddha, i.e., the Nirvana auspicious reclining Buddha of Buddha, was carved out of the original rock body using the grotto. The reclining Buddha faces west and is 37 meters long and 9 meters high. ❗️Shooting Eagle Village: Based on the filming of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", a bay in the Dafo Temple scenic area was expanded into a tourist spot for tourists to visit, entertain and relax. The three characters "Shooting Eagle Village" were written by Mr. Jin Yong. ❗️Qiguang Jingyuan: Built in 2004, it is the lower courtyard of the Dafo Temple, with three halls (Heavenly King Hall, Three Saints Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall), three towers (Bell Tower, Drum Tower, Sutra Tower), three halls (Lecture Hall, Juehai Hall, Tea Zen One Taste Hall) and three pagodas (Supporting Dun Zun Relic Pagoda, Wudao Abbot Relic Pagoda, Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda). 🎫Ticket: 60 yuan for adults (55 yuan if purchased online one day in advance), 30 yuan for children/students/elderly (Shaoxing locals can enter for free with their ID card) Duration of visit: 0.5-1 day 🅿️Parking fee: The scenic area has a parking lot, which costs 20 yuan, or you can look around for free parking spaces 📍Address: No. 117, Renmin West Road, Guancheng Town, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City

It's no wonder it was chosen as a filming location for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu'! The scenic area is huge, it took from 1 pm to 5 pm to check in at all the spots 🎫Ticket: 80r/person if booked on the app on the same day, 70r/person if booked a day in advance 🚗Self-driving: 1.5H drive from Shaoxing 🅿️Parking: You can park inside the residential area on Wozhou Road for free, there might not be available spots in the scenic area ⏰Hours: 6:00-17:00 📒Recommended Tour Route Visitor Center--Shuanglin Grottoes (Reclining Buddha Hall)---Skywalk---Qianfo Zen Temple---City God Temple---Buddha Heart Square---Dafo Temple---Daxiong Treasure Hall (The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River)---New Daxiong Treasure Hall---Dabei Pavilion---Return to Buddha Heart Square---Prajna Valley---Qiguang Clean Temple---Ksitigarbha Hall---Wanfo Pagoda ⭐️Food 1. There is a Buddha Heart Vegetarian Noodle shop next to Buddha Heart Square 2. You can also eat on Wozhou Road and then walk to Dafo Temple ‼️Attention!! 1. On rainy days, the road surface is wet, be sure to wear anti-slip shoes, and you can bring your own water and food in case you get hungry 2. This place is really suitable for shooting ancient costume films haha, it is recommended that babies can dress up beautifully~

Coming to Xinchang Knowing that the filming location of Zhou Sheng as usual temple is in the Big Buddha Temple It's a must to go Walk the road that Zhou Shengchen used to walk The Big Buddha Temple in Xinchang is very large, it takes 3-4 hours to walk around, every step is a scene, it's very comfortable to walk the whole journey ▪️ 'Mingjing Lake' The feeling of being on the scene is very shocking, there is the first reclining Buddha in Asia if you go up ▪️ 'Heavenly King Hall' The yellow long road at the door of the hall, the light and shadow sprinkled by the sun on the leaves, the sense of story comes out at once ▪️ 'Daxiong Bao Hall' The place that appears many times in the TV series, after visiting the first big Buddha in Jiangnan, you can get to it by walking forward, you can take a picture of the treasure hall behind ▪️ 'Release Pond' The lush big trees cover the green lake, a very quiet place 🔖 After visiting the Daxiong Bao Hall, there will be a cave in front of you. After passing through the cave, it is the exit of another door. We can't walk anymore and directly take a taxi back to the parking lot at the entrance. It is recommended to return the same way if you still want to play ⌚️: 8:30-17:30 🎫: 70R/adult 40R/child ✨Free to the public during the National Day holiday You can also check out my previous notes for travel guides about Xinchang

People always say that when visiting Xinchang, the first stop must be the Great Buddha Temple, which has a history and culture of a thousand years. The Great Buddha Temple was founded during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, worshipping Maitreya Buddha with a golden body in a seated posture. The incense is particularly prosperous, and the pilgrims come in an endless stream. There is also a Thousand Buddha Temple with a long history, and the two temples complement each other, adding much charm to the scenic area. The Great Buddha Temple scenic area is also a home for citizens and a paradise for the masses. Along the way, the trees are lush, the peaks are hidden, the flowers are blooming, and the air is fresh, making it a great place for people to relax and rest. The Great Buddha Temple also offers free admission in March, and there are especially many devotees coming to offer their prayers. Many travel groups make it a point to visit, showcasing the pleasant scenery and providing a place for the soul to reside.

Xinchang is the birthplace of Chinese landscape poetry and painting, and it is also the essence of the Eastern Zhejiang Poetry Road of the Tang Dynasty, the Buddhist pilgrimage, and the origin of the tea ceremony. Half of the Complete Collection of Tang Poems is from Xinchang. It is verified that more than 450 poets lingered here and left over 1500 Tang poems, which also shows the charm of Xinchang's landscape. Here's how to arrange a two-day, one-night trip: D1: Xinchang Dafo Temple D2: Xiayan Beicun Village - Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks - Meizhu Ancient Village About the attractions Xinchang Dafo Temple: Known as the 'Dunhuang of Yue Country', it was founded during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The temple is characterized by its stone grotto statues, with grand Buddha figures and a long history. Xiayan Beicun Village: One of the most beautiful cloud-top villages in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, surrounded by mountains, with tea fields all over the mountains, and either a foggy morning or a sunset filled with rosy clouds, there are many hiking routes to meet different needs. Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks: A filming location for over 30 fantasy TV dramas, known as the 'Zhangjiajie of Eastern Zhejiang', and one of China's Danxia landform scenic areas. Climbing from the Flying Dragon Trail all the way to the mountain top, it's steep and rugged, and from the Flying Dragon Sky Bridge, you can overlook the entire Qianzhang Gorge. Meizhu Ancient Village: The ancient village is not big, and it can be visited in an hour. A large number of ancient buildings from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods are hidden among them, exuding an ancient charm, with traces of time and simple, long-standing stories everywhere. There are quite a few hotels and homestays in Xinchang, choose according to your own needs. About the food Saying Xinchang is a kingdom of carbohydrates is not wrong at all. I love stir-fried rice cakes and tofu buns, and if time permits, you can also check out the carbohydrate street on Wozhou Road.

|A thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden on the towering cliffs!. Xinchang Big Buddha Temple, hidden in the Stone City Mountain surrounded by towering cliffs and rugged strange stones, has a history of more than 1,600 years. This ancient Buddhist temple has always been a place where literati linger. More than 400 literati and ink guests such as Li Bai, Bai Juyi, and Du Fu have come here for their reputation, carrying wine and sails all the way, beating and singing, leaving many handed down masterpieces. The atmosphere in the temple is solemn, the incense is lingering, the Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, making people feel awe. The surrounding mountains are picturesque, the stone walls are steep, the peaks are stacked, like a natural castle, making people feel like they are in a fairyland. Not only does it have a thousand-year history and cultural heritage, but it also has a strong humanistic atmosphere. Every year, tourists from all over the world come in an endless stream, feeling the historical and cultural heritage and humanistic atmosphere here, and appreciating the landscape here. Xinchang Big Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple full of vitality and vitality. It perfectly combines history and modernity, culture and nature, and has become a unique landscape.

🌈 Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, a 5A tourist city, is the birthplace of landscape poetry and painting in China. Tiantai Mountain, the Great Buddha Temple, and the Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks are its three major attractions. As someone who is not good at climbing, I chose the 🟠Great Buddha Temple🟠 and Drum Mountain Park as my one-day trip destinations. As a result, I walked a total of 26,000 steps at the two attractions, which completely exhausted my legs 🙃 but it was worth the trip. 🏃Route‼️ Hangzhou East Station → 50 minutes to Shengzhou Xinchang High-speed Railway Station → Taxi to the Great Buddha Temple → Walk 600 meters to Drum Mountain Park → Walk 700 meters to Wozhou Road Food Street for dinner → Return trip —————🌸Great Buddha Temple🌸———— The Great Buddha Temple scenic area is too large, covering 25 square kilometers and featuring Shuanglin Grottoes, Thousand Buddha Monastery, Buddha Heart Square, Shooting Eagle Village, Petrified Forest Dinosaur Park, Buddha Mountain Holy Land, Five Hundred Arhats Cave, Prajna Valley, Qiguang Zen Monastery, and the Southern Dynasty ancient temple. It takes 4 hours to visit all of them. 🌟🌈 Inside the ancient temple of more than 1600 years, surrounded by mountains, with strange rocks and ancient trees, it is known as the 'Ancient Stone Temple' and is also the filming location for TV dramas 'Lotus Tower' and 'As Life Goes On'. ∽ ∽👇Key Recommendations👇∽∽ 1⃣🔻 The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River (Maitreya Buddha stone statue), carved during the Qi Yongming period of the Southern Dynasties, is a representative work of early stone grotto sculptures in the south of the Yangtze River. The Buddha is integrated with the mountain, and the outer niche hall was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty in 1411. The three-story, five-bay Buddha pavilion is majestic and is a national cultural heritage. 2⃣🔻 Thousand Buddha Monastery, a national cultural heritage, with more than a thousand statues that predate the Great Buddha, unfortunately severely damaged during a special period. 3⃣🔻 Reclining Buddha Hall, located above the Shuanglin Grottoes, known as 'Asia's First Reclining Buddha', with mountain walls covered in relief sculptures. 4⃣🔻 Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, within Qiguang Zen Monastery, 9 stories high, visitors can climb to the top for a distant view, closes at 3:30 pm. 📍Address: No. 117, People's West Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 💰Ticket price: 80 yuan 📌Tips： 🔹➡️ Take Xinchang Route 22/G4 from Shengzhou Xinchang High-speed Railway Station directly; a taxi is about 9 kilometers and costs more than 20 yuan. 🔹➡️ The shortest route from Buddha Heart Square to Prajna Valley; if you walk from the Liberation Pool, it will take an extra 30 minutes. 🔹➡️ There is a restaurant in Buddha Heart Square. 🔹➡️ There is a round-trip electric car from the scenic entrance to Buddha Heart Square, 5 yuan for a single trip. ————🌸Drum Mountain Park🌸———— If you are looking for a landmark theme park on the Tang Poetry Road, Drum Mountain Park is the place to be. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, literati and scholars roamed and gathered in this area; by the Tang dynasty, poets like Li Bai also started their journey here to 'seek Wang Xu in Shanyin'. 👉 Tiantai Pavilion, climb the pavilion for a distant view of the main peak of Tiantai Mountain, and feel the majestic atmosphere of 'Tiantai connecting to the sky'. 👉 Li Bai Memorial Hall, learn about the past and present of the Tang Poetry Road. 👉 Tang Poetry Road Museum, recreating the scene of 'Wei and Jin's lofty spirit, Southern Dynasty's holy traces; Tang dynasty's fragrant ink, a journey of scenery and poetry'. 👉 Drum Mountain Academy, founded during the Northern Song Dynasty's Tianxi era, is one of the more orderly academies in the south of the Yangtze River. 📍Address: Walk 600 meters northwest from the exit of the Great Buddha Temple 💰Ticket price: Free 📌Tips: All the pavilions in the park close at 16:00, visitors can enter by scanning a WeChat QR code or registering with an ID card.

a single thought of purity, lotuses bloom everywhere Xinchang, a treasure of a county town, not only boasts the sky-reaching peaks of Mount Tianmu, but also the Dafo Temple, known as the earliest southern grotto statues akin to Dunhuang in the Yue Kingdom. The temple's architecture is built according to the mountain's terrain, scattered and orderly, covering a large area. An afternoon passes by as you walk up and down the mountain, stopping here and there. It was here that the world's number one swordsman, Li Xiangyi, became the wandering physician Li Lianhua. It was also here that Zhang Wuji recalled the mnemonic of the Nine Yang True Classic: 'Let others be aggressive as they please, while the bright moon shines over the great river.' It seems that the tranquility here makes it easy to hear the voice within.

Free during the Spring Festival. I'm here to take pictures of my hometown I grew up in a small town in Jiangnan, Shengzhou, which is adjacent to Xinchang. I have been to the Big Buddha Temple several times when I was a child But this is the first time I feel so amazed, and it has a big reputation Taking advantage of the free admission during the Spring Festival, I really want to rush several times There is also a very good-looking annual lantern show at night - The Big Buddha Temple is located in Xinchang, Shaoxing It was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of more than 1600 years Here also hides the largest Buddha in Jiangnan It is also the filming location of 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' and 'Lotus Tower' You can take the same card position as in the drama The scenic area is also quite large, and it takes four to five hours to walk all the way There is a very good coffee shop in the scenic area for rest - 📍: Xinchang Big Buddha Temple 🅿️: You can go to Baiyun Mountain Villa 🚄: To Shengzhou Xinchang Station, there is a direct bus to the scenic area, and a taxi is 20+ 🎫: Usually 80, now free until March 31 Lanterns: 18:00-21:00, additional admission fee - 📷Recommended check-in ✔️The largest Buddha in Jiangnan The Buddha is more than ten meters high, carved in the cliff, very shocking ✔️Thousand Buddha Zen Temple There are more than a thousand Buddha statues in the grotto, which is the earliest carved grotto statue found in the south so far ✔️Shuanglin Grotto A huge cliff waterfall, the top is the Reclining Buddha Hall ✔️Buddha Heart Square There is a big Buddha character on the stone wall ✔️The gate of the Big Buddha Temple TV drama filming location ✔️Fukuji Corridor The green tiles and yellow walls are paired with the word 'Fu' at the end of the corridor, full of Zen ✔️Daxiong Treasure Hall Take a picture of the treasure hall on the platform above, the net red machine position, quite out of the picture, the same style as the Lotus Tower ✔️Release Pond The lush ancient trees, the blue and clean lake water, sparkling in the afternoon sun ✔️Prajna Valley Underground Buddha country, there is a water pool at the bottom of the valley, the story of Sakyamuni is carved on the stone wall, and there are two white Buddha statues sitting in the water pool ✔️Dian Dian Coffee Next to Buddha Heart Square ✔️DEJAVE. Yuan Coffee The pure white house is stable in the mountains and forests, and the environment is quiet and beautiful - 🔸 There is a stamp collection activity in the temple. If you collect 5 different leaves in the scenic area, you can get a free custom stamp at the cultural and creative museum at the end of the Fukuji Corridor After collecting the leaves and stamps, you can 🆓 receive a lucky bag blind box Please a <Dragon Year Dragon Spirit Bead>, there is a delicate dragon tail on the hand string - I am Zi Xin, a post-80s girl traveling alone, follow me! There are a lot of super practical travel guides on the homepage, let's get together

📍Xinchang Dafo Temple, acclaimed as the 'Dunhuang of Yue State' The site is rich in content and is also perfect for a walking and oxygenating experience It has also been a filming location for TV dramas like 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' ✅Travel Route: Walk past the pavilion in the lake➡Arrive at Mingjing Lake + Shuanglin Grottoes + Asia's largest reclining Buddha➡Walk the aerial plank road to check in at Qianfo Hall + City God Temple - Buddha Heart Square➡Lotus Pond + Dafo Temple Gate➡Pass by the Fish Release Pond➡Enter the Stone City Ancient Temple + the largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River➡Return the same way to the Fish Release Pond➡Pass through the woods to reach Prajna Valley➡Wanfo Pagoda➡Buddha Mountain Holy Mirror➡Petrified Forest + Dinosaur Park➡Exit 🍜There are places to eat in the scenic area, with vegetarian noodles, two options to choose from, the taste is average, or you can bring your own. There are bathrooms and benches available. You can also get stamps, in the cultural and creative store, for free, with a super number of stamps, so those who collect stamps should bring a notebook (or a lot of paper) The itinerary for walking with children is: enter the scenic area in the morning, stroll until noon for a meal, leave the scenic area in the afternoon, and go to the hotel for a nap.

The Xinchang Dafo Temple, hailed as the 'Dunhuang of Yue Kingdom', is a perfect place for a breath of fresh air on a hike It's also a popular filming location for many TV dramas. I've compiled a detailed travel guide, so take note!❗️❗️ ✅Xinchang Dafo Temple Travel Route Walk past the pavilion in the lake➡️Arrive at Mingjing Lake + Shuanglin Grottoes + Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha➡️Stroll the skywalk to check in at the Thousand Buddha Hall + City God Temple - Buddha Heart Square➡️Lotus Pond + Dafo Temple Gate➡️Pass by the Fish Release Pond➡️Enter the Shicheng Ancient Temple + the Largest Buddha in Southern China➡️Return the same way to the Fish Release Pond➡️Cross the forest to reach Prajna Valley➡️Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda➡️Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror➡️Petrified Forest + Dinosaur Park➡️Exit ✅Must-See Attractions and Locations 1️⃣Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha Carved from the original rock formation in the grotto, the reclining Buddha is 37 meters long and 9 meters high. 📍Location: Ascend the stone steps on the left side of Mingjing Lake 2️⃣The Largest Buddha in Southern China It's the only remaining early grotto sculpture in southern China. The Dafo Temple Gate, the 'Fu' character yellow wall, and the Xiaoyao Tower were filming locations for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' and 'Jin Xin Si Yue', making them perfect spots for drama fans to visit. 📍Location: Enter the temple gate from Buddha Heart Square and proceed to the Great Buddha Hall 3️⃣Prajna Valley Originally a Ming dynasty underground quarry, now showcasing Prajna culture with dark cliffs and water curtain waterfalls creating a beautiful scene. Two grotto statues are must-visit spots. 📍Location: There's a small door to the right of the Buddha statue wall at the seven-level waterfall 4️⃣Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror A very large Maitreya Buddha, perfectly blending natural mountain with man-made head, making the Buddha seem like a mountain and the mountain like a Buddha, hence the name 'Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror' 5️⃣Lantern Festival There are many lanterns placed around the scenic area, making it very lively during the New Year period, and an evening stroll in the park is not to be missed ✅Knowledge Points 1️⃣Thousand Buddha Monastery Another grotto sculpture besides the Great Buddha, predating the Great Buddha, retains the style of the Southern Dynasties, and is an ancient grotto sculpture art building of great research value 2️⃣City God Temple Originally built during the Song dynasty, it was relocated here from the west gate of the county town in 1986 ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Book tickets a day in advance to save 10r 2. After ticket inspection, don't rush to get on the tour bus, it's only a few minutes walk, and you can enjoy the lakeside scenery along the way 🚗Transportation 1. High-speed train Arrive at Shengzhou Xinchang Train Station, take the 'Xinchang 22' bus to the 'Dafo Mountain' bus stop 2. Self-driving Navigate directly to the attraction, parking is available at the entrance 🎫Ticket Information: 80r 🕒Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 📍Navigation Location: No. 117 Renmin West Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province ⛰️Distance: About 8 kilometers, takes about 3 hours, mainly on foot, the mountain is not high 🏰Nearby Attractions: Qipan Xian Valley, Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area, Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area, Wozhou Lake, Meizhu Ancient Village, can be combined for a one-day or two-day tour in Xinchang