The evening bell at Nanping echoes, Jingci Temple is filled with joy

Scenic Spot Name: Jingci Temple Address: No. 56 Nanshan Road Transportation: Take bus route 4 to Jingci Temple Opening Hours: 6:30-17:00 Ticket: Temple admission is free Recommended Duration of Visit: 1-2 hours Reason for Recommendation: Jingci Zen Temple, the location of the 'Evening Bell at Nanping' among the Top Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, was once the residence of the monk Ji Gong. Opposite is the Leifeng Pagoda, and nearby are the Su Causeway and the zoo. During the Spring Festival, the roads in the morning are already jam-packed. Jingci Temple, less of its usual tranquility, is more crowded with the New Year's hustle. Visitors come and go, coming to Jingci Temple to pray for blessings and to place their hopes for the New Year. At the entrance, take three sticks of free incense, light them in front of the Mahavira Hall to make a wish. Ascend the steps to take in the panoramic view of West Lake's scenery. Descend the steps to visit the Guanyin Hall and Ji Gong Hall, places of legend that are said to be very efficacious and where pilgrims gather. The sound of the Nanping evening bell rings out continuously, plum blossoms within the temple bloom vibrantly, full of life. Red lanterns are hung, and the character for 'fortune' is posted up; the Jingci Temple in the New Year is filled with joy and blessings, attracting a warm and lively atmosphere. The evening bell at Nanping echoes, Jingci Temple is filled with joy.