Panshan, Jizhou: The Northern Shaolin Temple hidden among the red leaves.

I had heard of the Northern Shaolin Temple in Panshan before, but I always thought it was just an ordinary commercial temple. Because of this idea, I missed the opportunity to visit it again and again. It wasn't until this late autumn evening that I finally saw the Northern Shaolin Temple. Wow, the scenery was amazing! The temple buildings looked particularly solid and imposing. The surrounding mountains were covered with red leaves, as red as fire, and even more dazzling in the sunset. The sunset light sprinkled down sparsely, and the whole scene looked like an oil painting, everything was so unreal, it was definitely the quietest and most beautiful scenery I had seen this autumn. Now, let me tell you some information about the Northern Shaolin Temple. There is no entrance fee here, because it is on the outskirts of the Panshan Scenic Area, so you can enter without buying a ticket. It is open all day. It is located in Wayao Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, Tianjin. The transportation is also quite convenient, the road conditions are good, you can drive there, just navigate to the Northern Shaolin Temple in Panshan. For nearby attractions, I recommend Panshan and Dule Temple. Panshan is a great place, besides the Northern Shaolin Temple, the other scenery on the mountain is also amazing. There are all kinds of strange-shaped stones on the mountain, some look like tigers, some look like monkeys, very interesting. There is also a waterfall, although not big, but the water flows down from the mountain, the sound is crisp and pleasant, like playing music. In autumn, the red leaves all over the mountain are like a gorgeous red dress for Panshan. Dule Temple is also worth a visit, the architectural style of the temple is very unique, there is an ancient hall, the Buddha statues inside are solemn and kind, the murals on the walls are colorful, telling ancient stories. Speaking of food, Jizhou has many local delicacies. For example, Jizhou's "ge zha" is crispy to eat, with different flavors, such as leek and egg filling, and meat filling, all very fragrant. There is also reservoir fish, the meat is tender, whether braised or stewed, it is very delicious. There are also various snacks sold on the mountain, such as roasted corn and roasted sweet potatoes, which are warm and especially warm to eat. There are also some things to pay attention to when playing. If you drive, there are many bends near Panshan, so be careful and pay attention to safety. When playing on the mountain, some roads may be steep, so watch your step. If you go in autumn, the wind on the mountain is strong, it is best to bring a coat, so as not to catch a cold. When visiting the temple, keep quiet and respect the religious atmosphere here, do not make loud noises. Also, do not touch the Buddha statues and cultural relics in the temple at will.