[2025 Dali Attraction] Travel Guide for Jizhao Nunnery (Updated Jun)

There are a total of 19 mountain peaks in the Cangshan Mountain. The Silent Mountain is hidden in the south of the Cangshan Mountain. It runs through the ancient trees and in the morning fog. It climbs along the winding bluestone road, and it is full of body and mind. Zen is felt in the Buddha's voice. The fragrance of the flowers is filled with the moist air. Concealing the yellow wall and blue tiles under the towering ancient trees, away from the world. Move a small stool and sit in the sun, eat a bowl of vegetarian rice, enjoy a bowl of meat, read a Buddhist scripture, and make a wish when the wind chimes sound. Tips

1. Erhai Ecological Corridor | Cycling Through a Painting 📍 Location: West Ring Road, Dali City (Recommended route: Caicun Pier → Panxi Village) 🚗 Transport: Take C2 bus from Old Town to "Caicun Pier Station", rent bikes for ¥20/day 👍 Must-see: ✔ Panxi Village's S-curve with "Tree in the Sea" (Navigate to "Eriduo Homestay") ✔ Frame Cangshan Mountain through Langqiao Bridge arches 🎟 Free entry (¥100 bike deposit) 💗 Pro tips: → Arrive before 7am! Claim the S-curve without crowds → Wear light-colored long dresses! Strong winds may cause wardrobe malfunctions 2. Jizhao Nunnery | China's Most Beautiful Buddhist Convent 📍 Location: Southern foot of Shengying Peak, Cangshan Mountain 🚗 Transport: Taxi to "Gantong Cableway Station", then 20-min hike 👍 Must-see: ✔ Instagrammable succulent-filled prayer hall (No Buddha photos!) ✔ ¥20 vegetarian meal (Serve at 11:30, queue 30 mins early) 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → No meat/smoking; maintain silence → Free tea & scripture copying on Mondays/Fridays 3. Shaxi Ancient Town | Living Fossil of Tea-Horse Road 📍 Location: Jianchuan County (2hrs drive from Dali Old Town) 🚗 Transport: Minibus from "North Bus Station" to Jianchuan → transfer to rural bus 👍 Must-see: ✔ Watch horses through morning fog at Yujin Bridge ✔ Friday market for handmade tie-dye (8:00-12:00) 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → Stay overnight! Milky Way visible after 9pm → Pioneer Bookstore's Li Xian-famous window view 4. Xizhou Ancient Town | Healing Wheat Field Cafés 📍 Location: Beicun Village, Xizhou Town 🚗 Transport: ¥7 minibus from "March Street" in Old Town 👍 Must-see: ✔ Vintage photos at Corner Building's yellow wall ✔ Wheat field views from Fangfei Café's 2nd floor (Try rose latte) 🎟 Free (¥30 for Yan Family Compound Museum) 💗 Pro tips: → Best wheat seasons: Green waves in Mar-Apr/Golden in Sep-Oct → Authentic savory "Posu Baba" at "Country Squire Yang's" 5. Luoping Mountain | Secret Alpine Wonderland 📍 Location: Eryuan County (No GPS! Join local tours) 🚗 Transport: ¥120/person group tour (includes guide/insurance) 👍 Must-see: ✔ Heart-shaped lake's cloud reflections ✔ Feed sheep at highland pasture 🎟 Free (transport included in tour) 💗 Pro tips: → Essentials: Hiking poles + waterproof shoes! June rhododendrons bloom → Safety: Avoid solo trips in foggy rainy season 6. Luwo Mountain | Erhai's Wild Window Views 📍 Location: East Dali Road, Shuanglang (Navigate to "Luwo Mountain Ruins") 🚗 Transport: ¥200/day chartered car around Erhai 👍 Must-see: ✔ Silhouette shots in abandoned window frames ✔ Cave photos with shimmering water reflections 🎟 Free entry 💗 Pro tips: → Noon light beams in cave are magical! Bring reflector → Wear durable pants! Rocky steep descent

🌿Dali City In-depth Tour Guide: 5 Days 4 Nights Immersive Experience (2025 Latest Edition) 📅 Itinerary Overview - Route: Dali Ancient City → West Coast of Erhai Lake → Cangshan → Double Corridor → Xizhou - Features: Fusion of natural scenery, non-heritage handicrafts, authentic cuisine, pit avoidance guide - Suitable for: photography enthusiasts, cultural experiencers, slow life seekers 🌟 Daily itinerary details Day 1: First experience of the fireworks of the ancient city - morning Head straight to the North Gate Vegetable Market! This is a local procurement paradise, 10 dollars/pound of blueberries all you can eat, the price of dried wild mushrooms is half cheaper than in the ancient city. It is recommended to try freshly baked fresh flower cakes ($15/pound) and roasted bait blocks to feel the pleasure of carbohydrates. - Afternoon Navigate to Hongsheng Road near "Dali University", take pictures of the celebrity highway, and shoot the blockbuster of Cangshan and Erhai in the same frame. Pay attention to traffic safety, it is recommended to go after 3pm, soft light more out of the film. - Evening Stroll around the stalls on Renmin Road and listen to wandering singers playing and singing. Recommend the 4th floor terrace of "Big Bowl Island Coffee", order a cup of Yunnan small grain coffee ($35), and wait for the shocking screen of the sunset of Cangshan Mountain and the roof of the ancient city in the same frame. Day 2: Eco-ride on the western line of Erhai Lake - Early morning 6:30 Arrive at Dragon Niche Pier to watch the sunrise, rent a small electric donkey ($30/day) in Cai Village in advance, navigate to “Heart Dining Coffee” for free use of landscape seats for photos. It is recommended to wear a light-colored long skirt, with a straw hat, the backlight silhouette is stunning. - morning Riding the Ecological Corridor (Cai Village → S Bay), there are few people along the way and the scenery is beautiful. Bike rentals ($10/day) are recommended to avoid shared bike return restrictions. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid peak crowds at S Bay. - Afternoon Head to Xizhou Rice Field to experience tie-dyeing (RMB 80/person, including finished product) at the "Jia Yu Ji" art gallery, and make a unique blue and white square scarf. When the corner building is crowded, turn into the rice field in the alley to avoid the crowd to shoot "There is a Wind" and the same. Day 3: Exploration of the Secret Land of Cangshan - morning Arrive at Jishoan before 8:00 and enjoy the $20 all-you-can-eat fast food (meal at 11:30, advance reservation is recommended). The nunnery is full of succulent plants, taking pictures is like breaking into a fairyland. - Afternoon Take the Sentong Cableway (RMB 50 one way) up the mountain and hike the Yudai Cloud Tour Road, overlooking the panoramic view of Erhai Lake. Those with weak physical strength can take the Wa Ma Tan Cableway ($200 round trip). Tickets for Benefit Day are half price on Wednesday. Remember to make an appointment in advance. Day 4: Lazy time in the double gallery - morning Take a taxi to the double corridor "Hushan Yunyin" B&B, 298 dollars afternoon tea package includes Er seafood flower photo shoot, Yang Yang's same garden super good photography. It is recommended to wear a solid color long dress with a shawl. - evening Walk to Little Putuo to feed the seagulls (November-March only), bringing your own European bread is more popular than scenic bread. Take the photo and leave immediately. No need to purchase a boat ticket. In May, you can watch the sunset at a nearby cafe, and we recommend "Muyudari". Day 5: Non-heritage crafts and return journey - morning Head to the North Gate Vegetable Market again to purchase milk fans (old lady stall across from the post office, $5/piece) and carved plums ($10/bag). The handmade tie-dye square scarves from Wenwen Road in Nanmen can be bargained for up to $30, suitable for gifting to friends and family. - Afternoon Experience the art of tie-dye at the Zhoucheng Puzhen Tie-Dye Museum ($30 tickets), or try on Bai costumes for a photo shoot at Xizhou’s “Yunzuo Silver Embroidery Workshop” ($198/hour). 🍜 Red and black list of must-eat food - ✅ Must-eat list 1. Grilled milk fan: North Gate Vegetable Market "Yang Kee", sprinkled with white sugar than rose sauce more authentic, rich milk flavor. 2. Bai ethnic stone slab grill: the ancient city "old fisherman's house", five pieces of meat + pulp tofu combination, 50 dollars per person to eat full. 3. Sour and spicy fish: double corridor "corner eat light", live fish immediately killed, soup mixed with rice can eat 3 bowls. 4. Xizhou Dumplings: Four Square Street "Broken Pastry Dumplings", sweet and salty two flavors, 5 dollars / piece. - ❌ Pit avoidance tips 1. The ancient city "Net Celebrity Bamboo Milk Tea" is full of fragrance, recommend "Tang Coffee" Yunnan small grain coffee + snow mountain view package. 2. Reject low-priced tours! It is more reliable to choose "Ji Zhao An + Bacteria Collection One-Day Tour" (198 dollars with vegetarian fasting + tour guide). 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations (Value for Money) - Ancient city: Ark Bath House (100+ per capita), Bai courtyard + starry sky terrace, butler free hand-drawn map. - West coast of Erhai Lake: Cai Village "Yun Sail Sea Stay" (280 yuan/night), push the window to see the sea, half cheaper than a double gallery sea view room. - Double gallery: Muxi Dali (500+ in off-season), strong sense of design, suitable for photography. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Departure evenly 1. High-speed rail: Duyun East Station → Guiyang East Station (40 minutes), transfer to Guiyang → Dali high-speed rail (5 hours), the total cost is about 500 yuan. 2. Driving: Duyun → Kunming → Dali, the whole journey is about 13 hours, the toll is about 300 yuan, suitable for 2-4 people. - City transportation 1. Ring Erhai Light Rail T1 line: 5 dollars / time, directly to Long Ni Pier, Fengxi S Bay and other popular stations, operating hours 7:00-21:00. 2. Chartered car: 400 dollars/day, suitable for families or multi-person travel, can flexibly stop for photo spots. 📌 Practical tips 1. Sunscreen three treasures: sunglasses + sunscreen + sunscreen cream, Dali UV rays are extremely strong, the average temperature in May is 20-28 °C, need to do good protection. 2. Ticket discounts: Tickets are half price for attractions such as Cangshan and Xizhou Yanjia Courtyard on Huimin Day on Wednesday, and some scenic spots are free for tourists in the state on China Tourism Day (May 19). 3. Cultural Experience: Zhoucheng Tie-dye (RM80/person), Xizhou Three-Way Tea (RM68/person), Puzhen Tie-dye Museum (RM30/person). 4. Budget reference: 5 days 4 nights about RM2,000 per person (including accommodation, meals, tickets, excluding round-trip transportation). 📸 The place where popular products are released - Lonely Tree on the Gallery Bridge: Navigate the “Sea Sea No. 1 Seaview Inn” and shoot silhouettes against the light in the afternoon. - Luwo Mountain Ruins: Climb 5 minutes of earth slope, use the cave frame composition, seconds become a magazine blockbuster. - Night view of Zhemo Mountain: Dali version of "Star Sound Dream People", charter car 200 yuan / car, winter closure period (January-June) can not go. 🌟 Locals have private collection of gameplay - Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts: Xizhou "Yunzuo Silver Embroidery Workshop" Experience Bai embroidery, the same clothing production place in the TV series "Going to the Windy Place". - Small hiking: Cangshan "Huadian Dam" route, April azalea sea is beautiful, need to be led by a guide ($200/person). - Local markets: Handmade tie-dye, ethnic jewelry, etc. can be purchased at the March Street market on the fifth and fifteenth day of the lunar month every month. 💰Budget Details (5 Days 4 Nights) form Item Cost (per capita) Remarks Accommodation 800 dollars Ancient City B&B + Erhai Inn 2 nights each Meals $600 including specialty meals and snacks Transportation 700 dollars high-speed rail round trip + city transportation Tickets 300 dollars Cangshan Cableway, tie-dye experience, etc Other $200 sunscreen, souvenirs Total 2600 dollars excluding airfare, economical consumption 📍 Guide to avoiding pitfalls 1. Rent a car trap: Reject the convertible! The west line of Erhai cannot be entered by car, and the east line is narrow and easy to scratch. It is recommended to charter a car or rent a small electric donkey. 2. Shopping bargaining: tie-dyed square scarves, fresh flower cakes, etc. can be bargained 30%-50%, the North Gate Vegetable Market early market price is lower. 3. Alpine response: Cangshan is higher altitude, 3920 meters above the station of Ximatan Cableway, weaker body prepare oxygen bottles in advance. 🌅 Written at the end The beauty of Dali is hidden in the early morning birdsong, hidden in the twilight glow, blended in the tie-dye blue and white. It is recommended to reserve 1-2 days of "daze time", sit by the window in the cafe, watch the clouds roll and feel the slow life of the wind and snow. Before departure, you can follow the "Dali Culture and Tourism" public account to get the latest event information. May this guide help you reap a journey without regrets!

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Dali in Yunnan, China is a world-famous tourist resort city. Every day, thousands of tourists come here for sightseeing and vacation. There are many scenic spots in Dali. This time I will introduce a very famous local attraction: Jizhao Temple. A quiet temple hidden deep in Cangshan Mountain Redefine Buddhist aesthetics with a yard full of flowers and succulents Positioning Guide ▪️Address: South foot of Shengying Peak, Cangshan Mountain, Dali (300 meters above Gantong Temple) ▪️Transportation: Drive/take a taxi to Cangshan Gantong Cableway, and hike for 20 minutes on the stone road (the pine forest along the way is great for taking photos!) ▪️Time: 8:30-18:30 (fasting starts at 11:30) Five must-try experiences ❶ Offering flowers but not incense in front of the Buddha There is no choking smoke, only a plant kingdom composed of hydrangeas, succulents, and mosses. The flower installation in front of the main hall’s shrine that is changed every day is breathtakingly beautiful. Remember to bring flowers instead of incense (you can also ask for flowers in the temple) ❷ Eat a bowl of Zen vegetarian meal Michelin-quality vegetarian food for only 20 yuan (strongly recommended!) Seasonal mushrooms + more than a dozen side dishes, even the chili oil is amazingly fragrant Line up half an hour early and eat as much as you want without leaving any leftovers ❸ Check-in aesthetic space Tea room glass house: tatami tea table surrounded by succulents ·Backyard hydrangea sea: blue-purple waterfalls pour down from June to August Coffee Courtyard: Hand-brewed coffee with vegetarian desserts while watching the clouds rise and fall ❹ Collect Zen sayings and small happiness The "Heart Lamp Always Bright" wind chime hanging from the eaves "Every Day is a Good Day" engraved on the stone "I met a monk and talked with him when I passed by the bamboo garden" in front of the teahouse Every detail is a healing copy ❺ Mountain Hiking PLUS Edition It is recommended to combine the "Gantong Temple-Ji Zhao Temple-Polo Temple" light hiking route The pine needle-covered forest trail is 3 hours long and is beginner-friendly. 99% chance of encountering a squirrel

🌵The sky is blue, clouds are white, and flowers are beautiful 🌞The sunshine is warm, and the breeze is gentle 🍀Life slows down, and we find healing ✈️Visit the windy place|Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture^, 🈶When you think back, you'll probably miss it 👍🏻This is a perfect place for honeymoons, Trip Moments, vacations, recuperation, relaxation, and creative inspiration 🌸Erhai Lake isn't actually a sea, but I'd like to call it one because it has all the romance of the ocean. Just walking along Erhai, cycling around the lake, or sitting quietly with a coffee - without thinking about anything - is incredibly therapeutic.🌸 💡For photos at Erhai Lake, make sure to go on a clear day. Every casual shot becomes a stunning picture - just watch out for overexposure, and you can use photos straight from the camera. 💡There are several routes up Cangshan Mountain - you can take the cable car or hike. ❶Drive or take a taxi to the ticket office. The cable car and the path to Gantong Temple and Jizhao Temple are in different directions. You can hike up to Gantong Temple and Jizhao Temple first - it's quite a long climb, and Gantong Temple offers vegetarian meals. ❷Further up is the beautiful Jizhao Temple. Remember to buy a meal card first and queue for food. There aren't enough seats, but it's nice to eat while admiring the succulents. The vegetarian food is delicious👍🏻 and portions are very generous - if you have a small appetite, ask for a smaller portion to avoid waste. The romance of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake💯 begins the moment you arrive - it's a soul-healing experience drawn from nature!🌞

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When you feel tired of life and work, arrange a three-day vacation to come to Dali. After arriving at Dali Ancient Town that day, we put down our luggage and had a bowl of Dali Ancient Town’s famous braised meat rice noodles, then slowly strolled around Dali Ancient Town to experience the various unique ethnic customs. The next day we went to climb Cangshan Mountain and first went to Jizhao Temple to learn tie-dyeing. First, use a piece of white cloth and tie it into balls according to your ideas. Then soak it in the magical blue-black dye vat. Take it out after three hours, wash it, and soak it in alum water to fix the color. Then wash it again, and you will get a unique scarf. Picture 5 is a scarf that was dyed under the hands-on instruction of a master. When I got home and framed it, it became a very interesting abstract painting. On the third day, you can take the cable car to the top of Cangshan Mountain to enjoy the blue of Erhai Lake, or you can stroll slowly by the Erhai Lake, see Guansheng Bridge, eat some cross-bridge rice noodles, and return in the afternoon feeling refreshed.

👍Gantong Temple, also known as Dangshan Temple, is situated at the southern foot of Shengying Peak in the Cangshan Mountains, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It is a Buddhist temple with a long history, dating back to the Nanzhao Kingdom period, over a thousand years ago. It is one of the most important Buddhist cultural relics in the Dali area. 🌈The history of Gantong Temple can be traced back to the Nanzhao Kingdom (738-902 AD), when King Quan Fengyou ordered the construction of the temple to promote Buddhism. The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt many times throughout history. During the Ming Dynasty, Gantong Temple once became the center of Buddhist culture in the Dali area, attracting many eminent monks and virtuous scholars to preach Buddhist scriptures. 📍When traveling to Dali, Jizhao Temple is almost a must-visit. Follow the signs in the Cangshan Mountains. Note that you don't need to take the cable car. You will first arrive at Gantong Temple. The temples here in Dali are all dedicated to flowers and plants. When you see the banner "One Thought Blossoms," it's probably a tea house. There are several stone benches and tables for visitors to use. It's a very pleasant and Zen-like place.

If you plan to visit Dali, even if the romantic legend of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon" has nothing to do with you, Dali still has many corners and experiences worth exploring. Here is a detailed travel guide: 1. Ancient City Exploration: • Dali Ancient City is a must-visit place, where a complete Bai ancient building complex is preserved. Walking on the bluestone road, you can feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Wuhua Tower and Foreigner Street in the ancient city are must-see attractions. 2. Erhai Cycling: • Erhai Lake is the pearl of Dali. Rent a bicycle or electric bike to cycle around the lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and feel the tranquility and beauty of Erhai Lake. Along the way, Longkan Wharf, Panxi S Bay, and Langqiao are excellent photo spots. 3. Cangshan Hiking: • Cangshan Mountain is a natural barrier in Dali. Hiking in Cangshan Mountain allows you to get close to nature and enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. Recommended routes include Gantong Temple-Jizhao Nunnery-Qilongnu Pool, which are suitable for tourists who like challenges and enjoy natural scenery. 4. Food Experience: • Dali's food is rich and diverse. It is recommended to try Bai San Dao Cha, Rushan, Ersi, and other special snacks. In the North Gate Market and Yuer Road area of Dali Ancient City, you can find many authentic restaurants and snack stalls. 5. Accommodation Recommendation: • For accommodation, you can choose inns or homestays in Dali Ancient City to experience Bai culture; or choose a sea view room by Erhai Lake to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Erhai Lake.

Dali Cangshan Jizhao Nunnery is a unique travel destination in Dali. The flowers and vegetarian food, the quiet and elegant environment, and the squirrels you may encounter here are all great. Travelers who enjoy solitude and tranquility will have a wonderful trip. I miss the flowers and plants at Jizhao Nunnery, so I always choose a sunny day to hike up the mountain to the temple and see the flowers and plants there. The time I miss is always long and melancholy. At the beginning of 2025, I went to Jizhao Nunnery again. On the way up from the parking lot, I saw the camellias on the roadside were already in full bloom. The forest fire inspection point at the lower station of the Gantong Cableway is still there, but the "toll station" that used to be there has disappeared. The open space between the parking lot and the lower station of the Gantong Cableway is under construction again, and I don't know what they are going to build. Passing by Gantong Temple, I went in to see the flowers and plants. I found that the ancient camellias here were not yet in full bloom, but an ancient magnolia tree in front of the main hall was in full bloom, looking very spectacular and beautiful. 🍲 I continued to climb the mountain and soon arrived at Jizhao Nunnery. On weekdays, Jizhao Nunnery is still a bit deserted, and there seem to be fewer tourists than before. At lunchtime, I bought a meal ticket for 20 yuan, queued up for food, and then chose a quiet corner to slowly enjoy this unique vegetarian meal. The rice was just okay, and the other side dishes had their own flavors. Maybe it was because I was tired from walking and climbing, but I finished a big bowl of rice. Or maybe it was because I liked the light food, I had to get a little more to fill my stomach. I walked around the temple and found that the coffee shop was still as clean and tidy as before. Behind the kitchen, a handmade craft workshop was opened, with all kinds of handmade products, but the prices were not cheap. Compared to these, I still prefer to see the flowers and plants. 📸 I took my camera and recorded the most beautiful moments of the succulents I liked. Time flies, the flowers and plants here grow one after another, and the tourists who come to see the flowers change one after another, but the only thing that remains unchanged is me, who always brings happiness. How about you? Do you like it too?

At the foot of Cangshan Mountain in Dali, Yunnan, there is a tranquil place called Jizhao Nunnery. The nunnery gate is small, but it exudes an ancient and serene atmosphere. Upon entering the nunnery, you are greeted by a courtyard full of succulents, each with its own unique shape. Bathed in sunlight, they seem like nature's carefully crafted works of art. Unlike the solemnity of most temples, this place has a warm and lively charm. As you stroll along the path, the white walls and black tiles are adorned with various flowers. The flowers sway gently in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance, making you feel as if you are in a paradise. The buildings in the nunnery are simple yet elegant, with wooden structures that emit a warm glow, harmonizing with the surrounding environment. Here, time seems to slow down. Whether you are sitting quietly sipping tea or listening to Buddhist chants, you can find inner peace and a sense of detachment from the world. Jizhao Nunnery is not just a religious site, but a place where the soul can find solace, allowing every visitor to find their own poetry and tranquility in this corner of the world.

Dali leisurely tour‼ ️Live a Zen life in Jizhao Temple and listen to your heart’s words🔔 🌟In the embrace of Cangshan Mountain in Dali, there is a quiet place - Jizhao Temple [TempleOfHeaven]. It is not only a nunnery, but also a paradise away from the hustle and bustle. Here, the sun shines gently on every inch of land, telling stories about slow life. 📖 🌹Walking into Jizhao Temple, you can see all kinds of succulents, which grow quietly in every corner. The sunlight shines through the treetops, sprinkling on these small lives, giving them a layer of golden glory💫. Here, time seems to slow down, making people slow down unconsciously, enjoy the tranquility and beauty, and listen to their hearts. 🔔 ☕Find a quiet corner, sit down, let the warm sunshine☀️ embrace your body, make a pot of tea🍵, and open a good book📖. Occasionally look up, see the flowers🌸grass🌿 around you, listen to the birds singing in the distance🔊, feel the breath of nature, and your soul will be purified♻️. Every brick and tile, every flower and blade of grass, reveals a tranquility and indifference that transcends this world. Let go of worldly troubles, talk to your inner self, and experience a Zen life✨. 🥗In Jizhao Temple, in addition to enjoying a slow life, there is also an experience not to be missed - eating vegetarian meals. [One] The vegetarian meals at Jizhao Temple are usually served at 11:30 noon. [Two] The price of vegetarian meal is 20 yuan💰/person, but on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar calendar every year, vegetarian meal is free. [Three] Vegetarian meals usually include a variety of seasonal vegetables, beans, melons, tomatoes, etc. The vegetarian meals in the nunnery are famous for their freshness and colorful combination. 🌲Surrounding sightseeing There are Gantong Temple, Wanfo Temple, Qingbi Creek and other attractions nearby, which can be visited together. 🏰🏯 🚗Transportation [One]Take a taxi to Cangshan Scenic Area-Jizhao Temple [Two]Walk up the mountain from the entrance of Cangshan Geological Park. [RoundNails] Next time you come to Dali, Yunnan, you might as well put Jizhao Temple on your travel list. I believe this place will leave you with an unforgettable memory.

Jizhao'an is located near the ancient city of Dali, in the Cangshan Geopark. You can go up the mountain directly from the mountain gate without taking the cableway. It takes about half an hour to climb a mountain road. Jizhao'an is not big, but there are many people here. Some people come to appreciate the meat, and some people come to eat vegetarian food. The vegetarian food from 12 to 1 o'clock at noon is really delicious. I went there late, it wasn't very hot but it was very fragrant. Twenty yuan per person, just don’t waste it. Here, it is really good to feel the tranquility and change the lifestyle!

⛩️Jizhao Nunnery in the rain, raindrops tapping on the eaves As if telling an ancient story The flowers, plants, and trees in the nunnery are washed more brightly by the rain Tall pines and cypresses are hidden in the mist The misty rain falls on the leaves and flowers The air is filled with a fresh scent Here, time seems to stand still The mind is also at peace for a moment Listening to the sound of rain, feeling the unique tranquility and beauty All troubles are left behind - 🏞The tall pines and cypresses in the misty rain, the quiet environment, the hidden mountains and forests, the drizzle, and the blooming hydrangea flowers, as if in a fairyland shrouded in mist, like a painting full of Zen and tranquility - 🕙Opening hours: 8:00 am–5:30 pm daily, last entry at 4:00 pm 💰Ticket price: Free, no reservation required 🚗Transportation: Take a taxi to the first parking lot of Cangshan National Park, then walk for about 30 minutes -

In winter, there is heavy snow in the north, but Dali still has blue sky and white clouds. In the quaint Bai courtyard, leaning against Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, lying in the countryside to bask in the sun 🌞, it is so comfortable. Life should be lived in the present. Don't linger on the past, and don't think too much about the future. Stop and pay attention to your feelings, listen to the voice of your heart, drink tea, chat, bask in the sun, listen to songs, see the scenery, and practice yoga with three or five friends in Chaoguang Farmhouse in winter. Hidden in nature, this is a quiet resting place, hidden among the green countryside and woods, surrounded by trees, with mountains in the distance, morning mist and evening haze, Erhai Lake rippling with blue waves, the sea and sky are one color, watching the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening, the scenery of the four seasons is different, here allows the soul to rest and coexist harmoniously with nature, it is a secluded paradise in the hustle and bustle. In addition to the comfortable accommodation experience, you can also experience a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, such as hiking in Cangshan Mountain, visiting the most beautiful nunnery - Jizhao Temple, visiting the small but beautiful royal temple - Wuwei Temple, etc. You can also experience the farming activities of the local Bai people in Dali, learn the Bai traditional handicrafts of tie-dyeing and Jiama, taste the local authentic farm dishes of the Bai people, the Bai three-course tea, etc. You can also visit various markets, enjoy the natural beauty and experience the simplicity and fun of rural life! Every stop is a baptism of the soul, where you can find the long-lost tranquility and freedom, and regain your own rhythm and direction!

📍Attraction address: Cangshan Scenic Area, 214 National Highway, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation to scenic spots: We drove there by ourselves 👍️Must-visit attractions: Wanfo Temple is located at the southern foot of Shengying Peak in Cangshan Mountain and on the north bank of Mocan River, 5 kilometers south of the old Dali City in Yunnan Province. Marble is known as the land of wonderful fragrance. Buddhism became popular since Nanzhao. There are many temples and monasteries among the Cang'er Mountains, and there are no mountains without Buddhas. "Dali Xingji" written by Guo Songnian of the Yuan Dynasty said: "The people of this country go west to Tianzhu as close as possible. Most of their customs follow the pagoda method. Every family has a Buddhist temple, whether rich or poor. People are not old and strong, and their hands cannot count beads. One year old "There are so many temples along the mountain that we cannot forget them." Zhang Han of the Ming Dynasty once described Cangshan in his "Song of Shui Yun Lou" as "there are nine hundred and sixty temples surrounding the mountain, and all the temples ring their bells at midnight." ” This shows the prosperity of Buddhism in Dali at that time. 🎟️Ticket related: No reservation required, no tickets 💗Other tips: It’s right next to Jizhao’an, so make arrangements together

📍Address: 214 National Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: We drove there 👍️Must-visit attraction: Dayun Hall Wanfo Temple is located in Dali City, Yunnan Province. It is a Buddhist temple with a long history, located on the southern foot of Shengying Peak, Cangshan Mountain, and the north bank of Mocan Creek, about 5 kilometers from Dali City. The temple was built in the early years of the Nanzhao Kingdom and was founded by Master Wuji. It was originally named Dangshan Temple and was later renamed Dayun Hall Wanfo Temple. Dayun Hall Wanfo Temple is not only famous for its long history and beautiful natural scenery, but also attracts many tourists and believers with its profound cultural heritage and legendary stories. 🎟️Ticket information: No reservation required, no tickets 💗Other tips: It is located next to Jizhao Nunnery, so you can arrange to visit both at the same time

📍Address: Cangshan Scenic Area, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: We drove there 👍️Must-visit: The history of Jizhao Temple can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. After several reconstructions and renovations, the existing buildings and layout reflect its long history and cultural value. The current abbot, Master Miaohui, has been in charge since 1989. With a love for flowers and plants, he has led the planting of a large number of flowers and succulents, turning Jizhao Temple into a vibrant world of flowers and plants. The decoration in the temple also uses old materials, revealing a simple and Zen design sense, reflecting the openness and compassion of Buddhism in every flower, grass, brick, and tile. 🎟️Tickets: No reservation required, no tickets 💗Other tips: This has been a popular attraction for many years

🍭If you ask me Which place in Dali is a popular tourist attraction? But it is still popular among locals and new Dali people. That Jizhao Temple is definitely on the list - 🛖Ji Zhao An Why are Internet celebrities also criticized? But still so popular? I have summarized several reasons: 🫰①Good places for outdoor exercise and hiking: Climbing is not difficult‼ ️Children, the elderly, young people, and those with a little mobility can climb the mountain without difficulty; 🫰②Good air: Cangshan Mountain has rich vegetation and high oxygen content; 🫰③Good environment: The environment along the way is more beautiful than the environment inside Jizhao Temple. There are many small scenes that are very photogenic. It is suitable for those who like to take photos. You can play and take photos slowly along the way without feeling tired. 🫰④The vegetarian food is delicious: I have brought many friends here to eat vegetarian food, and they all said: the vegetarian food is indeed delicious! 🫰⑤A good place for summer vacation and leisure: there are coffee and tea inside, which is very suitable for daydreaming and relaxing; It is located halfway up the mountain, and the temperature is not high in summer, making it a good place to escape the heat. Compared to the seaside and the ancient city, there really aren’t that many people here; - 👏👏 The hydrangeas in Jizhaoan in August are so beautiful! Promise me that you will arrange a visit when you are free, okay❓⁉️ - 🉑Reference for a day trip to Jizhao Temple: Take the Gantong Cableway at 9am → Go to Cangshan Mountain for 1-2h → Hike to Jizhao Temple → Eat vegetarian food at 12:00pm → Copy scriptures, drink tea, coffee, and take photos in the afternoon → Go to Fengyangyi and Youfeng Courtyard around 16:00 → Go to Jiapeng Village by the sea at 18:00, watch the sea, ride a bike 🚴🏻‍♀️ and watch the sunset - ❓❓How do you usually play and take photos when you come to Jizhao Temple? I want to see the beautiful photos of Jizhao Temple in your mobile phones~ - 👻The next article will continue to share Dali’s niche ways to play in August. See you in the next article~

This summer, if we talk about domestic summer resorts, Yunnan and Guizhou are top choices. Today, let's talk about how to spend three days and two nights in Dali~ comfortable and pleasant. 🗓Itinerary: Day 1 On the first day, I strolled around the ancient city. Although the ancient city has a lot of commercial atmosphere, you can still see many interesting things. The owner of the hand drum shop was playing 'Heading West to Dali', and tourists living in Dali set up small stalls, either playing tarot cards or exchanging trinkets from other places. In the evening, I went to a bar and listened to the stories of the singers inside. Before 10 o'clock, I returned to the bar on the top floor of the Pullman Hotel, overlooking the bustling bridge and the human fireworks. Day 2 I got up early and went to the inn near the Moon Full West Building in Haixi to catch a sunrise. When the golden sunlight spread over the lake, it was like my blessing to you. After breakfast in the nearby village, I rented an electric bike, bought a sunflower balloon, and rode along the Huanhai Road all the way up to Haise Park. The wind chased me all the way, and my smile chased you. On the way, I passed the ancient town of Xizhou and ate a local baba. The full itinerary was filled with sweetness. In the afternoon, I rented a convertible sports car for half a day, toured Haidong, and the boats in Wase were most dazzling when the sun was just right. The small Putuo in Haidong sparkled at sunset. Finally, I returned to Panxi S Bay, where unlike during the day, I caught the Tyndall effect at night. Day 3 I got up early again and climbed Cangshan. At noon, I had a popular vegetarian meal at Jizhao An. In the afternoon, I visited Chongsheng Temple. I didn't go to Wuliang Mountain this time, but maybe I could find the Six Veins Divine Sword manual in Chongsheng Temple? 👍Most recommended: 1. Sunset around Shuanglang 2. Sunrise in Haidong 3. Chongsheng Temple and Jizhao An 4. Dali Erhai cycling path 👎Least recommended: Fengyangyi Village, if it weren't for the TV drama filter, it's really just an ordinary Yunnan township market. 🍽Food recommendations: 1. Spicy and sour fish 2. Grilled milk fan 3. Da Jiu Jia No need to deliberately look for restaurants, the prices on certain apps are affordable and the taste is good. Dali has endless wind and flowers, indescribable snow and moon. And your smile brings romance to Dali.

Here comes the much-asked-for hydrangea photo guide for Jizhao Nunnery‼️ - 🙈Many friends have been asking: Are the hydrangeas at Jizhao Nunnery already done blooming in May and June, and are there none now❓ 🍭To provide accurate information for everyone, I climbed up to Jizhao Nunnery on the last day of July to check it out in person and bring you the latest updates from the front line. - 👉🏻🈯️《Current Hydrangea Status at Jizhao Nunnery💫》 🌸①The hydrangeas are still blooming, although not as lush as in June, they are still very beautiful; 🌸②The flowers are mostly concentrated in: the hillside outside the outer courtyard of Jizhao Nunnery ➕ the backyard of Jizhao Nunnery 🌸③In addition to hydrangeas, there is also a patch of tree hydrangeas in the backyard of Jizhao Nunnery, which are also very beautiful; - 👉🏻🈯️《Best Photo Spots for Hydrangeas at Jizhao Nunnery💫》 📸①There is a small path on the hillside of Jizhao Nunnery, where the hydrangeas are relatively short, suitable for squatting down to take photos with the hydrangeas; or standing in the middle of the path, taking a wide shot with the person in the center and flowers on one side, creating a small frame picture; 📸②Behind the chanting hall, just walk up from the fish pond and you will see a large backyard garden, where many rose hydrangeas 🌹 and tree hydrangeas are planted, making both wide and close-up shots very photogenic; 📸③Most of the hydrangeas are blue and blue-purple, which are very dreamy and romantic colors. You can stand in front of the hydrangeas or blend into the flower clusters to take photos; - 👉🏻🈯️《Poses for Hydrangea Photos📸》 👧🏻①If you feel unnatural while posing, you can walk back and forth, let the camera capture candid shots or take some dynamic photos with your phone, and then choose the best ones later; 👧🏻②Bring small props like fans, books📖, coffee, etc., and interact with the props; 👧🏻③Look left, right, up, and down, play with your hair, and interact with the flowers; - 👉🏻🈯️《Outfit Suggestions for Photos💃🏻》 👠①Tie-dye dresses go well with blue-purple hydrangeas; 👠②Solid color dresses, white, avocado green, all look great in photos; - 👉🏻🈯️《Best Time for Photos⏰》 ⏰Before 10 AM in the morning, and from 5 PM to 6 PM in the afternoon, the light is softer during these times, making the light on the face very gentle; ⏰For those who want to come and take photos, the blooming period should last until the end of August, but the later you come, the fewer flowers there will be, so come early if you want to take photos; - 🍭🤪If you want to take photos and have a vegetarian meal together, make sure to check the time. I shared a vegetarian meal guide in the previous post, you can check it out on my homepage if needed. That's all for now, feel free to ask any questions in the comments. I will answer them all when I see them~ - 👻🐚I will continue to share niche travel routes and photo spots in Dali in August. See you next time~

📍Ji Zhao Temple The hydrangea festival held every summer Blue endless summer all over the mountains It would be a pity to miss this place! Compared to eating vegetarian food What makes me even more fascinated is these tens of thousands of hydrangeas Blooming in the valley, densely packed ❤️About transportation After taking a taxi to the Gantong Villa parking lot, walk up the stairs. After arriving at Gantong Temple, you can take the mountain road 🛣️20 minutes to Jizhao Temple. ❤️Opening hours Because of the epidemic prevention period, we had to go down the mountain at three in the afternoon. It is recommended to shoot in the morning when the light is not so harsh. Vegetarian meals are served at 11:30 every day, 20R (late vegetarian meal has to wait until the end of the epidemic prevention period). Photo recommendation✅ Pretty skirt Straw hat (a must-have when you don’t want to show your face) Photo pose✅ Straw hat back kill Embrace Hydrangea People are standing in the flowers and posing in a weird way. There is a small path inside. Photographing people through flowers There is an abandoned bus in the backyard 🚌 and the hydrangea is an unexpected match

Ancient trees are towering, flowers are in full bloom, and the atmosphere is full of Zen, quiet and mysterious. You can let go of worldly worries and feel the peace and harmony in your heart. How can I not go to Jizhao Temple? Traffic Guide: 🚖 Self-driving: Start from Dali Ancient Town and drive north along National Highway 214 for about 15 kilometers to arrive Public transportation: Take the special bus from Dali Ancient Town to Gantong Temple, get off at Gantong Temple and walk for about 10 minutes to arrive. Tour highlights: 🌟 The small path outside Jizhao Temple is planted with blue hydrangeas, blooming all over the hillside! There are towering ancient trees in the temple, and flowers are offered to Buddha! There are succulents everywhere and the environment is quiet. You can also spend 20r on a vegetarian meal (don’t waste it)! I personally don’t think the taste is that great, but it’s very memorable! I often miss this vegetarian meal. Tour suggestions: 🎈 It is recommended to go there in the early morning or evening, when the temple is quieter and you can have a better experience Please keep quiet during your visit Nearby attractions: 🛕Gantong Temple: Only a few hundred meters away from Jizhao Temple, it is a famous Buddhist temple in Dali and is worth visiting 🎢Cangshan Cableway: You can overlook Erhai Lake and Dali from the cableway ⛲️Qingbi Creek: The Eighteen Creeks of Cangshan Mountain, the Beautiful Qingbi Creek The scenery is beautiful and suitable for hiking. Climb up the mountain road and enjoy the natural scenery along the way. 🐘Zhenlong Chess Game: The scenic spot where the Zhenlong Chess Game in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was set up covers an area of ​​400 square meters. The chessboard is red and white, and the huge chess pieces look very shocking. The original site of the Zhenlong Chess Game

After climbing up in the Cangshan mountains, when you see the sign for Wutong Temple, you know that Jizhao Hermitage is not far away; I checked Baidu, and found that Cangshan Jizhao Hermitage, Gantong Temple, and Wanfo Temple can all be traced back to the three hermitages during the glorious moments of Gantong Zen Temple. There are many introductions to Jizhao Hermitage online, hailed as 'China's most artistic temple.' Inside the hermitage, there is no incense burner, and flowers are used to honor Buddha. There are no common practices or ceremonies. Nuns and volunteers do the most ordinary chores, passing by visitors with a smile, more like finding a special tea house or guesthouse. The uniqueness of Jizhao Hermitage lies in the powerful inner strength of the host, entering Zen through flowers, one can also comprehend the Tao! The hermitage is filled with colorful succulents, the likes of which I have never seen before in terms of size and variety. Perhaps the succulents also feel the joy of the Buddha's teachings and grow happily! My favorite spot is sitting in the corner of a flower bed in the hermitage, looking up at the clouds rolling by, looking down at the myriad forms of life, with the sunlight shining on the small flowers in the corner of the wall. This tranquility and detachment require your own presence to experience. The entire hermitage is free of charge, and although the adjacent tea house is open for business, no one will bother you if you want to find a place to sit for an afternoon, casual and harmonious. I had intended to wait for the most worthwhile meal at Jizhao Hermitage at five-thirty, but was informed that the mountain was closing, and could only descend in disappointment. I'll leave it for another time. Learning to be content with the present is the greatest respect for Jizhao Hermitage.

| If you can let everything go, you will be a free man in the world. No incense A nunnery that does not offer incense but only flowers🌸 🎫 We went a little late and arrived at around 2 o'clock, missing the vegetarian meal 😭 I bought two loaves of bread on the way. 🍚Vegetarian meal Lunch 11:30 Dinner 17:30 👵🏻20 per person, 👧🏻10 per person ⛰️ The whole journey is very easy and can be reached in about half an hour. We spent more than an hour ⏲taking photos all the way 📷walking slowly 🧃 Try to bring as little stuff as possible when hiking. A bottle of water 🥤 Sunglasses 🕶️ Small bottle of sunscreen spray Hats and sun protection clothing 📷 There is a pond at the entrance of the temple with glowing goldfish🐟 Many people take photos The cable car stopped so early. I wanted to take the cable car when I got off, but I was too tired to climb. It stopped and I had to go back the same way. I wanted to cry. I also missed the vegetarian meal time and didn’t get to try it. I will go again next time. 🐿️ There were a lot of squirrels 🐿️ walking around on the downhill road. The cherry trees 🍒 were all eaten by the little cuties.

After living in Dali for three years, here are my favorite mountain climbing and viewing spots recommended! This is the second issue of the super detailed mountain climbing and viewing guide, mainly for intermediate and advanced routes. "The mountain does not see me; I go to see the mountain." Hurry up and save it, and check in in the comment section. 4、【Hiking on the Jade Belt Path】Beginner "Get up close and personal with the Cangshan Mountains, witness the 'natural geological history book' that has nurtured for 2 billion years, and feel the changes of the vicissitudes of life in the rock strata." Location: "Gantong Cableway Ticket Office" or "Zhonghe Cableway Ticket Office" Recommended departure time: About 15min from the ancient city, it is recommended to depart around 9 am and be able to descend the mountain before 2 pm. Cost reference: Gantong Cableway one-way 50, Zhonghe Cableway one-way 30 Other: Need to bring some picnic food. ②It will be a bit cold on the mountain, remember to bring a windbreaker. ③You will encounter squirrels, magpies, and shrikes ④The whole journey is 12km on flat ground 5、【Boluo Temple】Intermediate "A small temple hidden in the mountains, a secluded place in the mountains." Location: "Jizhaoan Parking Lot" There are signs all the way, you will not get lost. Recommended time schedule: About 15min from the ancient city, You can depart around 9:00 am, it takes about 2h to climb the mountain, have a vegetarian lunch at the temple, and it takes about 1h to descend. Cost reference: Or Other: ①If you have the strength, you can bring some supplies for the monks on the mountain. ②Boluo Temple has lunch vegetarian meals, arrange the time to try it. There is no dinner～ ③There are mushrooms along the way ④About 10km, the mountain road is not easy to walk. 6、【Cangshan Mountain Hiking to the Summit】Intermediate-Advanced "The climb is significant, with diverse vegetation and landscape changes along the way, Flower meadows pave the way, and streams and lakes crisscross. It is a beautiful scenery that cannot be seen at low altitudes." Location: There are many entrances "near Zhonghe Temple", "near Yinqiao". Recommended duration: one day Cost reference: Currently, the summit guide fee ranges from 150-300 per person. Other: The difficulty is above average, do not choose if you have no experience. ②Many accidents happen when climbing Cangshan every year, you need to choose the right season and experienced guides to accompany you, do not go alone, do not joke with your life safety. ③Prepare enough water and functional drinks, carry enough food, and don't mind the weight. ④Choose the right mountaineering equipment. ⑤Hiking 12-22km (depending on the route) with an ascent of 2000+. They say that an interesting life is half mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas. Since you've come to Dali, join us in climbing the mountains and listen to the mountain wind bringing us the answer to freedom.

Cangshan's Jizhaoan travel, among the endless summer flowers, tasting a bowl of delicious vegetarian cuisine is truly a dual enjoyment of sight and taste. At the turn of summer and autumn, I was amazed by the extremely beautiful "Endless Summer" flowers. They are the messengers of summer, blooming endlessly, and another year passes in a hurry. They start blooming at the end of spring, and the flowering period extends throughout summer and autumn. 🔖What is Endless Summer? ◆Clueless, right? Actually, "Endless Summer" is a type of hydrangea, with flowers growing at the top of the branches, forming corymb inflorescences. The color of "Endless Summer" is not fixed; it can bloom in different colors depending on the environmental changes. ◆The flowers of "Endless Summer" are full, and the stems often radiate many branches from the base, with many small flowers forming large round flower balls, clustered together. Off-the-beaten-path travel to Cangshan, Jizhaoan's Endless Summer and vegetarian food are not to be missed. On a leisurely morning, I set out with my son from "Yuan Wu Wei" on foot, passing by the Gantong cable car lower station and the thousand-year-old Gantong Zen Temple, and it took about 30 minutes to reach the popular Jizhaoan. 🌟Travel highlights: ✅The lunchtime at Jizhaoan is at 11:40 am, and the queue for food has already reached the back garden. This waiting time for lunch is just perfect to appreciate the beautiful Endless Summer scenery around the Jizhaoan temple. ✅In the cool dense forest of Cangshan, Jizhaoan is indeed a great place for summer retreat and flower appreciation. The cool midsummer, the beautiful Endless Summer, not only pleases the eye but also nourishes the mood at the moment, and even in the deep autumn, the flowers here are still blooming continuously. Like in a static image, when the photographer puts in the effort, it comes to "life". ✅Eating a bowl of Jizhaoan's representative vegetarian food is enough to reward the hardships of queuing. Watching the child eat so earnestly and deliciously, who can resist the temptation of such a bowl of vegetarian food? 💗Travel feelings: Flowers bloom for a season, and the grass and trees meet autumn. In an ordinary life, at the right moment, let go of oneself, watch a bunch of flowers bloom, and wait for the return of the summer solstice. Amidst the Endless Summer, a bowl of vegetarian food is swept away. Smelling the fragrance of the flowers and experiencing "every grain is hard-earned" is truly an unexpected little happiness. Dali tourism, amidst the Endless Summer, the temptation of a bowl of vegetarian food. Have you experienced it? 📌Little Tips: ✔Jizhaoan is open to the public for free. Originally, the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month were free for vegetarian food, but now they also charge a vegetarian fee, which is 20 yuan/person. ✔Jizhaoan's succulent plants are unique, and the back garden also has a variety of flowers and plants, remember not to miss them. If you like the content of this article, please give it a like! I am a travel expert, homestay manager, and content connoisseur. Follow the travel expert Yuan Wu Wei to explore cities and landscapes.

| The most beautiful nunnery in China. There is a most beautiful nunnery at the foot of Cangshan Mountain in Dali. They don’t burn incense, but only invite flowers. The temple is full of succulents, planted in pots, grown in soil, hanging plants, and even the cracks in the stone walls are full of vitality. Here, you will know what "one flower, one world; one grass, one nature" means. Drinking tea, reading scriptures, or having a cup of coffee, the troubles of the world seem to have nothing to do with this place, it is free and peaceful. Jizhao Temple is another new popular check-in spot in Dali, outside the bustling ancient city and the refreshing Erhai Lake. How should I put it? Although I had to climb the mountain for an hour to get this vegetarian meal because I didn’t make a good plan, I still have to declare: it was worth the trip! Preparation: △Be sure to eat breakfast in the morning! It takes half an hour to climb from the entrance to Jizhao Temple, which is quite tiring! △It is recommended to bring a bottle of drinking water with you. Although it is sold on the mountain, it will be more expensive "How do I get there?" 』 ③ Jizhao Temple is located in Cangshan Mountain in the ancient city of Dali, Yunnan. Take a taxi to the first parking lot of Cangshan National Geopark, walk up through a street selling small commodities, register at the gate and go up the mountain. Tips: 1. There are two ways to go up the mountain: a stone staircase and a winding slope. 2. Never ride an electric bike with two people, as it is impossible to get on! 🍚 Vegetarian meal 20 yuan/person Tips: ①Lunch at 11:30, dinner at 17:30. ② For buffet meals, each person is given one pair of chopsticks. Do not ask the chef for a second pair. ③During peak season, there are a lot of people at mealtimes, so it is recommended to arrive early. ④Don’t waste it! Let him eat as much as he is served. If he is worried that he cannot finish his meal, you can ask him to take less when serving food. After eating, find a place to sit. 🥔The dishes are not fixed every day, but they are definitely the healthiest. For example Soft potato cubes, refreshing lotus root, and soft and glutinous pumpkin. There is no need to leave in a hurry after the meal. You may drink Zen tea and read scriptures in Jizhao Temple. I sat there for an entire afternoon and didn’t realize that time had passed in the mountains. Only by coming here can you truly experience what it means to be "a winding path leading to a secluded place, where the Zen room is surrounded by flowers and trees." "Replenish! 』 ①If you only go to Jizhao Temple, it is not recommended to take the cable car. ② Jizhao Temple does not burn incense, but flowers can be used instead of incense. ③Opening hours: 08:30-18:00; Last admission time: 18:00 (some sisters said that admission is stopped at 16:00 or 17:00, but we can still enter at 17:30). ④You can borrow a set of tea sets for free and drink for the whole day (just clean it when returning it). ⑤The aerial fish pond is on the third floor of the Buddhist chanting hall. There is a small garden on the second floor, with walls full of succulents and various flowers. There is a large tea room on the first floor. After eating vegetarian food, you can look at the forest and drink coffee in it. It is very comfortable.