[2025 Pujiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Longtan Ancient Temple (Updated Jun)

I've long heard about this unique ancient temple in Pujiang, and finally got to see it with my own eyes. The winding path leads to Longtan Temple, which doesn't follow a conventional square layout. The temple is rustic, lush with greenery, home to both cats and dogs, and full of lively atmosphere. Coming here brings such peace to the heart!

After visiting Guoqing Temple, I thought I'd encountered the most unique ancient temple, but just off the highway, I stumbled upon the rebellious Longtan Ancient Temple. · The temple has adopted more than 10 cats and dogs. On the wall, it says, "You can take pictures of the Buddha statues. Feel free to take pictures." "Please visit surrounding temples to worship Buddha. There's no need to frequently visit this temple." On the road, I met a monk who picked a sugar orange right off the tree and gave it to me... I was stunned by this laid-back atmosphere! · My friends all say this place has a Thai feel, with various objects, glazed tiles, and even golden crowns placed everywhere! A wooden cabin serves as a study, where you can settle down with a book and a little black cat🐈‍⬛. This kind of "Buddhist" attitude is truly rebellious. · [Longtan Ancient Temple] 🚗: Pujiang, Jinhua 🚶: 1.5 hours from Hangzhou [Nearby Attractions] Longde Temple Pagoda (featured in "Black Myth: Wukong") 5.6km Songxi Ancient Village 20km

Longtan Ancient Temple: First built in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (940-952), it is located in a lush jungle. On the way to the temple, you need to go through a winding hillside. The road from the parking lot at the foot of the mountain to the temple entrance is about three or four hundred meters, and it is relatively easy to walk. The temple houses a large collection of ancient buildings and antiques. Each old component was carefully collected by monks and has been meticulously restored and displayed, allowing people to feel the weight of history. ​ ​

Longtan Ancient Temple is hidden in the suburbs, like a quiet world isolated from the world. The ancient temple is built on the mountain, with staggered buildings, yellow walls and black tiles, flowers and plants, and scriptures and slogans complement each other, forming a moving picture. The scriptures in the temple are a major feature, with different sizes and long history, like a forest of pagodas, adding endless solemnity and mystery to the temple. Here, you can also see lazy cats and cute dogs, they either walk leisurely in the courtyard or rest quietly in the corner, adding a touch of warmth and harmony to the ancient temple. Listening to the melodious bell and smelling the faint sandalwood, people feel calm and forget the troubles of the world. Travel tips - Transportation: Self-driving is the most convenient, just navigate to "Zhejiang Longtan Ancient Temple". - Time: It is recommended to choose a sunny day, avoid holidays and peak tourist periods, and visit in the early morning or evening when there are fewer tourists, so you can better feel the tranquility of the ancient temple. - Photo spots: Every corner of the ancient temple is suitable for taking pictures, and the scriptures, Buddha statues, and ancient buildings are all good backgrounds. You can use a telephoto lens to capture details, or a wide-angle lens to show the overall appearance of the ancient temple. - Food recommendation: After going down the mountain, you can go to the nearby town to taste authentic farmhouse dishes, such as steamed river fish, wild vegetable tofu soup, etc. - Precautions: Please keep quiet in the ancient temple and respect religious beliefs; do not touch cultural relics and Buddha statues; follow the rules in the temple, such as not taking pictures of monks, etc.

This is a very special temple. It is so special that it is unlike almost all other temples. 🌟Most of the ancient buildings in the temple were found by monks Longtan Ancient Temple is not as magnificent as other large temples, but it is more simple and natural. The ancient stone components are all treasures found by the monks themselves, and every brick and tile reveals the traces of time. 🌟Chaotic and orderly courtyard aesthetics The courtyard is full of various exotic flowers and plants, some of which are even species that have never been seen before, making people sigh at the ecological beauty here. 🌟The Zen atmosphere belongs to ordinary people Here you can hear monks and pilgrims telling their stories, and your soul seems to be purified. You can also take pictures of Buddha statues, chat with the abbot, or come here to sit with friends. 🌟Dog and cat paradise The cats and dogs in the temple are not afraid of people, they wander around leisurely, welcoming every visitor like the owner of the place. The abbot himself has a few dogs. Many people throw their abandoned cats and dogs here, and the abbot will find them for adoption❤️

Today I went to Pujiang County, Jinhua to play. I heard that there is a fun ancient temple here. We followed the navigation instructions and came to Longde Ancient Temple. Due to the large number of people coming to play during the National Day, the car could only be parked at the foot of the mountain (with traffic police on duty), and it took more than ten minutes to walk to the temple. The temple is not very big, but it is very quiet inside. A beam and a building, a stone and a stele, exquisitely carved, a flower and a grass, all show fragrance. The Buddha statues and buildings in the temple look very old, giving people a sense of age and rich connotation. The temple gate reads "There are many dogs inside, and they are fat, but they are gentle, you can enter boldly", and there are slogans everywhere, such as "Buddha statues can be photographed, feel free to shoot boldly", etc. These "popular" slogans show the sincerity and kindness of the temple in the details. There are also many persimmon trees in the temple that have been trimmed and have a very good shape. The red persimmons hang on the tree, which looks particularly beautiful in the blue sky. In short, this temple in Pujiang is really worth a visit. It is very close to the county seat and only takes 10 minutes by car. Pujiang·Jinhua

If you have nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world. Set out early in the morning and experience it all, there are surprises everywhere! Take a break here... You will see that every plant is well taken care of. Every detail in the courtyard is there. The owner who takes care of these flowers and plants conveys everything to us through the plants... Address: Longtan Ancient Temple