[2025 Fuzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhengjue Ancient Temple (Updated May)

Day 1: Fuzhou Cultural Tour: Wang Anshi Memorial Hall - Yulong Wanshou Palace - St. Joseph's Church - Zhengjue Ancient Temple - Wenchangli Historical and Cultural Block Day 2: Exploring Art and Ancient Villages - Celebrity Sculpture Garden - Dafang Dutch Creative Village - Nanfeng Qiawan Ancient Town ✅Wang Anshi Memorial Hall: 🈺 Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–17:00. Free admission. This is a complex of garden buildings modeled after the Song Dynasty style, featuring Mingyue Xuan, Zhizhu Yuan, Xinyi Yuan, Jinggong Pavilion, Banshan Hall, and more. The exhibition area is not large, but the natural landscape is unique, showcasing the life and achievements of Wang Anshi. ✅St. Joseph's Church: 🈺 Monday-Sunday 8:00-18:00 Free admission China's third largest Catholic church, a century-old pink Gothic building revealing a unique world inside. A very beautiful church, stunning when lit up at night ⛪ ✅Yulong Wanshou Palace: 🈺 Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-11:00, 13:00-17:00. Free admission. A three-courtyard Qing Dynasty building that has witnessed much history. Here, you can trace the course of history and feel the passage of time. ✅Zhengjue Ancient Temple: 🈺 Monday–Sunday 7:00–21:00. Free admission. A thousand-year-old ancient temple from the Tang Dynasty, filled with wisps of sandalwood incense and thriving with worshippers. Built during the Tang Dynasty, its most eye-catching feature is the pagoda within the temple grounds, standing like a landmark in Wenchangli. The night view is absolutely beautiful. ✅ Wenchangli History and Culture: 🎫: Free | Live Show Ticket RMB 88 🈺 This area best showcases the historical charm of the ancient city, featuring numerous ancient buildings, historical relics, and intangible cultural heritage. The renovated old streets retain the appearance of the prosperous ancient streets of Linchuan. Yulong Wanshou Palace, St. Joseph's Church, and Zhengjue Temple are all concentrated here. ✅ Celebrity Sculpture Garden: 🎫: Free 🈺: Open 24 hours. The park features sculptures of 66 historical figures from Fuzhou and is a large city theme park. ✅ Dafang Holland Creative Village: A 900-year-old ancient village transformed into an art village jointly created by China and the Netherlands, featuring a collision of Chinese and Western architectural art. ✅ Nanfeng Qiawan Ancient Town boasts a unique appearance. Stroll along the riverside streets and take in the beautiful scenery: stone slab bridges, bamboo rafts, Hongfu Tower, long winding alleys, old red stone walls, and small bridges over flowing water. The town is filled with poetic charm and the vibrant atmosphere of daily life. Food Recommendations 🌟Lao Wu Shao Cai Guan: Their stewed soft-shelled turtle is incredibly tender and flavorful, packed with collagen. It's great value for money and a huge favorite among locals. 🌟 Fu Fu Luo Si: River Snail Braised Chicken & Softshell Turtle with Pork Ribs. This established Fuzhou restaurant's River Snail Braised Chicken is incredibly appetizing, while the Softshell Turtle with Pork Ribs boasts a rich texture. These are two must-order signature dishes. 🌟 At Xiao Xu Shrimp Restaurant, the stir-fries and barbecue are both excellent, especially the large shrimp – they're tender and definitely worth trying! 🐄 Lao Gu Beef Offal Shop's recommended dishes: Beef Offal, Linchuan Shredded Lotus Root. The beef offal is tender, juicy, and gets spicier the more you eat. The Linchuan shredded lotus root is crisp, tender, and fragrant – a perfect match! 🌟 Zhang Mengzi Beef Offal: Stir-fried Yellow Beef, Beef Omasum Soup. The stir-fried yellow beef is deliciously spicy and satisfying, and the beef omasum soup is savory with a rich broth. 🌟 Fuji Restaurant: Crispy and springy sliced pork belly paired with crunchy intestines and celery—a delightful mix of textures!

The most unpopular treasure town I visited this year, with few people and good shopping Fuzhou, Jiangxi, controlled me for two days❗️ It is the hometown of countless literati from the Tang and Song dynasties, including Wang Anshi, Tang Xianzu, Lu Jiuyuan, Zeng Gong, etc. It has produced 7 prime ministers, 2,451 Jinshi, famous scholars and great men in history. It is truly worthy of the title of "Hometown of Talents"! Why not spend two days to visit Fuzhou? Feel the cultural heritage of this city and start a journey of exploration 1️⃣ Zhengjue Ancient Temple (Pictures 1-5) The Mazu Temple of the Chinese Buddhist Zen Sect is known as the "First Forest". Its towering pagoda, meticulous layout, and grand hall have become a landmark building. (🎫: Free | ⏱: 07:00-21:00) 2️⃣ St. Joseph Catholic Church (Figure 6) A very beautiful pink cathedral 💒 The third largest Catholic church in China, right next to the Wenchangli Street District. It wasn’t open when I went there, but it looks great when the lights are on at night! By the way, the murals on the wall across the street from the church are also amazing. It is indeed a land of opera. (🎫: Free | ⏱: 08:00-18:00) 3️⃣ Wang Anshi Memorial Hall (Pictures 7-10) The architecture of the Song Dynasty-style garden is so charming under the sun! Such a great photo! (🎫: Free, reservation is required on the official account ⏱: Closed on Mondays, 09:00-17:00) 4️⃣ Wenchangli (Figure 10-13) A national 4A-level scenic spot, it is the largest and best-preserved historical and cultural block in Jiangxi. It has bustling streets and alleys, many intangible cultural heritage shops, dragon and lion dances and other performances during holidays. Don’t miss the large-scale live performance "Dreaming of the Peony Pavilion"! (🎫: Free | ⏱: 24 hours) 5️⃣ Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall (Pictures 14-15) "Oriental Shakespeare" and "Chinese Drama Saint", experience his Linchuan Four Dreams and feel the charm of culture and opera (🎫: Free, reservation is required on the official account ⏱: Closed on Mondays, 09:00-17:00) I will go to this treasure town again, and I hope more people will discover it.

✅St. Joseph's Church ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00-18:00 This pink church is the third largest Catholic church in the country. It adopts Western Gothic architectural style. You must not miss it when you come to Fuzhou. ✅Zhengjue Ancient Temple ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 7:00-21:00 Zhengjue Ancient Temple has become a landmark building in Fuzhou City. It integrates Buddhist culture, Confucian culture, Linchuan culture and tourism culture. It is a religious activity center and religious tourist attraction. (Reminder: sisters, don’t wear short skirts👗, it is recommended to wear long pants👖) ✅Wenchangli Historical and Cultural District This is Tang Xianzu’s hometown and place of literary creation. Its profound cultural heritage attracts countless tourists🎒 ✅Xunmeng Peony Pavilion Based on Tang Xianzu's "Return of the Soul", this work shows the love story of Du Liniang, the daughter of an official, and Liu Mengmei, the scholar in her dream. It is definitely worth it.

The Zhengjue Ancient Temple is a historic Buddhist temple that was first built in 768 AD during the Tang Dynasty. It is located on Xiniu Mountain outside the east gate of Linchuan District, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province. It was initially named Kaiyuan Temple, then Miao Jue Temple during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and finally renamed Zhengjue Ancient Temple during the Qing Dynasty. The Zhengjue Ancient Temple is an important site for Zen Buddhism. It was founded by the highly respected Dao Yi, the eighth ancestor of the Southern School of Zen Buddhism, who advocated "the heart is the Buddha, the heart is the Buddha" as the source of Hongzhou Zen. The ancient temple has been renovated and expanded many times throughout history. It was renovated by Monk Faguo during the late Qing Dynasty, and in 1948, Monk Handu presided over and initiated the Three Altar Precepts. The Zhengjue Ancient Temple is not only a place for religious activities, but also an important carrier of cultural heritage. Throughout history, famous figures such as Yan Shu, Wang Anshi, Tang Xianzu, and Li Zhi have visited the temple and left behind poems. There is also a well in the temple called "Xingquan". It is said that tea made with water from this well can prolong life. After the reform and opening up, the Zhengjue Ancient Temple was restored and developed. In 1984, religious policies were implemented, and the old monk Jiehui restored the ancestral temple, giving the temple a new lease of life. After 2000, Monk Xuehui took over as abbot and improved the functions and layout of the temple. Today, the Zhengjue Ancient Temple covers an area of about 36 acres and has a building area of 8,600 square meters. It has 17 resident monks and has become an important Buddhist site in Fuzhou City. It has been rated as a "Double Harmony Temple" and listed as a provincial key temple. The architectural complex of the Zhengjue Ancient Temple includes the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, the Bell and Drum Tower, the Abbot's Room, the Dharma Hall, the Zen Hall, the Guest Hall, the Dining Hall, the Dharma Lecture Hall, the Buddha Recitation Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Sangharama Hall, the Patriarch Hall, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Monk's Dormitory, the Library, the Sutra Collection Building, and the Tuo Long Xuan, etc. More than ten Tang-style buildings are carefully arranged according to the rules of the jungle, orderly. There is also a Wanfo Pagoda in the temple, with green bricks and green tiles, and a golden top. The pagoda has nine floors and is 66.6 meters high. There are various Buddha statues in the pagoda, which are magnificent. The Zhengjue Ancient Temple is not only the center of Buddhist faith, but also a good place for tourism, cultural nostalgia, and seeking spiritual artistic conception.

Guys, don't just focus on Wuyuan and Jingdezhen when traveling to Jiangxi! Today, I'm going to share with you a hidden gem that only locals know - Fuzhou. 😎 The charm of Fuzhou lies not only in its small population and easy access, but also in its profound cultural heritage. It is the hometown of countless Tang and Song Dynasty scholars, including Wang Anshi, Tang Xianzu, Zeng Gong, Yan Zi, and Yan Jidao! With 7 prime ministers and over 3,000 Jinshi (successful candidates in the imperial examinations), Fuzhou is undoubtedly the "hometown of talented people"! 💯 🚶Must-visit attractions in Fuzhou: 1️⃣ Wenchangli: One of the largest historical and cultural districts in Jiangxi, preserving ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as Yulong Wanshou Palace. There is also a large-scale live performance of "Dream of the Peony Pavilion", making Wenchangli a must-visit place in Fuzhou. 🌉 2️⃣ Zhengjue Ancient Temple: One of the most beautiful temples I have ever visited, built in the Tang Dynasty. The pagoda in the temple is very eye-catching, like a landmark of Wenchangli, and the night view is even more stunning. 🌕 3️⃣ Dajueshan: Dajueshan not only has the "Dajueshan Rafting", the first rafting in Asia, but also the cable car is a must-see. The second half of the 1368-meter cable car offers a breathtaking view of the Dajueshan Goddess Statue. The Dajueshan Rock Temple under the cliffs is also very distinctive. 📿（🎫：140 r, including entrance ticket ➕ sightseeing bus ➕ cable car） 4️⃣ St. Joseph's Cathedral: A very beautiful church, also the third largest Catholic church in China, stunningly lit up at night. ⛪️ 5️⃣ Wang Anshi Memorial Hall: A must-visit place to learn about Wang Anshi, the first of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, and to experience his life's ups and downs and ambitions. The Song Dynasty garden-style architecture and lotus flowers are also very charming. 🪷 6️⃣ Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall: Tang Xianzu's "Four Dreams of Linchuan" shaped the temperament and core of Fuzhou. Revisit the romantic and timeless "Peony Pavilion", and you will have a different understanding of this Ming Dynasty playwright. 7️⃣ Niyandai: One of the landmark buildings in Fuzhou, Lu You climbed it many times, and Zeng Gong also wrote "Niyandai Ji". Here you can overlook the whole city of Fuzhou. ☁️ 🚗 Fuzhou 2-day 1-night itinerary: 🟡 Day 1: Wang Anshi Memorial Hall → Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall → Niyandai → Zhengjue Ancient Temple → Wenchangli → St. Joseph's Cathedral. 🟡 Day 2: Dajueshan: Dajueshan Ancient Town → Dajueshan Goddess Viewing Platform → Dajueshan Rock Temple → Nantianmen. 🏨 Accommodation & Food Recommendations: You can take the high-speed rail to "Fuzhou Station" to get to Fuzhou. It is recommended to stay near Wenchangli, which is the most convenient for transportation. Local specialties include Fuzhou Paofen, Linchuan Niuza, Linchuan Lotus Root, Lotus Root Candy, etc., each bite is unforgettable. 😋 Fuzhou, this low-key historical city, is really worth a visit. Add it to your travel list now! 💕

The drizzle is cold in the spicy little city. 🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: Fuzhou Station → Wenchangli Day2: St. Joseph's Cathedral → Wang Youjun Ink Pool → Fuzhou City Museum → Shuoguo Era Shopping Center → Linru Academy → Menghu Scenic Area → Wenchangli Day3: Wenchangli → Yulong Wanshou Palace → China Opera Museum → Tang Xianzu Family Cemetery → Zixi Bakery → G99 Food Street → Zhengjue Ancient Temple → Wenchangli Day4: Fuzhou Station

🌸 Setting off from Guangdong, I drove to Wuyuan to see the rapeseed flowers. On the third day, I arrived in Fuzhou and went to Wenchangli, the hometown of the famous dramatist Tang Xianzu. Wenchangli is home to the Zhengjue Ancient Temple, which was established during the Tang Dynasty and is a millennium-old temple. Behind the temple stands a pagoda, and as you stroll through Wenchangli, you can see it everywhere. ✔️ The temple gate is not centered but rather to the right. Inside the gate is a life-release pond, followed by the Hall of Heavenly Kings. Passing through the Hall of Heavenly Kings, you face the Mahavira Hall. Besides the 'Mahavira Hall' plaque, there are two other plaques on each side, reading 'Rhino's Trace' and 'Mazu's Jungle'. What's the story behind this? ✔️ After the Sixth Patriarch, the Chan (Zen) school of Buddhism branched into five families and seven sects, among which the Linji school was further divided into the Huanglong and Yangqi factions. Nanyue Huairang was a prominent disciple of the Sixth Patriarch, and Mazu Daoyi, whose lay surname was Ma, was a disciple of Nanyue Huairang. Active in Jiangxi, he was also known as Jiangxi Daoyi. Zhengjue Ancient Temple was founded by Master Daoyi, originally named Kaiyuan Temple, and renamed Miaojue Temple during the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first Daochang founded by Master Mazu Daoyi in Jiangxi. Due to its profound Chan teachings, by the Song Dynasty, it had become a large-scale jungle, hence the name 'Mazu's Jungle'. ✔️ The Wenchangli area, where Zhengjue Ancient Temple is located, is said to resemble a rhino in its topography. The pond behind the Jianchang Guild Hall and the pond to the east of the temple are like the two eyes of the rhino, and the West Lake in front of the temple is its breathing hole. For this reason, the locals called it the Rhino Mountain Zhengjue Temple, which later earned the elegant name 'Rhino's Trace'. ✔️ Walking behind the Mahavira Hall, a sudden downpour started, and I ran into the last majestic pagoda in the rain. Climbing the stairs to the second floor, I found Buddha statues in the hall. Unfortunately, the floors above were not open. Otherwise, climbing to the top of the pagoda to overlook Wenchangli would surely offer an unlimited view. 📍 Address: Wenchangli, Linchuan District, Fuzhou 👍🏻 Recommended: Mazu's Jungle, Rhino's Trace 💰 Cost: Free admission

Fuzhou landmark, originally a thousand-year-old temple. The sound of the Sanskrit bell echoes in the early morning and dusk of the ancient temple. Here, it is the whisper of history and the pure land of the soul. In Wenchang in Fuzhou, you can see the pagoda of the ancient temple from a distance. This temple has become a landmark building in the local area. Walking into the temple is like traveling through time and space, touching the breath of time, naturally closing your eyes, and letting the soul unreservedly welcome that tranquility and harmony. The temple has a magnificent hall, a towering pagoda, and a meticulous layout. Although I am walking in a temple, for me, it is more like a spiritual baptism after the hustle and bustle. 0 yuan to play this cityancient culture and appreciate Chinese historymust-see tourist attractions

Transportation: Self-driving Attraction tickets: Free ️St. Joseph's Cathedral: ️️️️️ 📍Address: Fuzhou City Founded in the 34th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of hundreds of years and is the largest Catholic church in Fuzhou. Gothic architectural style, bright colors, sturdy and upright Corinthian columns, red, yellow, blue, and green special-shaped stained glass windows, beautiful. ⛩Zhengjue Ancient Temple: ️️️️️ 📍Address: Fuzhou City Founded in the Tang Dynasty, the temple was established by Mazu Dao. It was later destroyed and rebuilt after the reform and opening up. The rapid development here has renamed it as 'Zhengjue Ancient Temple'. The Buddha statues and murals in the ancient temple are worth seeing. ⛩Yulong Wanshou Palace: ️️️️️ 📍Address: Fuzhou City A temple commemorating Xu Zhenjun, first built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, was later destroyed and rebuilt on the original site during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, it was expanded and named 'Yulong Biejing', also known as 'Jiangxi Guild Hall', which was a place for connecting hometowns, mediating disputes, commercial intermediaries, and commercial financing. 🏛Linru Academy: ️️️️ 📍Address: Linchuan District, Fuzhou City, Jiangxi Province Also known as Nanhu Academy, it was first built in the ninth year of Chunyou in the Song Dynasty. It was built in accordance with the structure of ancient academies, with a symmetrical central axis and a multi-entry courtyard layout. Here you can feel the atmosphere and historical heritage of the ancient academy. 💫Summary: The attractions of Fuzhou's one-day tour are diverse, including religious cultural ancient buildings and academies with a long history. St. Joseph's Cathedral and Zhengjue Ancient Temple are the largest Catholic church and ancient temple in Fuzhou, Yulong Wanshou Palace is a temple commemorating Xu Zhenjun, and Linru Academy is an academy built in accordance with the structure of ancient academies. These attractions are worth visiting to experience the religious culture and historical heritage of Fuzhou.💖

Fuzhou Travel Guide: 📍First stop: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church️ Unfortunately, it is not open to the public yet, so we can only admire this historic building from the outside. 📍Second stop: Yulong Wanshou Palace It is open to the public free of charge and you can visit it freely to experience the wisdom and art of the ancients. 📍Third stop: Opera Museum🎭 The adult ticket price is 30 yuan and the student ticket price is 15 yuan. There is a rich collection of opera relics here, allowing you to appreciate the charm of opera. 📍Fourth stop: Zhengjue Ancient Temple🛕 It is open to the public free of charge and you can come here to experience tranquility and peace. 📍Fifth stop: Peony Pavilion Reservations are required and fees are included in the Nanchang Cultural and Tourism Card. Come here to enjoy the flowers and take photos. Food recommendations: 1️⃣Xiao Xu Xia said: Secret lobster, fried shrimp, and handmade rice cakes are so delicious that you can’t stop eating! 🦐🥢 2️⃣1 cent profit: stir-fried shrimps, pickled pork intestines, and dried bamboo shoots, authentic taste and affordable price! 3️⃣Luo Xuan Iced Mung Beans: Iced mung beans, fried skewers, and braised food, refreshing and cooling, with endless aftertaste! 💖Travel Tips: During the peak tourist season, be sure to book attractions in advance! Especially the attractions covered by the Nanchang Cultural and Tourism Card are extremely popular! Make sure to book early to avoid missing out! ⏰ When tasting local food, you can choose according to the recommendations, so that you can better experience Fuzhou's unique food culture. 😋 Fuzhou·Jiangxi