based on 427 reviewsHanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou. The temple dates back more than 1,400 years. The temple gained renown from its mention in the famous poem “A Night Mooring by Maple Bridge” by the poet Zhang Ji of the Tang Dynasty: “From the monastery on Cold Mountain, the sound of the bell reaches the guest boat at midnight.” Hanshan Temple is a famous site to pay. Every day, a steady stream of believers comes to the temple to strike the bell, light incense, and pray for the future.




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Show More ReviewsHanshan Temple is a very distinctive and historically significant site, a place that countless Chinese people yearn to visit. The only drawback is the sheer number of tourists, which severely impacts the visitor experience and prevents one from truly appreciating the temple at their own pace.