Daming Temple

It's best to come to Yangzhou on weekdays, otherwise the weekend experience may not be as good. The main purpose of visiting Yangzhou is to eat and play. In the morning, arrange to have morning tea. We recommend the Garden Teahouse or Ye Chun on Yanfu Road (after eating, you can take a walk nearby, there are sightseeing boats and the Tianci Zen Temple). If you want something more upscale, you can go to Quyuan for morning tea, which is right next to Shouxihu Lake. For lunch or dinner, you can find a restaurant to try Huaiyang cuisine. We recommend Yangzhou Banquet, Pingshan Banquet, Yangzhou Lion Tower, Xishi Tower, etc. As for places to visit, start with Daming Temple, then go to Shouxihu Lake, Dongguan Street, Ge Garden, He Garden. Yangzhou is a place for slow living, so take your time to savor it.

Daming Temple, located on the middle peak of Shugang in the northwest suburbs of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, was named for its initial construction during the Daming years of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song Dynasty (457-464 AD). Over the past 1500 years, the temple's name has undergone many changes, and the temple we see now was built during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, when Master Jianzhen served as the abbot of Daming Temple, he traveled to Japan to teach Buddhist scriptures and Chinese culture, making Daming Temple an important ancient temple in the history of Sino-Japanese Buddhist and cultural relations. The Daming Temple is divided into three parts: the central part is the main temple architecture, the eastern part is the Qiling Pagoda, and the western part is the garden-style backyard. The main temple buildings in the central area of the scenic spot are divided into three routes running from south to north. Along the central axis from south to north are the archway, the mountain gate, and the Mahavira Hall. The western route mainly features Ouyang Xiu; to the south is the Pingshan Hall built by Ouyang Xiu when he was the governor of Yangzhou, and to the north is the Gulin Hall built by Su Dongpo when he held the same position. Further north is the Jianzhen Memorial Hall, with the Sutra Depository Tower to its east. The Qiling Pagoda in the eastern part was originally built by Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty to celebrate his birthday. The pagoda we see now is a reconstruction of the Sui Dynasty's pagoda, with 9 stories, housing Buddhist relics and a nanmu Buddha pagoda inside. Visitors can climb to the top of the pagoda to overlook the entire Daming Temple and gaze into the distance at the Slender West Lake. The Jianzhen Memorial Hall is the most important building in Daming Temple. Jianzhen traveled to Japan six times, bringing Chinese Buddhism and culture to Japan. He presided over the construction of the Toshodai-ji in Nara, Japan, and eventually passed away there. The Jianzhen Memorial Hall was built to mimic the style of Toshodai-ji. 📍Detailed address: No. 8, Pingshan Hall East Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚉Transportation strategy: {Get on at Yangzhou Railway Station}, take bus route You 1 to Daming Temple Station, walk for 5 minutes to reach. {Get on at Yangzhou East High-speed Railway Station}, take bus route You 3 to Pingshan Hall Ecological Parking Lot Station, walk for 5 minutes to reach. {Get on at Jiangdu Railway Station}, take bus route 99 to Wanfuzha East Station, transfer to bus route You 3 to Pingshan Hall Ecological Parking Lot Station, walk for 5 minutes to reach. 🕙Business hours: 08:00-16:30 Ticket price: 45 yuan

Yangzhou 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide✨ Yangzhou·Jiangsu 🚗 **Transportation:** - 🚄 High-speed train: Arrive at Yangzhou Station or Yangzhou East Station, then take a taxi or bus to the hotel. - ✈️ Airplane: Arrive at Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, take the airport shuttle or taxi to the hotel. - 🚘 Self-driving: Self-driving tour is recommended for a better experience. 🏨 **Accommodation Suggestions:** - 🚋 Location: Choose hotels near Dongguan Street or Wenchang Pavilion for easy access to Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, and restaurants. - 🍲 Food Recommendations: Yangzhou fried rice, Yangzhou dry silk, crab roe soup dumplings, braised lion's head, Wensi tofu, shadow beef, Yangda yogurt. 🚶 **Two-Day Tour Itinerary:** - **Day1:** Slender West Lake -> Daming Temple -> Gulin Academy -> Wenchang Pavilion -> Grand Canal - **Day2:** Ge Garden -> Dadongmen Street -> Caiyi Street -> Dongguan Street -> He Garden -> Grand Canal Museum 📷 **Recommended Photo Spots:** - 🔺 He Garden: A private garden with a mix of Republican-era style and Sino-Western architectural features. - 🔺 Dongguan Street: The historic district of old Yangzhou, with charming night views. - 🔺 Slender West Lake: One of the representatives of southern Chinese gardens, as renowned as the West Lake. - 🔺 Daming Temple: A Buddhist temple with cultural relics and garden scenery. - 🔺 Grand Canal Museum: Showcases the history and culture of the Grand Canal. - 🔺 Wenchang Pavilion: A landmark of Yangzhou, close to Siwang Pavilion. - 🔺 Caiyi Street: An old street from the Ming and Qing dynasties, lined with various snack shops and restaurants. - 🔺 Ge Garden: A garden known for its bamboo and rockery, with unique features. - 🔺 Pishi Street: Once a leather goods street, now has many photo spots and specialty coffee shops. 🌟🚗🍲📷

Daming Temple in Yangzhou | A Guide to Exploring the Ancient Temple Without Retracing Your Steps|||After exiting the north gate of Slender West Lake Walk for about 10 minutes You will arrive at Daming Temple~ Daming Temple was named for its initial construction during the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song dynasty (457—464 years) It has been over 1500 years since then Among them The Qiling Pagoda on the right side of the temple (now rebuilt) Poets such as Li Bai, Gao Shi, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, etc. All have climbed the pagoda to compose poems in its praise The Jianzhen Memorial Hall in the temple Was designed by Liang Sicheng, referencing the main relics of Jianzhen in Japan The Golden Hall of the Tang Dynasty's Toshodai-ji Temple Preserving the architectural art style of the Tang Dynasty The Pingshan Hall on the left side of the temple Was built by the great scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, Ouyang Xiu, during his tenure as the governor of Yangzhou It is still worth a visit! - I will share the detailed route of today's tour with everyone (without retracing steps)~ - Location: Daming Temple, Yangzhou Transportation: From Yangzhou East Station, take bus route You 3 directly to Pingshan Hall Ecological Parking Lot Station, then walk for about 4 minutes. From Yangzhou Station, take bus route You 1, get off at Daming Temple Station, and walk for about 4 minutes. Ticket price: 45 Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Stop entering the park at 16:30 Tour time: About 2 hours - My tour route: Entrance - Hall of Heavenly Kings - Mahavira Hall - Miaozhuangyan Hall - Drum Tower - Bell Tower - Qiling Pagoda - Ordination Platform - Reclining Buddha Hall - Hong Buddha Pavilion - Sutra Storage Tower - God of Wealth Hall - Jianzhen Memorial Hall - Ouyang Shrine - Gulin Hall - Pingshan Hall - Qianlong Stele - Xianshou Qingfeng Pavilion - Fang Pavilion - Mei Quan Pavilion - Boat Hall - The Fifth Spring - Kangxi Stele - Crane Tomb - Exit - Recommended check-in spots: 1. Qiling Pagoda Built during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui, the pagoda houses Buddhist relics. Poets such as Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, and Gao Shi have all climbed the pagoda to admire it. 2. Jianzhen Memorial Hall During the Tang Dynasty, Jianzhen made six voyages to Japan to spread Buddhism, which took ten years. It was built to commemorate his contributions. 3. Pingshan Hall Built by Ouyang Xiu when he was the governor of Yangzhou, it offers a panoramic view of the mountains to the south of the Yangtze River, which are level with the line of sight, hence the name 'Pingshan Hall'. 4. The Fifth Spring According to the 'Tea Water Record' by Tang dynasty's Zhang Youxin, the spring water here was rated as the fifth best in the world at that time. Song dynasty's Ouyang Xiu mentioned in 'Record of the Spring Water of Daming Temple': 'This well is the beauty of waters.' - Daming Temple

It is recommended to visit Yangzhou at the end of March. Although it's a bit early and the scenery is not at its best, the advantage is that there are fewer people. By April, I guess you can only see crowds . Daming Temple on a sunny day is well worth a visit. Climbing the Qiqi Ling Pagoda to look afar, the whole Slender West Lake is in sight. Next time, I should bring binoculars. The 26 yuan ticket is very worthwhile, but the staff at the entrance of the 8th floor did not allow us to see the Buddhist relics, saying that the 8th floor is for worshipping Buddha and you can't visit if you don't worship, which is a bit regrettable. I especially liked the wind chimes at the Jietan Courtyard 🎐, their tinkling sound paired with Buddhist music is very pleasant to hear. There are two black swans in the pond next to the Fifth Spring. When called from the shore, I didn't expect them to actually swim over and peck at my feet, indicating they wanted food , which was too adorable. I think Daming Temple is well worth a visit.

Everyone says that the fireworks in March go down to Yangzhou, but although the spring flowers are there every year, the spring snow is a rare encounter! Fortunately, at the end of February, I witnessed the snow flying all over the sky in Yangzhou, and the Daming Temple after the snow was as beautiful as a fairyland on earth. ▪️ Pingshan Hall: The highest point of Yangzhou, built by Ouyang Xiu when he served as the prefect of Yangzhou. It is called 'Pingshan Hall' because when leaning on the railing, the mountains of the south of the Yangtze River are all at eye level. Now is the perfect time to come as the plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the plum blossoms after the snow are extremely delicate and beautiful! ▪️ Ouyang Shrine: It is a part of Pingshan Hall, built to commemorate Ouyang Xiu. Inside there is a portrait of Ouyang Xiu that looks kindly at us from any angle, very worth appreciating. ▪️ Qiling Pagoda: A 9-story high tower, originally built during the Sui Dynasty, rebuilt in the 1990s. The seventh and eighth floors are open to the public, with an elevator going directly to the seventh floor, from which you can overlook the Slender West Lake and the old city area of Yangzhou, with an unbeatable view! The eighth floor enshrines the Buddhist relics of Sakyamuni, which is also the only place in the country where the Buddhist relics are open to the public for viewing. ▪️ Jianzhen Memorial Hall: Master Jianzhen was the abbot of Daming Temple before he went to Japan. The Jianzhen Memorial Hall was designed and built by Mr. Liang Sicheng in the style of the Tang Dynasty Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, and also has profound significance in architecture! ▪️ Daxiong Baodian: It is actually the main hall when entering the Daming Temple. It is said to be very efficacious, so the incense is also very strong, and there are Dharma services on major days like the fifteenth day of the New Year. 👣 Surroundings: Not far from Daming Temple, I highly recommend going to Guanyin Mountain for a visit. The mountain and the temple are integrated, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, yellow walls and black tiles, and the courtyard walls meandering along the mountain terrain, making for excellent photo opportunities! 📍 Address: No. 8 East Pingshan Hall Road 🎫 Ticket: 45 yuan, 26 yuan for climbing Qiling Pagoda, Guanyin Mountain is free

Daming Temple, located in the northwest suburb of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, has been approved by the State Council to be included in the list of the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Daming Temple, named for its initial construction during the Daming period of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Dynasty (457-464). Over the past 1500 years, the name of the temple has changed many times, such as 'Qiling Temple', 'West Temple' in the Sui Dynasty, and 'Chengping' in the late Tang Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, due to the taboo of the two characters 'Daming', it was once called 'Qiling Temple', and in the 30th year of Qianlong, the emperor personally inscribed the title 'Chiji Fajing Temple'. In 1980, Daming Temple was restored to its original name. In 2002, it was rated as a national AAAA level scenic spot.

Daming Temple, located in the northwest suburb of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, has been approved by the State Council to be included in the list of the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Daming Temple, named after its initial construction during the Daming period of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Dynasty Song (457-464). Over the past 1500 years, the name of the temple has changed many times, such as 'Qiling Temple', 'West Temple' in the Sui Dynasty, and 'Chengping' in the late Tang Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, due to the taboo of the two characters 'Daming', it was once called 'Qiling Temple', and in the 30th year of Qianlong, the emperor personally inscribed the title 'Chitifajing Temple'. In 1980, Daming Temple was restored to its original name. According to the 'Old Five Dynasties History', in 887 AD, Yang Xingmi, the governor of Luzhou, and Qin Yan, the governor of Xuancheng, camped here during their battle.

This ancient ginkgo tree has been standing in the temple for many years. Its trunk is thick, its leaves are lush, like a huge umbrella, providing shade for tourists and believers. Every autumn, the leaves of the ginkgo tree turn golden, becoming a beautiful landscape of Daming Temple. According to historical records, this ginkgo tree was planted in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. It has witnessed the historical changes of Yangzhou and the rise and fall of Daming Temple. During the war, Daming Temple was destroyed, but this ginkgo tree survived and became a witness to the history of the temple. Highlights: ✔️ Heavenly King Hall: The three characters of 'Daming Temple' on the forehead of the main gate of Daming Temple are engraved by Zhao Puchu, the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and the font is full of ancient style. ✔️ Archway: The solemn and elegant archway of Daming Temple was built to commemorate the Qiling Pagoda and Qiling Temple, with four pillars and three bays, and the stone base is like a canopy. ✔️ Great Hall of the Treasure: One of the main buildings of Daming Temple, it is an ancient and quaint hall, with Buddha and Bodhisattva statues inside, which is worth seeing. ✔️ Food: Yangzhou is a famous food city in China, and there are many famous food shops around Daming Temple. After visiting the scenic spot, you can taste Yangzhou's special snacks, such as sweet and sour ribs, Yangzhou fried rice, etc. - Tips: 1. The Daming Temple scenic area includes many attractions such as the Great Hall of the Treasure, the Seven-story Pagoda, the Great Scripture Tower, and the Bell Tower. It is recommended to follow the scenic spot guide route to understand the history and cultural background of each scenic spot. 2. Be sure to wear a comfortable outfit and shoes.

Daming Temple is north of Slender West Lake, and it is only 600-700 meters from the north gate of Slender West Lake to Daming Temple, about a 10-minute walk. Daming Temple has a history of more than 1,500 years, and Master Jianzhen was once the abbot here. The two ancient ginkgo trees inside the temple gate are tall and straight. Whenever the leaves fall, the ground is golden, and you can ascend the steps to see a Zen autumn scene that is particularly easy to capture on film. If you come to Yangzhou for the first time, you must try the morning tea. Whether it is as delicious as you imagined is not important. Since you are here, you should experience the Yangzhou style of 'skin wrapped in water in the morning, and water wrapped in skin at night'. The newer place is Quyuan, which is very popular. The old brands include Yechun, Fuchun, and Jinchun. If you live not far from the Lotus Pond, try the Lotus Pond branch of Yechun, the environment is good - the shop is on the island in the middle of the lake, connected to the land by a long embankment and a small bridge. It takes about 2-3 hours to visit the entire Daming Temple.

1. History and Culture of Yangzhou Yangzhou, one of China's historical and cultural cities, has been known for its 'skinny horses, salt merchants, gardens, and gourmet food' since ancient times. This city has a long history and unique cultural heritage, witnessing the prosperity and decline of China. Coming to Yangzhou, you can immerse yourself in the poetic atmosphere of the ancient canal, appreciate the splendor of Han and Tang cultures, and feel the prosperity of the Ming and Qing dynasties. 2. Ticket Prices for Attractions The ticket prices for Yangzhou's attractions are relatively reasonable, and the approximate prices for some popular attractions are as follows: Slender West Lake: Peak season (March-May, September-November) 100 yuan/person, off-season (June-August, December-February) 60 yuan/person. Ge Garden: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. Daming Temple: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. He Garden: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. Wu Daotai's House: Peak season 40 yuan/person, off-season 35 yuan/person. Lotus Pond Park: Free admission. Yangzhou Museum: Free admission. 3. Address, Location, and Cultural Anecdotes Yangzhou's attractions are mainly distributed in the urban and suburban areas. The main attractions in the urban area include Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, Daming Temple, etc., which are close to the city center and have convenient transportation. The main attractions in the suburbs include He Garden, Wu Daotai's House, etc., which are far from the city, but can also be reached by bus. Yangzhou's cultural anecdotes are very rich, among which the most famous is the Twenty-four Bridges of Slender West Lake. The Twenty-four Bridges is one of the masterpieces of ancient bridge architecture. It consists of 24 bridges, each with its unique shape and implication. In addition, Slender West Lake has many other cultural attractions and historical sites, such as the White Pagoda, Wuting Bridge, etc., which are closely related to Yangzhou's history and culture. 4. Food and Entertainment Eat: Yangzhou's food is absolutely not to be missed. The most famous are Yangchun noodles and Yangzhou fried rice. Yangchun noodles is one of Yangzhou's traditional noodle snacks, with its soup clear and fresh, light and refreshing; Yangzhou fried rice is one of Yangzhou's traditional famous dim sum, with a delicious taste and rich nutrition. In addition, there are other special foods such as crab shell yellow, three-ding bun worth a try. Drink: Yangzhou's tea culture is also very famous. In the old streets of Yangzhou, you can see teahouses and tea buildings everywhere. Here you can taste authentic Yangzhou green tea and black tea, and also enjoy tea art performances and tea ceremony performances. Play: In addition to visiting attractions, you can also stroll and shop in the old streets of Yangzhou. There are many traditional handicraft shops and snack food shops where you can taste authentic Yangzhou food. In addition, you can also experience traditional tea art performances and tea ceremony performances and other activities. 5. Suggested Tour Route Day 1: Arrive in Yangzhou in the morning, you can go to the Grand Canal Museum to see the history and culture of Yangzhou. Then go to Pishi Street to feel the gentleness of Yangzhou and the local snack food. Then check in at a hotel near National Day Road, go to Dongguan Street in the evening, and then return to the hotel to rest. Day 2: In the morning, go to the luggage storage at the Grand Canal Museum to store your luggage, then go to Slender West Lake to visit, which has high scenic and cultural value. In the afternoon, you can go to Ge Garden to feel the charm of Jiangnan Garden. Then dine at a restaurant near National Day Road to experience local food. In the evening, you can go to Dongguan Street and then return to the hotel to rest. Day 3: In the morning, go to He Garden or Wu Daotai's House to feel the unique garden architecture style of Yangzhou. Then go to Yangzhou Museum to learn about Yangzhou's history, culture, and development process. For lunch, you can taste authentic Yangzhou dishes. In the afternoon, you can go to Lotus Pond Park to enjoy the flowers or go to Guangling District to experience local leisure and entertainment activities. In the evening, you can rest at the hotel or go shopping and strolling in the city.

The Daming Temple, with its strong Tang Dynasty style, was once presided over by the famous Monk Jianzhen! It is said to be very efficacious here! No wonder there are so many people coming to burn incense and pray for blessings. In the autumn, the Daming Temple is filled with autumnal atmosphere, which makes the ancient temple of a thousand years more Zen-like and distant. ❤️When you come to Daming Temple, there are four recommended experiences! 1. Qiling Tower: This is the only place in the country that opens every day for close-up viewing and worship of relics. The tower has nine floors symbolizing imperial power. Although there is a charge, there is an elevator! Standing on the seventh floor of the tower, you can overlook the entire western area of Yangzhou, including Slender West Lake and Hanling Garden. The view is excellent! 2. Jianzhen Memorial Hall: Monk Jianzhen set out from Yangzhou to Japan to spread Chinese culture. The designer of the Jianzhen Memorial Hall is the architect Mr. Liang Sicheng. Because it is designed in the style of the Tang Dynasty's Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan, the style is very Japanese. There is also a stone lantern given by the abbot of Todaiji Temple in the courtyard. 3. Ouyang Temple: This temple was built by Ouyang Xiu when he was the governor of Yangzhou. Because Su Shi often came here when he was the governor of Yangzhou, in addition to the statue of Ouyang Xiu, there is also a rubbing of Su Shi's 'Old Drunkard's Pavilion'. 4. Cat stroking in the temple: The cats in the temple are very cute. Take a leisurely stroll in the temple, calm and relaxed, and enjoy the leisurely slow time in Yangzhou by stroking the cats.