Scenic spot introduction:
Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple is the largest Buddhist holy place in northern Liaoning, and it is also a standard religious activity place for promoting Dharma and benefiting people. The temple is located at the foot of Wushu Peak and was rebuilt on the ruins of the Empress Temple. The temple is resplendent, majestic and has a typical northern royal garden architectural style. Mingyue Zen Temple is not only huge in scale, but its environment is second to none. The trees inside and outside the temple are dense and orderly. There is a solemn and peaceful atmosphere everywhere. It can be said to be an ideal place for studying Buddhism quietly.Attractions distribution:
Mingyue Zen Temple is huge in scale, with four halls arranged vertically on the central axis, namely Shanmen Hall, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, and Dharma Hall. On both sides of the central axis, there are symmetrically arranged bell towers, drum towers, wing rooms, and a multi-functional complex integrating Rongwuguan Hall, Qinglian Buddhist Hall, and Wuwei Zhangshi. There is a large life-release pond in the wide square in front of the temple. There are three stone arch bridges built on the pond. Standing on the bridge and looking up at the temple, you can see its carved beams and painted pillars, golden roof and red walls, which complement each other with Diaobing Mountain behind the temple, making it even more majestic.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spot, Liaoning Provincial Scenic AreaScenic spot features:
Religion, architecture, temples, famous mountains, woodsAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
Suitable all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
There is a Dharma circulation center in the temple, where tourists and pilgrims can purchase various Buddha statues, incense, audio and video materials, as well as the Seven Sutras printed and presented by the Zen temple, Travel Notes on the Western Paradise, Upasaka Sutra, and Vajra Prajnaparamita Sutra. A joint publication with Juehai Cihang's Questions and Answers on Buddhism.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Liaoning Province>Tieling City>Diabingshan City
How to get there:
Mingyue Zen Temple is strategically located and has convenient transportation around it. Visitors can drive or take a taxi to the scenic spot, or take bus No. 2 to the Mining Bureau Hotel and then walk west to the scenic spot.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Mingyue Zen Temple ticket price:
5 yuan.