Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide

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, woodsTransportation
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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Tickets
Mingyue Zen Temple ticket price:
5 yuan.
Travel Tips
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.
Gallery

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Temple Couplets

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Life Release Ceremony

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Wuguantang

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Dharma Logistics Department

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Ruyi Liao

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Nianfo Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Three Stone Arch Bridges

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - The Northeastern Buddhist Holy Land

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Climbing Samadhi

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Red Ribbon for Blessings

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Dharma Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Shanmen Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Tianwang Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Ancestral Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Main Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Jialan Hall

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Three Continents Induction

Diaobingshan Mingyue Temple Travel Guide - Temple Panorama
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