Scenic spot introduction:

Lingyan Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in China and abroad. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been called the "Four Famous Temples in China" together with Guoqing Temple in Zhejiang, Qixia Temple in Nanjing, and Yuquan Temple in Hubei. It is ranked first. It is said that "If you visit Mount Tai without visiting Lingyan, your trip is not complete." It was first built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,600 years. It is located in Wande Town, Changqing District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. It is famous for its long religious history and profound cultural connotation. It is surrounded by mountains, with steep cliffs, cypress and sandalwood, sweet springs and fragrant tea, and a collection of ancient monuments and lingering Buddhist music.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Lingyan Temple are: Thousand Buddha Hall , Pizhi Pagoda , Imperial Library , Tomb Tower Forest , Huichong Pagoda, Jicui Zhengmeng Hall, Main Hall , stone carvings and steles from past dynasties, "Spring Dawn at Mirror Pond", "Greenery at Square Hill", "Clear Snow at Ming Kong", Baiyun Cave , Jicui Rock , Zhuo Xiquan , Baihequan , Shuanghe Spring, Nectar Spring , Wanshengquan , Kassa Fountain , Tan Baoquan , Feiquan wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, national key cultural relic protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, rock climbing, sightseeing, temples, historical sites, famous mountains
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Tour route:

Wujiazhuang North → Langgongshi → Laohongya → Xiantian → Baiyun Cave → Red Gate → Chaohe Pavilion → Lingyan Temple → Lingyan Temple Ticket Office.

Best time to visit:

Spring and autumn.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Mingshui fragrant rice, Mashan trichosanthes, Zhangxia apricot, wooden fish stone, Changqing persimmon, Baotu Spring special brew.

(Special delicacies) Boiled red-scale fish, jar meat, five-nut dumplings, soup dumplings, Yuji braised chicken, and spring rolls.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shandong Province > Jinan City > Changqing District

How to get there:

1. Tourists can take a tourist bus directly to Lingyan Temple in Changqing District, Jinan City (free ride for full-price ticket buyers);

2. You can also take Jinan City Tour Bus No. 60 directly to Lingyan Temple Tourist Area (you can enjoy free rides if you purchase full-price tickets).

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Lingyan Temple Ticket Price:

The ticket price is 60 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-18:30.

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