Scenic spot introduction:

Guanyin Temple on Zhijiong Mountain in Suzhou is an ancient temple during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and is one of the four famous temples on Zhijiong Mountain. In the old days, there was an endless stream of people offering incense in February and March, forming the famous Guanyin Mountain Incense Market in Suzhou. The Guanyin Temple has gone through more than a thousand years, and has been ups and downs. In the 1990s, the temple was rebuilt, with a new look inside and outside, and the mountains and forests were renewed, reviving its former glory.

Attractions distribution:

Guanyin Temple is located at the east foot of Zhijie Mountain, and its former site is the entrance to Kaishan Mountain. There is a stone archway in front of the temple. The mountain gate of the temple and the Tianwang Hall are integrated. After the entrance, there are Dabei Hall and Guest Hall on the left and right, and Yuantong Hall, the main hall in the middle. There is a unique two-story Zhuanzang Hall at the rear, and another eye-catching building is the White Pagoda. Along the mountain road behind the temple, you can go to Zhongfeng Temple, one of the four famous temples in Jiji Mountain.

Scenic spot features:

Pilgrimage, mountain climbing, religion
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. Every year on the 19th day of the second lunar month is the birthday of Guanyin, and the temple is the busiest at this time.

2. There are four most famous temples in Zhijiao Mountain: Zhongfeng Temple, Nanfeng Temple, Beifeng Temple, and Guanyin Temple; along the mountain road behind Guanyin Temple, you can reach Zhongfeng Temple.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Huqiu District>Fengqiao Street

How to get there:

Bus route: Take Air Conditioning Route 300 in the city, get off at New Century Color Printing or Zhiying Street Jinshan Road North, and walk along the hiking trail.

Self-driving route: Southwest Ring Road leaves from the Taihu Avenue/Dongzhu/Tianchishan exit; Taihu Avenue Elevated Road leaves from the Mayun Road/Binhe Road/Tayuan Road/Suzhou Vehicle Management Office exit; along Taihu Avenue /Mayun Road → Drive on Jingshan Road.

Attraction Tickets

Guanyin Temple ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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