Scenic spot introduction:
Dongtai Taishan Temple is the only well-preserved thousand-year-old temple in Yanfu area. The entire temple has a magnificent architecture. Although it has been renovated and rebuilt several times, it is still a very popular Zen temple in the local area.Attractions distribution:
The Zen temple has stone archways, Mahavira Hall, Tianwang Hall, Dongyue Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Bixia Palace, etc., and enshrines the jade Buddha statue of Sakyamuni, the Bixia Yuanjun statue, etc. On both sides are the ten temples of Yama, Guanyue, Huatuo, Shennong, and Luban. In addition, there are four famous mountain halls, Jixian Hall, etc., as well as many stone carvings. The temple's long history and huge ancient architectural complex attract many faithful men and women to come for worship and sightseeing every year.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Sightseeing, worshiping Buddha, religiontravelling guideline:
Festivals such as Buddha Sakyamuni's birthday on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month and the Lunar New Year are when the temple is busiest and has the largest number of pilgrims. Visitors can choose to visit at this time to see the prosperous times.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Special delicacies) Dongtai fish noodle soup, steamed small yellow croaker.
(Local specialties) Yangwu sausage, tangerine peel wine, and Dongtai watermelon.
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Yancheng City>Dongtai City>Dongtai Town
How to get there:
Self-driving route:
1. Depart from Yancheng, drive along the Yanhuai Expressway, turn right towards Nantong/Sutong Bridge/G15 and enter the Shenhai Expressway, and exit towards Dongtai/Xinghua/S333 / Turn right into S333 in the direction of Xinghua, and go through Wanghai West Road → Ningshu Road → Haidao Bridge → Taishan Road.
2. Depart from Taizhou, drive along G328, pass the Longhu South Line intersection, turn left onto G204, enter Dongguang Line via Taidong River Bridge, and then turn onto Taishan Road to reach it.
Bus route: There are long-distance buses from Yancheng, Taizhou and other places directly to Dongtai. After getting off, you can take bus No. 3 or take a taxi.
Scenic area map:
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Taishan Temple ticket price:
10 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-17:00
