Scenic spot introduction:

Tongxiang Fuyan Temple is a Southern Dynasty temple with rich Buddhist culture in Tongxiang, Jiaxing. It is as famous as Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, Xu Fuqian, a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs, designated it as one of the "Twelve Scenic Spots of Yuxi". The temple was built in the second year of Liang Tianjian (503) in the Southern Dynasty. Although it has gone through thousands of years of ups and downs, it is still very popular. During the ups and downs of the 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, Fuyan Temple has preserved many precious historical relics and celebrity calligraphy and paintings, among which the "Fuyan Seven Treasures" are world-famous. The temple is shaded by pines and cypresses, and the bamboos are dripping with green; the palaces are brilliant, and the flying pavilions are flowing with elixir; there is no dust, and the scenery is wonderful and beautiful. Throughout the whole temple, there are red walls in front and green water protecting the temple in the back. It is quiet and solemn and has a pure Buddhist atmosphere. It is an excellent place for tourists to pray, experience Buddhist culture and receive Buddhist baptism.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Fuyan Temple include: Tong Canal, Ancient Pine Forest, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Guanyin Hall, Wenshu Hall, Luohan Hall, Veranda Hall, Abbot Hall Fuyan Cultural Garden, Fuyan Qibao, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, religious and cultural tours, historical and cultural tours, temples
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Every year on the 28th day of the sixth lunar month, Fuyan Temple is visited. For about ten days before and after this day, Fuyan Temple is bustling with people, pilgrims, tourists,

merchants, and artists. . The temple is filled with smoke and bright lights, and is known as "Little Putuo".

Best time to visit:

Tongxiang has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius.

The best time to travel is spring and autumn.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Hangbai chrysanthemum, plum, Nanhu water chestnut, black brocade, blue calico, silk quilt, sister-in-law cake, Shimen grape.

(Special delicacies) Wuzhen white water fish, soy sauce chicken, Tongxiang mutton, Tongxiang style pot, Aneng noodles, sweet-scented osmanthus fried rice cake, Sanzhen

Vegetarian braised food, Oriental fresh food, rich eggs , Dingsheng cake, malt cake.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Zhejiang Province>Jiaxing City>Tongxiang City>Shimen Town

How to get there:

Tongxiang City can be reached by bus No. 309, which runs every hour.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Fuyan Temple ticket price:

Admission is RMB 25 for adults, RMB 15 for students, children, and seniors over 60 years old.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:30-17:00

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