Scenic spot introduction:
Xinchang Grand Buddha Temple is one of the ancestral temples of the Tiantai Sect. The temple is located in Nanming Mountain, three miles west of Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. Eminent monks from all ages have gathered here and created many glorious achievements in Buddhism. The Maitreya Grotto statue in the temple is known as "the largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River". ".Attractions distribution:
Xinchang was built in the early years of Yonghe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 345). The total area of the scenic area is 25.5 square kilometers. It is composed of three parts: the Dafo Temple Scenic Area, the Shili Qianxi Scenic Area, and the Nanyan Temple Scenic Area. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, rugged rocks, and ancient trees. With majestic waterfalls, deep caves, numerous historical sites, and rich cultural connotations, it is a tourist destination with unique scenery and the best place for sightseeing, pilgrimage, and leisure vacation.The Great Buddha Temple is a model of landscape garden-style temples. The main halls in the temple include the Tianwang Hall, the Western Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Great Buddha Hall, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Buddhist Sutra Tower, the Hidden Crane Tower, etc., as well as the Thousand Buddha Temple and the Wise Man Pagoda. In addition, there are Zhu Xi’s inscriptions, Yin Yue Cave, Wuliang Bridge, Release Pond, Turtle Fossils, Echo Wall, Mi Xiao’s “Facing the Wall” inscription, Ancient Ginkgo, Jiejie Rock, Xianke Rock, Qiyu Head, Yuexia And other scenic spots. Nearby are Nanyan Temple, Ren Gongzi Diaoyutai, Huayun Cave, Bat Temple, Shili Qianxi, Shiping Valley, a line of waterfalls, Tianzhu Ten Thousand Pines, Qipan Scenic Spot, etc.
Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, summer escape, leisure, vacation, temples, historic sites, famous mountains, forests, rivers, waterfallsAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons. In spring, the mountain flowers are blooming and full of spring spirit. It is a good season for flower appreciation and outing. In summer, with ancient trees all over the mountain and a cool climate, Chuanyan Nineteen Peaks is an ideal place to escape the heat. In autumn, the mountains are covered with yellow leaves and the temperature is suitable, making it a good season for sightseeing.
Shopping recommendations:
Xiaojing Peanut, Dafo Longjing, etc.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Shaoxing City>Xinchang County
How to get there:
In Xinchang City, take buses No. 2, 6, 7, and 8 to the "Big Buddha City" stop. After entering the gate of the Big Buddha Temple Scenic Area, the battery car costs 2 yuan per person.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Big Buddha Temple Ticket Prices:
80 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
6:00-17:00.
