Zhengding Linji Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Zhengding Linji Temple is the birthplace of the Linji sect of Zen Buddhism in China and the ancestral home of the Linji sect of Japanese Buddhism. The most attractive thing in the temple is the Chengling Pagoda, a national treasure-level cultural relic. It has a tall and elegant shape and gorgeous carvings. Liang Sicheng once praised it as "clear and beautiful, the best among the towers." Although the temple was destroyed in the war between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, after reconstruction, it is still magnificent, with towering pagodas, solemn Buddha statues, and Buddhist chants. It is a famous ancient temple in Zhengding and even the whole country.

Attractions distribution:

Linji Temple is located on Linji Road, Yanzhao South Street, covering an area of ​​16,800 square meters. Starting from the mountain gate, the temple has the Main Hall, Dharma Hall, Chuandeng Hall, Tianwang Hall, Chengling Pagoda, Yuantong Hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Medicine Master Building, Zen Hall, Monk's House, and circulation area, attracting an endless stream of domestic pilgrims.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National key Buddhist temples in Han areas

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, visiting ancient times, worship, religion