Introduction to Qinglian Temple: Chaoshan Qinglian Temple was built in the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. It is located at the northern foot of Chaoshan Mountain, a famous plum blossom viewing resort in the south of the Yangtze River, Yuhang City, Zhejiang Province, 15 kilometers away from Hangzhou City. During the Qianlong period, Song Dazun, the imperial eunuch, and others left behind masterpieces when they visited Qinglian Temple. It is said that Nian Gengyao, the great general of the Qing Dynasty, once fortified the temple. The stone ridges surrounding the existing temple were built by his soldiers. In the temple, there are towering ancient trees, shady trees and lush green bamboos. The tree-lined path with 265 steps winds up, making it a good place to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool weather. There is a mountain spring in the temple, gurgling endlessly, flowing into the pool. The water temperature is the same in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the water level is the same in drought and flood. It is truly a rare spring in the world. According to "Tanglou Chronicles": (Qinglian Temple) "The doorway is quiet, with peach blossoms in spring and ripe bayberry in summer. The water in the pond inside the door has a refreshing smell. There is an osmanthus plant and a camellia plant, both of which were found in the past." Inside Qinglian Temple There are main hall, Tianwang hall, Western hall, Xiande hall, Qi hall, monk's room, guest room, release pool, etc. built. In recent years, there has been an endless stream of devotees coming to Qinglian Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha.

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