Qixia Temple

Hi, I'm William who loves photography~ I'm here to share the beauty of my journey with you all🍃 . Sleep until I wake up naturally, then head out to take the subway to Qixia Mountain to hike and pet some cats~ 👉🏻This time I recommend an off-the-beaten-path place～ White walls, black tiles, upturned eaves, Qixia Ancient Town may not be as famous as Laomendong, but it retains a quiet and comfortable slow life. Strolling around and having a cup of tea, I truly feel this place is more suitable for leisurely visits and relaxation~ If you don't want to be in a crowd and are tired of the city's hustle and bustle, then come here for a visit~ . 📝【Recommended Route】 Qixia Mountain➠Qixia Ancient Town . 🌿Qixia Mountain (P11-18) I used to come here every late autumn to hike and enjoy the maple leaves, but this time I came out of season and found the early summer Qixia Mountain so beautiful. Walking in the natural oxygen bar, there aren't many people on the road, it's a rare tranquility~ I really like the Monet garden next to the gate, on a sunny day a dazzling sea of flowers like an oil painting comes into view, it's stunningly beautiful~ 🎫During the May Day period, the ticket is only 2️⃣5️⃣～ . 🌿Qixia Ancient Town (P1-10) Located at the foot of Qixia Mountain, the architectural complex here blends the styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with various water features and pavilions integrated into it, and there are also many great photo spots~ There are cats elements everywhere because cats are also a feature of Qixia Temple, and each one is well cared for~ During the May Day period, there are daily performances, as well as an ancient style market, intangible cultural heritage theme exhibition, art installations, stamp collecting... 🎫: Free admission

I've been to Nanjing many times, but as the Spring Festival approaches, this time I went to Nanjing with a purpose. Upon arriving in Nanjing, I only do these three things: watch the lantern festival, admire the plum blossoms, and worship Buddha. I don't like the hustle and bustle of crowded places, so this time I refuse to be squeezed by crowds🙅🏻‍♀️ 📌Recommended Nanjing Garden Expo Park The lantern festival at the Garden Expo Park is an immersive experience of the beauty of traditional Chinese style and trend, with eight major themes of lanterns dazzling me. You can even see traditional Chinese performances and NPC parades, the overwhelming beauty of China hits you in the face. 📌Admiring the Plum Blossoms The wax plum blossoms at Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum are crowded with people, but the wax plum blossoms in Zhan Garden are also in bloom. You can compose your photos through the window panes, full of charm. The pink plum blossoms at Meihuagang are like shy young ladies from ancient southern families, making a bashful entrance yet standing tall and graceful. The plum blossoms on Plum Blossom Hill are even more famous, with more than 30,000 plum trees competing in full bloom, a sight too beautiful to describe. 📌🙏🏻 I recommend Qixia Temple, an ancient temple from the Southern Dynasties, a thousand-year-old center of Buddhism. The incense here is thriving, and sincerity brings blessings, making it most suitable to seek a pure land here before the Spring Festival or during the New Year, to shed the fatigue of the year and wish for good luck and smooth sailing in the coming year. Of course, if you feel Qixia Temple is too far, I also personally like the Dabao'en Temple. One of the three great temples of Jinling, it is also worth a visit. Nanjing is a city full of historical and cultural heritage, and visiting during the Spring Festival not only allows you to enjoy the beautiful lanterns and plum blossoms but also to experience the influence of Buddhist culture.

Qixia Mountain is known as the most beautiful mountain in Jinling, one of the four major maple viewing spots in China, and the Qixia Ancient Temple on the mountain has a history of more than 1000 years, being one of the four famous temples in China. The best viewing period is from the end of November to mid-December, with red maple all over the path, and the autumn scenery is pleasant. Photography enthusiasts should try to get there early, there will be fewer people, and you can capture the grand view. In addition to maple leaves, there are some ginkgo trees, the yellow leaf period is slightly earlier than the maple leaves, the falling leaves are floating, and the beauty is overwhelming.

Qixia mountain is one of the popular scenic spots in Nanjing, known for its autumn scenery. The maple leaves are amazing, being the best time to take pictures of the mountains covered in a sea of different shades of red and scarlet leaves. It also includes mountain peaks and has many historical sites. The temples and the sculptures carved on are impressive. The scenic spot isn't too far from the city center, you can take the subway Line 3, get off at NFU station, and from there you can take a bus or didi, about 26 km away. 🍁entrance fee : 40 rmb 🍁snack and souvenir shops : yes You can spend half a day. Enjoy!🍁🙈

Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District, Nanjing Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Jubaoshan Station, then transfer to bus 206 to Qixia Station Take Metro Line 2 to Jingtianlu Station, then transfer to bus 138, 326 to Qixia Station Take Metro Line 3 to Xinzhuang Station, then transfer to bus 206, D21 to Qixia Mountain East Station 💰Ticket: 80r, half price for students and the elderly. Tips to note: You can get three free incense sticks at the entrance of Qixia Temple, and it's a 10-minute walk straight ahead to the ancient temple where you can offer the incense. It's best to bring some bread snacks and water. (There are grilled sausages and drinks at the top of the mountain, but they are quite expensive) 【Easy Route】 On the ground: First visit Mingjing Lake, Mingzhengjun Stele, Qixia Temple, Relic Pagoda, and Qianfoya in that order. Then return to the entrance of Qixia Temple, where there are signs indicating the sightseeing car boarding point, and it is recommended to take it all the way to the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, follow the order of the First Emperor's Jiang Viewing Spot, Maple Lake, Red Leaf Valley, and Peach Blossom Lake, and it's not tiring to walk down. A mother with a child around 6 years old has walked this route on foot. Must-see Scenery: Mingjing Lake: The number one scene of Qixia Mountain. There is a pavilion in the middle of the lake, a nine-turn bridge connecting to the shore, and the "Rainbow Mirror" stele by the lake. It's very nice to take a walk by the lake, take photos, and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. The First Emperor's Jiang Viewing Spot: Located halfway up the mountain, it offers a panoramic view of the Yangtze River's beauty as well as the red leaves. You can stroll, enjoy the view, and taste tea here, feeling the charm of ancient architecture. Red Leaf Valley: A red leaf viewing area integrating mountains, stones, water, forests, and pavilions, characterized by strange rocks and red leaves, naturally beautiful, with red lanterns hanging on both sides of the road, full of ancient charm. Peach Blossom Stream: The seclusion place of Li Xiangjun, a famous courtesan of the Qinhuai River. The area is surrounded by plank bridges, ancient maples, pavilions, lakes, peach groves, Die Lang Rock, Tian Kai Rock, and the Imperial Garden, making it easy to take beautiful photos. Qixia Temple: Mainly features red maples, chicken claw maples, and fragrant maples, and also has 4 ginkgo trees. Biyun Pavilion: At the top of Tiger Mountain, it looks like a peninsula, with cliffs on three sides, connected to the mountain path by only one rock, winning by its precariousness. It is one of the best spots to enjoy the panoramic view of Qixia Mountain.

Nanjing catches the tail of the maple leaves on Qixia Mountain Shooting time: December 9, 2023 The best time to view maple leaves is from the end of November to the beginning of December Caught the last warm weekend of late autumn with temperatures above 20 degrees, it will start to rain and cool down next weekend, it will be minus 5 degrees next weekend Came a bit late, more than half of the ginkgo leaves have fallen Many trees on the mountain are also bare On the way up the mountain, the maple trees on both sides of the road are different due to different varieties Some maple leaves are curled up, some have started to wither, and a small part are growing well The maple leaves around Qixia Temple are the most vigorous! Seeing the mountains are all red, the forests are all dyed~

I'm at Xixia Temple, the statues are very beautiful! First thing you see when you enter the temple are two large banyan trees full of wish ribbons. The scent of sandalwood immediately calms your heart. Then there are two copper furnaces on both sides of the yard for incense, three sticks of incense are free for each person, you can make a wish and pray. Xixia Temple, located at the foot of Putuo Mountain in the Seven Star Scenic Area of Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, originated from the 'Xixia Cave' inscribed by the eminent monk Tanqian during the Sui Dynasty after his pilgrimage to Guilin. The temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty and is one of the famous attractions in the Seven Star Scenic Area of Guilin. The Xixia Zen Temple, located at the foot of Putuo Mountain in the Seven Star Scenic Area of Guilin, originated from the 'Xixia Cave' inscribed by the eminent monk Tanqian during the Sui Dynasty after his pilgrimage to Guilin. The temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty. According to historical records, Xixia Temple was rebuilt and expanded on its original site, with the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Hero Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Sutra-Keeping Pavilion, the Lotus Pond, the Vegetarian Hall, the Abbot's Courtyard, and the Moon-Viewing Pavilion.

Super Healing: Nanjing's Jurassic Park Recommended Route: Mingjing Lake - Qixia Temple - Prajna Platform Ruins - Changguan Pavilion - Thousand Buddha Rock Mingjing Lake Mingjing Lake is full of ancient charm, with mist rising like a fairyland. Qixia Temple A beautiful ancient temple, with two tall ginkgo trees in front of it, and the surrounding trees are also very old. The temple's plaque is inscribed with the imperial handwriting 'Sheshan Qixia Temple', and next to it is a large cauldron inscribed with 'Qixia Ancient Temple'. Changguan Pavilion Walking along the route of the Qianlong Imperial Palace, you can see several ruins, including pagoda forests enveloped by lush green trees. Thousand Buddha Rock A stunning sight, yet seemingly rarely mentioned in guides. The Thousand Buddha Rock grottoes date back over fifteen hundred years to the Southern Qi Yongming era, with over five hundred Buddha statues, leaving visitors in awe. The surrounding treasure halls and Buddha halls are also very grand. Detailed Information Address: No. 88, Qixia Street, Qixia District. Parking: There is a paid parking lot right at the entrance, 10 yuan per time. Visiting Time: It takes almost half a day to play through everything. Qixia Temple Qixia Mountain