Zhāpǔ·Summer Retreat in Zhapu | The garden temple 'Ruixiang Temple' nestled by the mountain and sea

I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door, Ruixiang Temple‼️ Where to go for a summer retreat❓ I recommend visiting 'Ruixiang Temple' in Zhapu Town, Jiaxing City, which is built against the mountain. Hidden in the lush greenery of Tangshan's hillside, among the green mountains and trees, with glazed tiles and yellow walls facing the East Sea, you can enjoy a panoramic view from a high vantage point, feel the sea breeze, and see the densely green Tangshan, a vista of verdant greenery that brings a natural coolness. It's a great place for summer retreat, sightseeing, and praying for blessings‼️ ⛰【Attraction Guide】Ruixiang Temple 📍Detailed address: Tangshan Park, Zhapu Town, Pinghu City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 🚗Traffic strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself, navigate to the Ruixiang Temple parking lot, parking is free; about 110 kilometers from Shanghai, via: Shanghai-Fengjing Expressway→Shanghai-Jinshan Expressway→Shenhai Expressway, about 1 hour and 30 minutes, the toll fee for a single trip is about 48 yuan; 🕙Opening hours: 8:30-16:45 (subject to the actual opening hours of the temple) 💰Ticket price: 10 yuan, including 3 incense sticks 🌟About Ruixiang Temple: Tangshan, the westernmost mountain of the nine dragons in Zhapu, also known as 'Turtle Mountain' and 'Pearl Mountain'. Located in the southern part of Zhapu Town, Pinghu City, facing the mountain bay, with an altitude of 66.7 meters. Ruixiang Temple is located at the western foot of Tangshan, originally built during the Song Dynasty, it was the former residence of the local Wang Shu, who later converted his house into a temple. The 'Ruixiang Morning Bell' of the temple used to be one of the eight scenic spots of Zhapu Longqiu. The temple has been through several periods of prosperity and decline. The current temple was rebuilt in 2008, built against the mountain, facing the mountain bay, surrounded by lush greenery all year round, with majestic and spectacular flying eaves and arches, it is an important Buddhist activity site in Zhapu. 🛕Tour Guide ✅Since Ruixiang Temple is located within Tangshan Park, enter from the south square of the park, walk along the main road for about 200 meters, on the left-hand side, you can see the two majestic lions at the entrance of the outer square of Ruixiang Temple. ✅Ruixiang Temple is built against the mountain, from the outer square at the foot of Tangshan, you enter through the mountain gate hall, where you need to buy a ticket, scan the code for 10 yuan/person to enter, cross the mountain gate hall, on the left is the incense offering area (you can get 3 incense sticks with a 10 yuan ticket) ✅On the central axis of the mountain gate hall are: Reclining Buddha Square, Reclining Buddha Hall, Nine Dragons Pool, Heavenly King Hall, Guanyin Hall, Thousand Buddha Tower; on the right: Drum Tower, Juehai Tower, Ksitigarbha Hall, Wanghai Tower, God of Wealth Hall; on the left: Bell Tower, Wangjiang Tower, Medicine Buddha Hall, Dining Hall, Beihai Tower ✅The entire temple has a garden-style layout, with many photo spots, such as Nine Dragons Pool, Juehai Tower, stairs leading up... In front of each main hall is a large platform square, from which you can overlook the Zhapu Port terminal. Standing here to enjoy the view, the sea breeze brings a cool Zen atmosphere! ✅Ruixiang Temple has a total of 4 levels built against the mountain, the highest level is the Thousand Buddha Tower located halfway up Tangshan, the tallest temple hall in the Zhapu area. The main Buddha enshrined in the center of the hall is Sakyamuni. ✅On the right side and the rear left side of the Thousand Buddha Tower, you can climb to the top of Tangshan. The mountain top is densely wooded and very pristine, with green mountains and trees that block out the sky, as if untouched by humans. Here you can only make a round trip along the top of the mountain within the temple, there is no exit, you need to return the same way. ✅There is a dining hall, but it is not mealtime, so it is unknown whether vegetarian meals are provided. ✅After visiting Ruixiang Temple, you can take a walk in Tangshan Park, with its large lawns, interesting gardens, silver and green scenery, and cool green wetlands; historical sites such as the Tianfei Palace Battery, Shanwan Fishing Village Pier, and seaside tidal flats for close-up sea views and water play! 📌Little Tips: 1️⃣Since Ruixiang Temple is inside Tangshan Park, the parking at the entrance is the park's parking lot, which costs 5 yuan/hour. You can tell the security guard at the entrance that you are going to 'Ruixiang Temple' inside the park to burn incense, and the car can be driven into the park. There is a parking lot at the entrance of Ruixiang Temple, parking is free❗️ 2️⃣You can take photos of the temple buildings, but do not take pictures of the Buddha statues inside the hall 📷 Enter the hall for worship and walk in a clockwise direction 3️⃣A pair of comfortable shoes is very important, as you will need to climb and walk on mountain roads 4️⃣If it's 5 pm, you can walk to the southernmost seaside of Tangshan Park and wait for the sunset Recommended nearby attractions: Jiulong Mountain Resort, Jiulong Mountain National Forest Park are good choices for a visit!