Dafo Temple Scenic Spot

Xinchang, located in the eastern part of Zhejiang Province, was historically called Yandong and also known as Shicheng. The county was established in 908 AD, with a history of more than 1100 years. Xinchang boasts beautiful scenery and excellent ecology, with its beautiful mountains and waters earning it the reputation of 'Southeast Beauty', and it is also the essence of the 'Tang Poetry Road', 'Buddhist Journey', and 'Tea Origin'. Xinchang is situated on the golden tourism line in eastern Zhejiang, with a wealth of tourism resources, offering nearly 300 scenic spots to visit. To the east, Xinchang connects with Fenghua Xikou to Putuo, to the south it leads to Tiantai to Yandang, to the west it neighbors Dongyang Hengdian to Jinhua, and to the north it links Shaoxing to Hangzhou, integrating into the economic circle within 3 hours to Shanghai, 2 hours to Hangzhou, and 1 hour to Ningbo. When in Xinchang, the Dafo Temple is a must-visit. Hidden among the continuous Shicheng Mountains, the Dafo Temple scenic area is only separated from the Xinchang urban area by one mountain. The Dafo Temple within the scenic area is the only national key open temple in the Shaoxing area and is the birthplace of the sinicization of Buddhism, with a history of more than 1600 years. Inside the temple, there is a stone Maitreya Buddha statue, which took three generations of high monks to complete and is known as the 'Greatest Buddha in Southern China'. Along with the 'Thousand Buddha Zen Temple' in the scenic area, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The Shijiufeng scenic area also has many landscapes, located 22 kilometers from the county town, mainly composed of the Shijiufeng, Dragon Valley, Chongyang Palace, and Silicified Wood National Geopark. Among them, Shijiufeng is a typical Danxia landform, with nineteen peaks stretching in a line along the river, majestic and beautiful, making it the preferred place for climbing and fitness; the Dragon Valley Feilong Walkway is built according to the mountain terrain, with a total length of 3200 meters, including a 128-meter glass suspension walkway, extending out to a glass viewing platform that is 4.5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, making it the most distinctive sightseeing walkway in Zhejiang Province so far. Additionally, the Tianzhu Fairy Scenic Area is located at the source of the Ten-mile Qianxi in Xinchang, a paradise for summer retreats, vacations, and mountain climbing; the Qipan Fairy Valley Scenic Area with its clear streams, waterfalls, and peculiar rocks, displays the harmonious charm of nature and is also worth a good visit. In Xinchang, you can also check in at the China Tea Market Scenic Area and Dali Silk World Scenic Area for leisure and shopping. Traveling in Xinchang, you can also taste many special snacks, such as Xinchang fried rice cakes, taro dumplings, wheat cakes, zhali noodles, huolatou, wheat flower soup, spring pancakes, steamed soup buns, etc., enjoying the delicious flavors. Therefore, traveling to Xinchang is also the beginning of a carbohydrate kingdom journey.

a single thought of purity, lotuses bloom everywhere Xinchang, a treasure of a county town, not only boasts the sky-reaching peaks of Mount Tianmu, but also the Dafo Temple, known as the earliest southern grotto statues akin to Dunhuang in the Yue Kingdom. The temple's architecture is built according to the mountain's terrain, scattered and orderly, covering a large area. An afternoon passes by as you walk up and down the mountain, stopping here and there. It was here that the world's number one swordsman, Li Xiangyi, became the wandering physician Li Lianhua. It was also here that Zhang Wuji recalled the mnemonic of the Nine Yang True Classic: 'Let others be aggressive as they please, while the bright moon shines over the great river.' It seems that the tranquility here makes it easy to hear the voice within.

It's no wonder it was chosen as a filming location for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu'! The scenic area is huge, it took from 1 pm to 5 pm to check in at all the spots 🎫Ticket: 80r/person if booked on the app on the same day, 70r/person if booked a day in advance 🚗Self-driving: 1.5H drive from Shaoxing 🅿️Parking: You can park inside the residential area on Wozhou Road for free, there might not be available spots in the scenic area ⏰Hours: 6:00-17:00 📒Recommended Tour Route Visitor Center--Shuanglin Grottoes (Reclining Buddha Hall)---Skywalk---Qianfo Zen Temple---City God Temple---Buddha Heart Square---Dafo Temple---Daxiong Treasure Hall (The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River)---New Daxiong Treasure Hall---Dabei Pavilion---Return to Buddha Heart Square---Prajna Valley---Qiguang Clean Temple---Ksitigarbha Hall---Wanfo Pagoda ⭐️Food 1. There is a Buddha Heart Vegetarian Noodle shop next to Buddha Heart Square 2. You can also eat on Wozhou Road and then walk to Dafo Temple ‼️Attention!! 1. On rainy days, the road surface is wet, be sure to wear anti-slip shoes, and you can bring your own water and food in case you get hungry 2. This place is really suitable for shooting ancient costume films haha, it is recommended that babies can dress up beautifully~

The Xinchang Dafo Temple, hailed as the 'Dunhuang of Yue Kingdom', is a perfect place for a breath of fresh air on a hike It's also a popular filming location for many TV dramas. I've compiled a detailed travel guide, so take note!❗️❗️ ✅Xinchang Dafo Temple Travel Route Walk past the pavilion in the lake➡️Arrive at Mingjing Lake + Shuanglin Grottoes + Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha➡️Stroll the skywalk to check in at the Thousand Buddha Hall + City God Temple - Buddha Heart Square➡️Lotus Pond + Dafo Temple Gate➡️Pass by the Fish Release Pond➡️Enter the Shicheng Ancient Temple + the Largest Buddha in Southern China➡️Return the same way to the Fish Release Pond➡️Cross the forest to reach Prajna Valley➡️Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda➡️Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror➡️Petrified Forest + Dinosaur Park➡️Exit ✅Must-See Attractions and Locations 1️⃣Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha Carved from the original rock formation in the grotto, the reclining Buddha is 37 meters long and 9 meters high. 📍Location: Ascend the stone steps on the left side of Mingjing Lake 2️⃣The Largest Buddha in Southern China It's the only remaining early grotto sculpture in southern China. The Dafo Temple Gate, the 'Fu' character yellow wall, and the Xiaoyao Tower were filming locations for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' and 'Jin Xin Si Yue', making them perfect spots for drama fans to visit. 📍Location: Enter the temple gate from Buddha Heart Square and proceed to the Great Buddha Hall 3️⃣Prajna Valley Originally a Ming dynasty underground quarry, now showcasing Prajna culture with dark cliffs and water curtain waterfalls creating a beautiful scene. Two grotto statues are must-visit spots. 📍Location: There's a small door to the right of the Buddha statue wall at the seven-level waterfall 4️⃣Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror A very large Maitreya Buddha, perfectly blending natural mountain with man-made head, making the Buddha seem like a mountain and the mountain like a Buddha, hence the name 'Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror' 5️⃣Lantern Festival There are many lanterns placed around the scenic area, making it very lively during the New Year period, and an evening stroll in the park is not to be missed ✅Knowledge Points 1️⃣Thousand Buddha Monastery Another grotto sculpture besides the Great Buddha, predating the Great Buddha, retains the style of the Southern Dynasties, and is an ancient grotto sculpture art building of great research value 2️⃣City God Temple Originally built during the Song dynasty, it was relocated here from the west gate of the county town in 1986 ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Book tickets a day in advance to save 10r 2. After ticket inspection, don't rush to get on the tour bus, it's only a few minutes walk, and you can enjoy the lakeside scenery along the way 🚗Transportation 1. High-speed train Arrive at Shengzhou Xinchang Train Station, take the 'Xinchang 22' bus to the 'Dafo Mountain' bus stop 2. Self-driving Navigate directly to the attraction, parking is available at the entrance 🎫Ticket Information: 80r 🕒Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 📍Navigation Location: No. 117 Renmin West Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province ⛰️Distance: About 8 kilometers, takes about 3 hours, mainly on foot, the mountain is not high 🏰Nearby Attractions: Qipan Xian Valley, Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area, Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area, Wozhou Lake, Meizhu Ancient Village, can be combined for a one-day or two-day tour in Xinchang

🌈 Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, a 5A tourist city, is the birthplace of landscape poetry and painting in China. Tiantai Mountain, the Great Buddha Temple, and the Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks are its three major attractions. As someone who is not good at climbing, I chose the 🟠Great Buddha Temple🟠 and Drum Mountain Park as my one-day trip destinations. As a result, I walked a total of 26,000 steps at the two attractions, which completely exhausted my legs 🙃 but it was worth the trip. 🏃Route‼️ Hangzhou East Station → 50 minutes to Shengzhou Xinchang High-speed Railway Station → Taxi to the Great Buddha Temple → Walk 600 meters to Drum Mountain Park → Walk 700 meters to Wozhou Road Food Street for dinner → Return trip —————🌸Great Buddha Temple🌸———— The Great Buddha Temple scenic area is too large, covering 25 square kilometers and featuring Shuanglin Grottoes, Thousand Buddha Monastery, Buddha Heart Square, Shooting Eagle Village, Petrified Forest Dinosaur Park, Buddha Mountain Holy Land, Five Hundred Arhats Cave, Prajna Valley, Qiguang Zen Monastery, and the Southern Dynasty ancient temple. It takes 4 hours to visit all of them. 🌟🌈 Inside the ancient temple of more than 1600 years, surrounded by mountains, with strange rocks and ancient trees, it is known as the 'Ancient Stone Temple' and is also the filming location for TV dramas 'Lotus Tower' and 'As Life Goes On'. ∽ ∽👇Key Recommendations👇∽∽ 1⃣🔻 The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River (Maitreya Buddha stone statue), carved during the Qi Yongming period of the Southern Dynasties, is a representative work of early stone grotto sculptures in the south of the Yangtze River. The Buddha is integrated with the mountain, and the outer niche hall was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty in 1411. The three-story, five-bay Buddha pavilion is majestic and is a national cultural heritage. 2⃣🔻 Thousand Buddha Monastery, a national cultural heritage, with more than a thousand statues that predate the Great Buddha, unfortunately severely damaged during a special period. 3⃣🔻 Reclining Buddha Hall, located above the Shuanglin Grottoes, known as 'Asia's First Reclining Buddha', with mountain walls covered in relief sculptures. 4⃣🔻 Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, within Qiguang Zen Monastery, 9 stories high, visitors can climb to the top for a distant view, closes at 3:30 pm. 📍Address: No. 117, People's West Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 💰Ticket price: 80 yuan 📌Tips： 🔹➡️ Take Xinchang Route 22/G4 from Shengzhou Xinchang High-speed Railway Station directly; a taxi is about 9 kilometers and costs more than 20 yuan. 🔹➡️ The shortest route from Buddha Heart Square to Prajna Valley; if you walk from the Liberation Pool, it will take an extra 30 minutes. 🔹➡️ There is a restaurant in Buddha Heart Square. 🔹➡️ There is a round-trip electric car from the scenic entrance to Buddha Heart Square, 5 yuan for a single trip. ————🌸Drum Mountain Park🌸———— If you are looking for a landmark theme park on the Tang Poetry Road, Drum Mountain Park is the place to be. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, literati and scholars roamed and gathered in this area; by the Tang dynasty, poets like Li Bai also started their journey here to 'seek Wang Xu in Shanyin'. 👉 Tiantai Pavilion, climb the pavilion for a distant view of the main peak of Tiantai Mountain, and feel the majestic atmosphere of 'Tiantai connecting to the sky'. 👉 Li Bai Memorial Hall, learn about the past and present of the Tang Poetry Road. 👉 Tang Poetry Road Museum, recreating the scene of 'Wei and Jin's lofty spirit, Southern Dynasty's holy traces; Tang dynasty's fragrant ink, a journey of scenery and poetry'. 👉 Drum Mountain Academy, founded during the Northern Song Dynasty's Tianxi era, is one of the more orderly academies in the south of the Yangtze River. 📍Address: Walk 600 meters northwest from the exit of the Great Buddha Temple 💰Ticket price: Free 📌Tips: All the pavilions in the park close at 16:00, visitors can enter by scanning a WeChat QR code or registering with an ID card.

This place is one of the filming locations for the TV dramas 'Lotus Tower' and 'As Life Goes On'. Dressing up in Hanfu traditional costumes, you can get the same camera position📷, walk the paths they have walked, and gaze upon the bygone Western Zhou. Address: Dafo Temple Scenic Area, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City 💰Ticket: 70 yuan/person (buy tickets one day in advance) ⏰Time: 6.00–17.00 ✔️Tour Route: Buddha Mountain Holy Land—Arhat Cave—Shuanglin Grotto (Asia's largest reclining Buddha)—Quan Buddha Zen Court—Prajna Valley—Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda—Buddha Heart Square—Life Release Pond—The Largest Buddha in the South of the Yangtze River—Reclining Buddha Hall ❗️Following the scenic area's route, the tour takes 4 hours. The journey is not very tiring, with stops for walking and taking photos. There are no particularly steep stairs, and most of it is flat ground, suitable for bringing the elderly and children😘 【Recommended Spots】 ✅Shuanglin Grotto: The largest reclining Buddha in Asia, a must-visit spot with a huge cliff waterfall. Next to it is a staircase that leads up to the Reclining Buddha Temple, and the road built along the stone wall offers a great experience. ✅Life Release Pond: A large green pond surrounded by big plane trees, great for taking photos~ ✅The Largest Buddha in the South of the Yangtze River: This area is a filming location for period dramas, with many temple complexes. There are many people burning incense and worshipping Buddha, recommended to visit the Grand Hall of the Great Sage~ ✅Prajna Valley: The most popular spot for check-ins, featuring a 50-meter-high flying waterfall cascading down, as well as several huge stone statues. Driving on the cliffs and passing through small waterfalls is thrilling~

Went to the Xinchang Dafo Temple in Shaoxing with mom... Set off from Beilun by coach, it took an hour and 40 minutes... Stopped at a service station on the way and used the restroom. The reclining Buddha is a must-see, it's spectacular! You need to climb stairs to get there. It's quite high up Further inside, you need to buy a small ticket 🎫 20 yuan per person, children under 1.2 meters are free. The first big Buddha, it is said to be over 200 years older than the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan.

People always say that when visiting Xinchang, the first stop must be the Great Buddha Temple, which has a history and culture of a thousand years. The Great Buddha Temple was founded during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, worshipping Maitreya Buddha with a golden body in a seated posture. The incense is particularly prosperous, and the pilgrims come in an endless stream. There is also a Thousand Buddha Temple with a long history, and the two temples complement each other, adding much charm to the scenic area. The Great Buddha Temple scenic area is also a home for citizens and a paradise for the masses. Along the way, the trees are lush, the peaks are hidden, the flowers are blooming, and the air is fresh, making it a great place for people to relax and rest. The Great Buddha Temple also offers free admission in March, and there are especially many devotees coming to offer their prayers. Many travel groups make it a point to visit, showcasing the pleasant scenery and providing a place for the soul to reside.

Known as the largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River, it's not about the size, but rather that it's the earliest excavated Buddha, which dates back more than 1600 years to the Northern and Southern Dynasties. However, to worship the Buddha, you need to pay 20 yuan for what is called a 'fragrant flower coupon,' which is not an entrance ticket, haha, those who are willing but without money should not come in.

| A Two-Day Tour Guide for Spring Outing in Xinchang. As the spring blossoms, it's the perfect season for a spring outing once again. If you, like me, love both the scenery and the culture, then Xinchang, a small city on the Tang Poetry Trail in eastern Zhejiang beloved by literati, is definitely for you. 🌈Just back from Xinchang, here's a recommended two-day itinerary Day1 Meizhu Ancient Village - Dafo Temple - Night Tour of Nan Street Day2 Xiayanbei - Tianmu Mountain 1️⃣Meizhu Ancient Village: The ancient architecture of this millennium-old water town in the south of the Yangtze River is distinctive, and you can also experience the charm of intangible cultural heritages such as Meizhu paper-cutting, Zaoshao wine, and opera. 2️⃣Dafo Temple: This ancient temple is famous for its stone carvings, including the stone Maitreya Buddha carved into the mountain cliff, the reclining Buddha in the Shuanglin Grottoes, and the thousands of small Buddha statues in the Qianfo Zen Court, all of which are spectacular and breathtaking! 📌It's worth noting that Dafo Temple is also a sight to behold at night, transforming into a place of flowing lights and colors. 3️⃣Nan Street: The most worthwhile food street to visit in Xinchang, gathering many time-honored shops, and can be called a paradise for carbohydrate lovers! 4️⃣Xiayanbei: Suitable for outdoor hiking, with pleasant scenery along the way, including the thousand-acre tea garden trail, the panoramic view of the nineteen peaks, and more, with scenic spots at every step, and even trendy coffee shops to check in along the way. 5️⃣Tianmu Mountain: 'One Tianmu Mountain, half of the complete Tang poetry collection,' immersing yourself in the fairy-like Tianmu Mountain, you can feel the romance and poetry of the Tang Dynasty. 🏨There are many hotels in the Xinchang city area, offering a wide range of choices. If you want to stay overnight on Tianmu Mountain, the Tianmu Yin Hotel and the Capsule Hotel are recommended for their unique locations, allowing you to lie down and watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds at a 270° angle.

2024 Big Buddha Temple New Year Blessing Lantern Festival, crowded with people🏮 Don't miss this place when you come to Xinchang, the lanterns are very beautiful The only downside is, you need to pay 20 yuan for incense to enter the Great Treasure Hall

Go! Xinchang Big Buddha Temple is free of charge now! Looking for an interesting place, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Big Buddha Temple Scenic Area Parking lot: 5r/h I heard that the tickets for Xinchang Big Buddha Temple are free recently! There are many friends who bought tickets to play on the same day, In the evening, I found out that there was a notice of free admission, and I lost a lot Follow the editor's guide to play, absolutely not lose! Free admission time: 2024.1.26-2024.3.31 This should be a New Year's welfare policy~ The Spring Festival is coming soon, it's really a big celebration! Friends around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, hurry up and arrange! The original ticket price was 70 yuan per person, and I felt that I could get the ticket back after strolling around! Now it's even more necessary to go for free!! Opening hours: 6:00-17:00 Near the Spring Festival, the scenic area also has a garden lantern festival (not free) Definitely more fun and interesting than usual Like the treasures, hurry up! There is also a dinosaur park at the entrance of the park, which is very suitable for walking the baby! The Big Buddha Temple hides the largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River! The reclining Buddha is super spectacular! Known as the "Dunhuang of Yue State", it is also the shooting location of popular TV dramas such as "Baolian Lantern", "Zhou Sheng Ru Gu", "Lotus Tower" and so on! The scenic area is very large! There is a coffee shop inside! The release pool can make a wish. Tour route: Scenic entrance——Reclining Buddha (very shocking!)——Thousand Buddha Temple——City God Temple——Buddha Heart Square (There is a Buddha Heart Noodle, the taste is okay, the price is ¥18-32)——Big Buddha Temple (The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River)——Buddha Heart Square——Prajna Valley (Stone mine transformation, more shocking than imagined)——Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda (You can go up the tower, nine floors, very design sense, is the TV drama Sheng Ru Gu Nian Guan Shan Hua Lou Tu Yuan Shooting location)——Buddha Heart Square——Fa Cai Road——Scenic exit After strolling around, you can navigate 800 meters on foot to eat the famous local snacks "Yi Liu Xia" Strongly recommend chicken feet and steamed dumplings! Super delicious! There are more delicious and fun things, welcome netizens to add comments!