When you come to Jinan, you must visit the thousand-year-old ancient temple - Dalingyan Temple

Autumn tour of Jinan | 1600-year-old Lingyan Temple Lingyan Temple in Jinan was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty. It is known as one of the 'four famous temples' in the world, along with Qixia Temple in Nanjing, Guoqing Temple in Zhejiang, and Yuquan Temple in Hubei. Tang Xuanzang once lived in the temple to translate scriptures, and emperors from Tang Gaozong onwards often visited the temple when they came to Mount Tai for the Fengshan ceremony. After generations of repairs and additions, the temple layout is grand and rich in cultural relics. The main buildings include the Thousand Buddha Hall, the Great Hall of the Buddha, the Imperial Book Pavilion, the Bell and Drum Tower, and the Pizhi Pagoda. 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself because it is quite far from the city and is located on a mountain. The parking fee at the entrance is 10 yuan, which is very convenient. If you take the bus, it's quite a long walk. ❤️Tickets: Adults 40 yuan, half price for students, can be purchased at the ticket office. 🎁Time: 8:00-17:00, stop entering the park at 16:30, it is recommended to go early, less people, quiet and cool. ❣️Play: Great Buddha Hall, Pizhi Pagoda, Thousand Buddha Hall, Tomb Pagoda Forest, Jiasa Spring, Ganlu Spring, etc. 🙏🏼Incense: There are many stalls at the entrance, but actually there are 🆓 incense inside, no need to ask for extra incense. 🍜Vegetarian meal: Recommended Tanyuan, there is a bowl of vegetarian noodles for one yuan. 🎊Wish: Lingyan - 'effective', it is said to be the oldest ancient temple in Shandong Province. If you are sincere, you will be spiritual. There are cultural and creative shops inside, where you can ask for eighteen seeds, incense ash glass bracelets, wish cards, etc. 🌾Summary: The location of Lingyan Temple is relatively remote, but it is a quiet place for Buddhism, without excessive commercial development. It is quiet and refreshing, and it is worth a visit!