Lingyan Temple.

Lingyan Temple is located in Wande Street, Changqing District, Jinan City, Shandong Province. It is a national scenic spot and a Buddhist holy land. Here is a travel guide for Lingyan Temple: • Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday) • Ticket information: RMB 40. Children under 1.4 meters and seniors over 60 years old can enter for free with valid ID. • Transportation guide • Bus: Take bus No. 796 to Lingyan Temple Station and walk to the temple. • Self-driving: Drive from Jinan city along National Highway 104 to Lingyan Temple Scenic Area. • Tourist shuttle bus: Take the "Changqing University Town - Lingyan Temple" tourist shuttle bus. The route is as follows: Zhongyi Pharmaceutical University - Qilu Industrial University - Commercial Street - Women's College - Shan Gongyi - Shan Shi - Lingyan Temple. Departure time is 8:30 from Monday to Sunday, return time is 14:30, and there are extra buses on holidays. • Tour route • Shanmen (Mountain Gate): The road to the Shanmen is a steep staircase, which is steep and long, and requires a certain amount of physical strength. However, once you reach the top, you will see a wide-open view, giving you a sense of peace and comfort. • Tianwang Hall (Hall of Heavenly Kings): After entering the gate and passing the Bell and Drum Towers, the Tianwang Hall is on the right. There are many stone inscriptions on the east side, which are worth studying for calligraphy lovers. • Daxiong Hall (Hall of Great Hero): Walking forward is the Daxiong Hall, where there are several thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. • Qianfo Hall (Hall of Thousand Buddhas): Walking forward is the Qianfo Hall, which is known as the first hall of plastic in China. The 40 clay Arhats have been in existence for thousands of years and are still full of life. • Tomb Pagoda Forest: Walking forward from the west side of the Daxiong Hall, you will come to the Tomb Pagoda Forest, one of the filming locations of the Chinese myth drama "Wu Kong". The morning bell and evening drum create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, allowing you to feel the power of faith. • Huichong Pagoda: Walking up is the Huichong Pagoda, and walking east is the Bizhi Pagoda, one of the landmark buildings of Lingyan Temple. • Bozhou Hall: Walking forward is the Bozhou Hall, and further forward is the Yushu Pavilion with the inscription of Emperor Taizong of Tang. • Five Steps and Three Springs: After coming down, you will pass the Five Steps and Three Springs. If you have the energy, you can climb the mountain. There are Ganlu Spring and Baiyun Cave on the mountain, and the main gate hall on the top of Keshuang Mountain. • Baiyun Cave and Yixiantian (One Line of Sky): On the way down, you will pass Baiyun Cave and Yixiantian. There is also a Kasa Spring, one of the Seventy-two Springs, at the entrance. During your tour, please pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and the environment, and respect local religious and cultural customs. At the same time, as the temple is located in a mountainous area with inconvenient transportation, it is recommended to make preparations in advance and pay attention to safety.