A city, a market: Ancient Jiming Temple.

Jiming Temple, also known as Ancient Jiming Temple, is located at No. 1, Jiming Temple Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing. Take Subway Line 3 or Line 4 to Jiming Temple Station and get out from Exit 5. Walk about 600 meters to reach the temple. Jiming Temple was first built in the first year of Yongkang in the Western Jin Dynasty (300 AD) and has a history of more than 1,700 years. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples and royal temples in Nanjing. The incense has always been prosperous and has never declined. It has been known as the "First Temple of the Southern Dynasty" and the "First of the 480 Temples of the Southern Dynasty" since ancient times. Ancient Jiming Temple in Nanjing is built against the mountain and has a delicate layout. The archway at the temple gate is simple and solemn, marking the entrance to the temple. The Hall of Heavenly Kings has flying eaves and corners, and is very imposing. Inside are statues of Maitreya Buddha, Weituo Bodhisattva, and the Four Heavenly Kings. The Great Buddha Hall, as the core building, has a double-eave hip roof and is solemn and solemn. It enshrines three Buddha statues including Sakyamuni and many Arhat statues. It uses a traditional wooden frame system, which is stable and atmospheric. The side halls on both sides echo the style of the Great Buddha Hall and enshrine Bodhisattva statues such as Guanyin and Ksitigarbha. In addition, there are ancillary buildings such as the Sutra Depository, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower, which together form the unique architectural landscape of Jiming Temple. The ancient buildings exude the charm of the years. The yellow walls and black tiles, the flying eaves and corners, are solemn and elegant. Here, the Sanskrit is lingering, and the soul can be calm. Whether it is for praying for blessings, or for tracing the footsteps of history, Jiming Temple is a holy place you must not miss.