Donglushan Guanyin Temple | A spiritual sanctuary.

Located in Donglushan Scenic Area, Lishui District, Nanjing, the temple faces Zhongshan Lake and is backed by Donglushan Mountain. It is located at the source of the Qinhuai River. Built in the Yuan Dynasty, it is a Buddhist holy site in Lishui, with a grand scale, long history, and magnificent architecture. Visitors can experience the wonderful fusion of Buddhist culture and nature. 💰Tickets: Currently free. 🚙Self-driving route: Navigate directly to "Donglushan Guanyin Temple." ⏰Opening hours: No specific restrictions, but it is recommended to visit during the day to enjoy natural light. The interior of the temple closes at 4:30 pm, but photos can still be taken of the Buddha statues and other areas. 🎢Main attractions and routes - Main attractions: Guanyin Cave, Jingping Square, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Guanyin Square, Great Buddha, Guanyin Zen Temple. →Route: Start from Guanyin Cave, admire the Heart Sutra stone carvings at Jingping Square; experience Buddhist culture at Thousand-Hand Guanyin along the Guanyin Bodhisattva axis; appreciate the vow and dedication texts at Guanyin Square; climb to the top of the mountain to see the Great Buddha and enjoy the mountain scenery; finally, experience the tranquil atmosphere at Guanyin Zen Temple. 📷Photo spots - The vow and dedication text walls at Guanyin Square. - Take a photo with the giant half-body Buddha statue at the top of the Great Buddha Mountain. - Take photos of the temple architecture and mountain scenery at Guanyin Zen Temple. The statues and architecture in the temple are awe-inspiring and peaceful, walking through them feels like being in another world, away from the hustle and bustle. Each Buddha statue is lifelike, and the architecture has the sediment of time, making it a great place for prayer and photography.