Nanjing’s ultimate night tour! A dreamlike light and shadow journey through a thousand years!

Not sure where to go at night? Just take a night tour of the Dabaoen Temple! This is not only the site of the first Buddhist temple in southern China and a national first-class museum, but it also unearthed the world’s only “Buddha’s True Skull Relic.” Today, it has transformed into a cultural landmark perfectly blending tradition and modernity. Especially the Glazed Pagoda lighting ceremony at 7:00 PM every night—it’s truly a visual shock, so beautiful! 1️⃣ Glazed Pagoda Lighting Ceremony — A Stunning Visual Feast 💡 Starts daily at 7:00 PM, lasting about 20 minutes. The tower lights change colors every day~ Hold a warm yellow heart lantern and silently make a wish! 📸 Photo tips: Take portraits before the lights turn on, with the Glazed Pagoda as the atmospheric background. Record a video during the lighting to capture the moment the tower changes colors (turquoise, golden yellow, and crimson alternate beautifully). You can go to the pool behind the tower and use the water reflection for an ultra-atmospheric shot!!! 2️⃣ Explore the Millennium Underground Palace and Ruins 💡 This is where world-class relics like the “Buddha’s True Skull Relic” and the Seven Treasures Ashoka Pagoda were unearthed! The underground palace ruins area has interactive installations explaining ancient architectural techniques, and you can walk around to pray for blessings. While experiencing a thousand years of Buddhist culture, don’t forget to check in on the glass walkway—the combination of light and ruins is incredibly poetic. 3️⃣ Stunning Photo Spots The “Nanjing Book” landmark—outside the museum you can take photos with the “Book Tower” in the frame. The atmosphere is even better when the lights come on at night, and every shot looks like a masterpiece! The rooftop garden features a giant floral frame perfectly framing the Glazed Pagoda, great for photos day or night, with the night view especially breathtaking. 4️⃣ En Theater If you get tired of the museum, you can rest while watching a play! It tells the past and present story of Dabaoen Temple, as if stepping into the story of a thousand years of pagoda shadows! 5️⃣ Night Museum Exploration Activity Take a flashlight and follow an NPC into the Dabaoen Temple Ruins Museum after the lights go out—super fun!!! The lighting ceremony based on the Ming Dynasty Glazed Pagoda scores full marks for cultural value and visual impact! High photo success rate, with two styles for day and night (entering at dusk is the best deal to get both visual experiences at once). Suitable for all kinds of people: couples on dates, parent-child study tours, culture lovers, photography enthusiasts. ⚠️ Notes Transportation: Get off at Zhonghuamen Station on Metro Line 1, then walk 500 meters. You need to reserve a spot in advance for the lighting ceremony. At 6:30 PM, you can get a free wish heart lantern 🏮 next to the “Yinen Tea Collection Café” opposite the square in front of the pagoda. 📍 Address: No. 1 Yuhua Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Dabaoen Temple Ruins Museum 🕒 Hours: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM 🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 1, Zhonghuamen Station