Sacred place, spiritual journey.

🎀Nanhai Zen Temple: Buddhist holy place, shining pearl🎀 🌍Attraction address: Nanhai Zen Temple is located in the southeast corner of Runan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, China. 🛣️Transportation to attractions: It is super convenient to drive by yourself. Navigate to "Runan Nanhai Zen Temple" and the parking lots around the scenic area are at your service at any time. It’s also a good idea to choose public transportation. Departing from Zhumadian city, first take the shuttle bus to Runan County. When you arrive in Runan County, take a local bus or taxi to Nanhai Zen Temple. For specific bus routes, please refer to local traffic information, such as "Runan 3rd Road", etc. 🌟Must visit attractions: Main Hall: It is the core building of Nanhai Zen Temple. It is a square with a side length of 80 meters. The scale is amazing😲. In the hall, there is a solemn and solemn bronze gilded seated statue that is 17 meters high and weighs 72 tons. Twelve archways: Located inside the mountain gate, 12 granite archways were built from north to south according to the 12 causes, 12 zodiac animals, and 12 Bodhisattvas. They are unique in style, majestic and majestic, and people can't help but stop and admire them. Guanyin Hall: It houses the 14-meter-tall gilded seated statue of Guanyin with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes carved from camphor wood. The workmanship is exquisite. White Saint Relic Garden: Here, you can learn about the deeds of Buddhist monks and the architectural art of relic stupas, and deeply feel the profound heritage of Buddhist culture. 🎫Ticket related: Ticket prices vary with the season. The adult ticket price is 129 yuan/person in peak season and drops to 108 yuan/person in off-season. Seniors over 70 years old can enjoy free tickets, and senior citizens aged 60-69 and students with student ID cards can enjoy certain fare discounts. The specific fare is subject to the announcement of the scenic spot on the day. 💡Tips: Opening hours: Nanhai Zen Temple is open all year round. The specific time may change due to seasonal adjustments, but is generally 07:00-17:30 (winter time) or 06:00-17:00 (summer time). The latest entry time is 16:00. Please remember to know in advance and plan your trip carefully🕙. Tour route: It is recommended to enter from the mountain gate and visit the Twelve Archways, Tianwang Hall, Main Hall, Guanyin Hall, White Saint Relic Garden and other scenic spots in sequence. If you have enough time, you can also explore areas such as Kaishan Hall and Release Pond. Respect Buddhist beliefs: Be sure to keep quiet after entering the temple and do not make loud noises. Dress appropriately and avoid revealing or inappropriate clothing. At the same time, please protect the environment and cultural relics of the temple and do not touch or damage them at will. Food recommendation: After sightseeing, come and taste the local specialties of Runan County, such as Runan chicken meatballs, bean foam, Runan shabu-shabu beef tripe, etc., and let your taste buds enjoy it😋. Accommodation suggestions: There are many hotels and B&Bs to choose from in Runan County, such as Runan Tianzhong Impression Hotel, Runan Oriental Holiday Hotel, etc. The prices are moderate and the environment is great. Nanhai Zen Temple is not only a Buddhist holy place, but also a tourist attraction integrating architectural art and cultural connotation. I hope you can feel the solemnity and tranquility here during your visit and have a fulfilling and meaningful journey💖!