Few tourists know that the oldest Guanyin temple in China is located by the Taihu Lake

South Dynasty's four hundred and eighty temples🏯 The multi-tiered pavilions in the misty rain🌧️ Founded during the Wei and Jin dynasties, the historic Great Ruyi Holy Land🕉️ Also known as the Suzhou Great Guanyin Zen Temple🌸 Situated on the Dongting Fairy Island in the middle of Taihu Lake🏞️ It is the oldest site of worship for the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin🙏 Between the lake and mountains, the waves stretch for miles🌊 Built in the open air, the most beautiful Great Ruyi Guanyin golden bronze statue🌈 Surrounded by mountains, with the fragrance of flowers and fruits in the air🍎🌸 Where the sky and water merge, dotted with fishing sails🚣‍♂️ After 1600 years, it is known as a famous temple in the south of the Yangtze River🌉 Its monastic tradition is widely spread, and many high monks have emerged🙇 It is an excellent feng shui site for worshipping Buddha🙏 💡Warm Tips💡 With a leisure annual pass, you can enter the park for free within its validity period🆓 Address: Great Ruyi Holy Land, Qiliwu, Jinting Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City (West Hill Island of Taihu Lake)📍 Ticket price: 80 RMB for adults, 59 RMB if booked in advance, 40 RMB for the elderly and children💰 Navigation: Great Ruyi Holy Land (turn near Qiliwu Tunnel entrance, enter from the east gate)🚗 Parking: Free🆓 Public transport transfer: Take bus 69 from the south square of the train station to Qunli Bridge Station, then transfer to bus 695 to Qili Station🚌