Revisiting Tiantai Mountain: A Journey of Wishes at Guoqing Temple and Escape at Hoshino

Morning Bells & Buddhist Chants · A Millennium of Zen Wishes ◇ ⏰5:00AM Return to Tiantai Mountain and head straight to the 1300-year-old Guoqing Temple! 👣 Location: Guoqing Scenic Area, Southern Foot of Tiantai Mountain, Tiantai County 🚗Transport: High-speed rail to Tiantai Mountain Station → 15-minute taxi ride ✨Three Must-Visit Spots: ✓ Fenggan Bridge: The moss-covered stone bridge is incredibly photogenic 📸 ✓ Mahavira Hall: Light incense for your family—wishes made here are said to come true 🙏 ✓ Sui Plum Blossom: The 1300-year-old ancient plum tree, the oldest of its kind 🌸 Walking in the rain is so healing~ The sound of copper bells and streams feels like traveling back to the Sui Dynasty! Master Zhiyi named the temple "Guoqing" with profound meaning: "If the temple thrives, the nation will prosper." The incense smoke instantly calms the mind 💆 ◇ Dwelling in the Clouds · Hoshino Kaku's Summer Retreat Aesthetics ◇ 🏨Hoshino Resorts KAI Tiantai is absolutely amazing! The minimalist Japanese design is breathtaking 😍 🌟Highlight Experiences: ☁️Wake up to a sea of clouds: 270° floor-to-ceiling windows face Tiantai's Five Peaks, with morning mist drifting past Liangfei Pagoda—utterly magical ☁️ 🍵Zen on the palate: Must-try "Stone Dendrobium Stewed Free-Range Chicken!" Made with one of China's Nine Immortal Herbs, it's nourishing and delicious~ 🎋Unique Activities: ✓ Intangible Cultural Heritage Incense Seal Class (So relaxing!) ✓ Terrace Yijin Jing (Breathing in the aroma of tea) 💰Price Reference: 3000+/night (But worth it!) ◇ Mountain Healing · A Slow Summer Life Guide ◇ 💦Escaping the heat here in summer is pure bliss! 👪Family Fun: ✓ Catch tadpoles by the stream (Relive childhood memories~) ✓ Try hand-copying Buddhist scriptures (Perfect for mindfulness) 👫Artsy Socializing: ✓ Sip Tiantai Mountain Cloud Mist Tea at the bookstore ✓ Meet fascinating travelers from around the world 🌌At night, lie in the courtyard and gaze at the stars! The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye—absolutely stunning ✨ ◇ Travel Insights · Slices of Emotional Value ◇ 💡Three Lessons Tiantai Mountain Taught Me: 1️⃣ Slow down to see the beauty 2️⃣ Incense seals can calm the mind 3️⃣ Escaping the heat isn’t running away—it’s rediscovering yourself The legend of Hanshan and Shide feels serendipitous~ Worries truly melt away! The silhouette of Sui Pagoda at departure was heartbreakingly beautiful—I’ll be back next year!