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In Guangdong! A spiritual sanctuary where you can stay for three days for free

In Shaoguan, Guangdong, I found the ceiling of the Guangdong Temple ⛩️, which has a history of more than 1,600 years. It has the largest area in the province and has a strong Zen cultural atmosphere. I stayed here for two days and it met all my expectations for the temple. . Such a small and culturally rich place, Food, accommodation, tickets, and parking are all donated 🆓 at will, It is really suitable for visiting and praying with family during the holidays. . 📝 Tour route: Archway➠ Sanmen Hall➠ Daxiong Hall➠ Yifo Hall➠ Longfeng Square➠ Zhengjue Hall➠ Yaoshi Hall➠ Calligraphy and Painting Academy➠ Donghua Buddhist Caves--Luohan Forest--Archiway . 🧘🏻‍♂️Daily schedule: (You can participate flexibly according to your own travel time) 4:30 morning class--6:00 dining hall breakfast--7:00 working experience--9:00 temple cultural experience--11:00 dining hall lunch--12:00 master's teaching--19:00 meditation practice . This time happened to be the tea picking season of Donghua Zen Temple, and I experienced the joy of picking tea in the mountains with my family. In addition, the park also has a special Zen tea experience area and handmade area, where you can taste good tea 🍵 and DIY your own tea bag, which is very interesting ~ . ‼ ️Tips for the trip: 1️⃣ Accommodation is optional, no reservation is required in advance, men and women do not live together, the room can accommodate three to five people, you need to bring your own toiletries, and you can stay for up to three days. If you want to stay longer, you have to work and volunteer in the temple. 2️⃣ Vegetarian meals are available upon request. You need to arrive in advance to make a reservation. No one will be served after the time limit. Men and women need to sit separately. When eating vegetarian meals, you need to keep silent and not waste food. 3️⃣ Parking is free, there are many parking spaces, and there are charging stations. It is recommended to drive there for more convenient travel. 4️⃣Free filming, no entrance fee, the colorful and magnificent temple architecture looks beautiful no matter how you take pictures! 5️⃣There are three free incense sticks in the temple, so you don’t need to bring your own. 📍Donghua Temple, Wengyuan County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province
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