Checked in at Hongshan Temple in Xiamen

Hongshan Temple is located at No. 305 Siming South Road, Xiamen, at the square of Hongshan Park, and was founded during the Southern Dynasties, boasting a long historical background. According to inscriptions within the temple, since the Southern Dynasties, this place has been venerating Guanyin and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, protecting the nation and blessing the people, and has been worshipped by the public. Hongshan Temple has experienced several rises and falls throughout the ages, but it has always been one of the important Buddhist temples on Xiamen Island. The architectural style of Hongshan Temple is simple and solemn, with main buildings such as the Mahavira Hall standing on a high platform, housing Buddha statues like Sakyamuni, reflecting the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture. In addition, Hongshan Temple is also famous for the spectacle of 'Hongshan Weaving Rain,' one of the eight great sights of Xiamen. During the rainy season, the slanting wind weaves the rain into threads, leaving a profound impression on visitors. Behind Hongshan Temple, there are historical relics of Zheng Chenggong's military camp at Jiaxing Fort, as well as stone inscriptions from the second year of the Tianqi era of Ming Emperor Xizong, when Fujian Governor Xu Yiming and Zhao Po attacked the 'Red Barbarians' (Dutch colonists). These historical and cultural relics add even more cultural value to Hongshan Temple.