[2025 Ninghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Guangde Temple (Updated Mar)

| Guangde Temple. A temple that was once very popular Because Yang Yang shot a magazine here, the temple became popular The overall architectural style belongs to the traditional Tang style architecture Tips: 1. The outer courtyard is open to the public, but the inner courtyard is not yet open. 2. There is a Butuo Cave Heaven next to the "Bu Tui Di" stone archway in the temple, which reminded me of the Butuo Cave Heaven in Xiao Putuo in Dongqian Lake. 3. There is also a meditation session for copying scriptures in the temple, time: 8:00-10:30, 14:00-16:00. 📍Ninghai West Store, southeast of Hongjia Village at the foot of Xiangyan Mountain 🎫: Free, no reservation required 🅿️: 7:30-11:30, 14:00-17:30

Guangde Temple in Ninghai is a tranquil and serene place. When you step into the temple, you will feel like you have traveled back to the Tang Dynasty. The temple is built in the Tang architectural style, with red walls, gray tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters. It is simple, elegant, and magnificent. The temple is surrounded by tall pines and cypresses, and the sound of Buddhist chanting fills the air. It is a place where you can purify your mind and forget about the troubles of the world. You can see cute leopard cats patrolling the temple, and admire exquisite Buddha statues, incense burners, and other precious cultural relics. It is a great place to relax, pray, and make wishes. Travel tips - Transportation: If you choose public transportation, you can take a high-speed train to Ninghai Station, then transfer to bus 822 to Xidian Hospital Station, and then transfer to bus 827 to Xiatianfan Bus Station. If you drive, it takes about 1 hour from Ningbo. There is a large parking lot in the temple. - Time: The temple is open from 7:30 to 17:30. It is recommended to spend 1 to 2 hours there. - Photo spots: The main hall and stone road in the front yard of the temple are great places to take photos. The retro atmosphere is very strong. You can also take photos in front of the Xiangyan Buddha. - Nearby food: There is a newly opened commercial street nearby, mainly serving vegetarian food. - Notes: Please keep quiet when visiting the temple, and do not disturb the monks. Follow the temple rules and be respectful.

Went with friends and fell in love with it👍👍, such a unique place, absolutely beautiful❗ 🏞Ninghai, a small town in Zhejiang surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, is a great place to experience ancient culture and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. The attractions, food, and cultural customs here all have their own unique charm. 🏞Must-visit attractions 1. Ninghai Dachangkeng Ninghai Dachangkeng is a famous natural scenic area in Ninghai, with beautiful mountains and rivers and picturesque scenery. Visitors can enjoy natural landscapes such as waterfalls, canyons, and forests, and experience the charm of nature. 2. Wanghailou Wanghailou is a landmark building in Ninghai and an excellent place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ninghai coastline. Standing on Wanghailou, you can overlook the entire Ninghai Bay and feel the grandeur of the sea. 3. Qiannian Ancient Village, Qiantong Ancient Town Qiantong Ancient Town is an ancient town with a history of thousands of years, and its ancient buildings, bridges, and alleys are full of historical atmosphere. Visitors can experience the ancient Jiangnan water town style here. 🍑Food recommendations 1. Ninghai snacks🌶 Ninghai has a wide variety of snacks, such as fried dough sticks, tofu pudding, and glutinous rice cakes, all of which are local specialties. 2. Seafood feast🍑 Ninghai is by the sea, so seafood is a must-try delicacy. Here, you can taste fresh sea fish, shrimp, crabs, and other seafood, as well as various seafood feasts waiting for you to try. 🌈Itinerary Day 1: Ninghai Dachangkeng - Ninghai County Morning: Visit Ninghai Dachangkeng and enjoy the natural scenery. Afternoon: Return to Ninghai County, take a break, and then visit the old streets of Ninghai to experience the local customs and culture. Evening: Taste Ninghai's specialty snacks. Day 2: Qiantong Ancient Town - Wanghailou Morning: Head to Qiantong Ancient Town and visit the ancient buildings, bridges, and alleys of the ancient town. Noon: Taste local delicacies in Qiantong Ancient Town. Afternoon: Head to Wanghailou and overlook the beautiful scenery of Ninghai Bay. Evening: Return to Ninghai County, rest, or continue to explore Ninghai's nightlife. ✈️Transportation: Ninghai has convenient transportation. 🏠Accommodation recommendations During your trip to Ninghai, you can choose to stay in local hotels or homestays.

| Beautiful Tang-style Temple - Guangde Temple. Don't miss this beautiful ancient temple when you visit Ningbo. It's a hidden gem and a great place for photos! 🌈 Guangde Temple is divided into the old courtyard and the new courtyard, but all the buildings are in Tang and Song style. The best place for photos is the new courtyard with Tang-style brick and wood structures. The magnificent layout and exquisite carvings reflect the harmonious and solemn Buddhist connotation. 🙏 From south to north, the best place for photos is outside the new courtyard. The all-wooden five-story pagoda in the old courtyard makes you feel like you are in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, which is not to be missed. ❤ Recommended reasons: ✔️ Large scale! But few tourists! Very "quiet" ✔️ The architecture of Guangde Temple is distinctive! It is eye-catching ✔️ The temple gives people a sense of tranquility and peace! It has a strong Tang-style Zen atmosphere ✔️ Wooden rooms, well-trimmed pines and cypresses, and ancient Longquan... are super beautiful 🌟 Highlights: Guangde Temple is home to many intangible cultural heritage items. The two statues of the two generals at the entrance of the new hall are said to weigh four tons each, so before the hall was built, the raw materials were hoisted in for the intangible cultural heritage masters to carve on site. The Buddha statues in the hall are all hand-carved from wood and colored with gilding techniques after completion. The most spectacular is the "Three Flowers on the Roof" decoration, which is also carved from wood and gilded, and the Buddha statues around the hall are all hung with Siming Buddha paintings, which are painted with a variety of minerals and are almost extinct in China. The couplets hanging on the pillars of the hall are also all made of intangible cultural heritage gold thread embroidery. What's more unique is that the top of the hall is surrounded by flying fairies outside the window, imitating Dunhuang. 📍 Address: Guangde Temple, Ninghai County, Ningbo City 🚉 Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Ninghai Station, transfer to bus 822 to "Xidian Hospital Station" and transfer to bus 827 to "Xiatianfan Bus Station", or take a taxi directly, about 50-60. 🅿️ Parking: The temple has a large free parking lot ⏰ Opening hours: 7:30–10:30, 13:30–16:30 🎫 Tickets: Free

| The Prosperous Tang Dynasty! Ninghai, a small city with mountains and sea has many niche check-in spots Guangde Temple is one of them Guangde Zen Temple, located at the foot of Xiangyan Mountain in Xidian Town, Ninghai, Ningbo, was built in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. It is a pure Tang-style architecture, simple and grand, full of Zen! ▶️ Wooden architecture/mortise and tenon structure ▶️ Overlapping eaves of various main halls ▶️ Exquisite garden landscaping ▶️ The unique tranquility of the temple 📍 Navigation: Ninghai Guangde Temple 🎫 Ticket: Free🆓 🚗 Journey: Less than 1 hour from Ningbo Station/about half an hour from Ninghai Mountain Area 🅿️ Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance of the temple, and you can also park on the roadside (In general, it is very convenient!) There is a coffee shop right at the entrance, called "Xiang Coffee"☕

🏞️ 🌲 Beyond the hustle and bustle, there is a secluded paradise that is unassuming yet full of stories and charm—Ningbo Ninghai, a place gently treated by time. 🚗 🗺️ Convenient Transportation Guide: 🚄 High-speed Rail: Directly to Ninghai Station, then rent a car for a self-drive tour, freely exploring every inch of the scenery. 🚗 Self-driving: About a 2-hour drive from Hangzhou, with beautiful scenery along the way, making for a relaxed and enjoyable journey. 🗓️ 🌅 Two-Day Essential Itinerary: 📅 D1: Qiantong Ancient Town → Oriental Art Museum → Qiangjiao Town Night View 📅 D2: Longgong Ancient Village at Dawn → Xiyousi Temple Visit → Guangde Temple Meditation 🌟 🏞️ Must-Visit Attractions Selection: ①🏖️ Qiangjiao Town: At 'Folk Song Uncle's Coffee Shop', every whiff of coffee aroma dances with the waves, waiting for a stunning sunset, enjoying the tranquil time that belongs to you. ②🏯 Qiantong Ancient Town: Stroll through the ancient Ming and Qing architecture, listen to the babbling brook, watch the play of light and shadow, and savor the undisturbed serenity of the years. ③🛕 Guangde Temple: Step into the tranquility of the Tang Dynasty, experience the ancient charm of 'Little Kyoto', and fill every breath with Zen and peace. ④⛩️ Xiyousi Temple: Built against the mountain, with towering pagodas, each step leads you deeper into your soul, unveiling its mysterious veil. ⑤🏡 Longgong Ancient Village: Ancient trees reach for the sky, surrounded by streams, this is the legendary dwelling of the dragon, and a real-world haven of peace. ⑥🎨 Oriental Art Museum: Immerse yourself in the ocean of traditional culture and art, the luxury of ten miles of bridal makeup, and the exquisite traditional craftsmanship is breathtaking. 🏨 🛏️ Accommodation Recommendation: 🐬 Lake View Hotel: Next to the high-speed rail station, with a super-large lake-view balcony, the beauty of mountains and lakes is in full view, enjoying the perfect blend of luxury and nature, along with creative design and attentive service, making every day of the journey full of surprises. 🍽️ 🦀 Culinary Exploration: 🦀🐟 Seafood Feast: Ninghai seafood, especially the green crab and grouper, is incredibly fresh and a supreme delight for the taste buds. 🧀🥟 Qiantong's Three Treasures: Handmade bean products and wheat cakes, authentic flavors, each bite is a tribute to tradition. 🍰🍵 Specialty Restaurant: At 'Caiyue Xuan', try the crab rice cake, and don't forget to find the 'Rose Fish' that blooms on your taste buds, making afternoon tea a dual feast for the eyes and palate.

🚗2.5h drive from Hangzhou, this little-known seaside town in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area can no longer hide, boasting both mountains and sea🌊. Known as Ningbo's 'Little Jeju', it has temples and villages, 🍃 with hidden temples in the mountains and ancient villages that are shockingly off the beaten path, and the lingering sound of the magnificent stage algae wells - 👉If you only have two days on the weekend and don't want to be in a crowd, come to Ninghai. 📝Remember to save this 2-day 1-night itinerary～ - 🚄High-speed train: Ninghai Station 🚗Self-driving: Hangzhou 2.5h Ningbo 1h - ✅Recommended route Day1: Qiangjiao Town➡️Longgong Ancient Village➡️Qiantong Ancient Town Day2: ➡️Xiyousi Temple➡️Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall➡️Guangde Temple - 🙌Recommended check-in ✅Qiangjiao Town At the end of the road is the sea, be sure to choose a sunny day to come, only then is the sea very blue, the first picture is located at 'Folk Uncle's Coffee Shop', and the small road behind halfway up the hill is here, it's very comfortable to order a coffee by the sea and space out - ✅Longgong Ancient Village An ancient village built during the Northern Song Dynasty's Xuanhe period, it has a history of a thousand years. Walking through the Ming and Qing architectural complex with blue tiles and white walls, peering at the ancient trees in front of the stream, and strolling among them, you can feel the taste of time - ✅Xiyousi Temple A secluded ancient temple built on the mountain, with a history of over 800 years. Standing on top of the pagoda forest is very spectacular, resembling a temple in the sky. Cars can go directly up the mountain, but the last 2 kilometers of road conditions are very poor, so be careful - ✅Qiantong Ancient Town A quaint town built at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, with a large number of ancient Ming and Qing residential buildings still existing. Here 'every family has carved beams, every household has living water', you can first climb to the top of Lushan Mountain to overlook the whole - ✅Ninghai Hu's Ancestral Hall Ninghai is also known as the hometown of ancient stage culture, with 125 ancient stages leading in Zhejiang, the rare triple algae well carvings are gorgeously beautiful, feeling the shock of historical context - ✅Guangde Temple A beautiful Tang-style temple, so off the beaten path that there are almost no tourists, but it's very photogenic. The whole temple is very new, and Yang Yang has checked in here - 👉Tips1: The distance between attractions is quite far, self-driving is the most convenient, or you can take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station and then rent a car 👉Tips2: The color of the seaside is very dependent on the weather, be sure to choose a clear and fog-free day to visit

If you want to find a place with few people to visit during holidays, Guangde Temple in Ninghai is definitely a good choice. It takes more than 2 hours to reach Ningbo city. It is more convenient to travel by car. There is also a large parking lot in front of the temple🅿️. When we arrived, we found that there was no one in the whole temple, only a few tourists. It was really quiet. It rained on the day we went, but it didn't affect it. The whole temple has that kind of corridor. It's really perfect, not at all. Will get caught in the rain. ⛩️ Yang Yang seems to have checked in here too. The architecture here is really eye-catching. It feels like it was from the Tang Dynasty but also has a Japanese Kyoto feel. The white tone is the main color. Wherever you stop, you will be impressed. 📷 If you can afford it, you’ll look good wearing Hanfu with brighter colors. After shopping, you can go to the nearby town to have a bowl of Ninghai seafood noodles, which is cheap and good.

A stunning temple made famous by Yang Yang. The architectural style of Guangde Temple is traditional Tang Dynasty style. Whether it's the buildings, the furnishings, the gardens, or the landscaping, everything is crafted with great ingenuity, leaving visitors in awe. The overall style is very cohesive, significantly different from the usual bright yellow style of temples, making it especially photogenic! - ⛳ Address: Guangde Temple, Ninghai County, Ningbo City 🎫 Ticket: No reservation or ticket needed ⏰ Visiting Duration: Half an hour to one hour 7.30-17.30 🚄 Public Transport: Take the high-speed train to Ninghai Station, then transfer to bus 822 to Xidian Hospital Station and then to 827 to Xiadian Fan Bus Station, or take a taxi directly, about 50-60. 🚗 Self-driving: About 1 hour from Ningbo. There is a large parking lot in the temple. 🍱 Nearby Food: There is a newly opened commercial street nearby, not fully operational yet but there are still dining options, mainly vegetarian. - 🥳tips: Although the temple looks grand, the visit can be done in at most half an hour, as many areas are not open. It is recommended to combine with other attractions for a visit. 🎉 Other recommended attractions for a Ninghai day trip Qiantong Ancient Town, Longgong Village, Yancang Mountain, Ninghai Forest Hot Spring, Stone Village, Qiangjiao Town, Hengshan Island, etc.

Seeing the photos Yang Yang took here, which are full of Chinese style and texture, I couldn't help but want to check in myself! The temple is quite large and very niche with hardly any visitors, making it very serene. The monk at the entrance was leisurely reading a book, which felt very comfortable~ The place where Yang Yang took photos is behind the main hall, probably where the monks study, and you need to enter from the side door. Once inside, it's truly stunning! With the main hall as the backdrop and exquisitely arranged garden plants, there's a large pond in front, and the sunlight is warm and cozy, making it especially comfortable! The temple feels very good overall, very spacious, with many intricate details. It's a temple I would be willing to visit many times... Admission: Free Parking: Free (Parking is available at the entrance of the residential area diagonally opposite the temple) Guangde Temple

After a recent trip back to my hometown in Sanmen, I found out that taking a taxi from Sanmen to Qiantong in Ninghai is only a few dozen yuan, so I took the opportunity to have a two-day tour of Ninghai.🚗 This trip was really worth it, I discovered so many hidden gems.🎉🎉🎉 The first stop was the coffee shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, called Folk Uncle, right by the sea, with a super beautiful view!😎😎😎 The second stop was Guangde Temple, which is a temple with a bit of Tang Dynasty style, not the bright yellow exterior walls, but white wooden structures, very large, but the main entrance is currently not accessible, remember to go through the east gate!🙏🙏🙏 The third stop was Qiantong Ancient Town, the filming location for the movie 'The Barber', where you can capture the whole panorama without a drone, just by going up the hill opposite.🎥🎥🎥 The fourth stop was the seaside highway in Qiangjiao Town, which is the 'Little Jeju Island' mentioned online, where you can see the seascape along the road.🛣️🛣️🛣️ The fifth stop was the Sheraton Ninghai, where the outdoor seating for afternoon tea has a backdrop of several tall buildings, really stylish!😜😜😜 The sixth stop was the Jiajue Science Wharf, a great place to watch the sunset, with a Sunset Tea Break Cafe by the sea.🌅🌅🌅 The seventh stop was Ninghai Forest Hot Spring - Guo Jin Zen Temple, where you can go for hot springs in winter and for summer retreat, with very lush vegetation.🌳🌳🌳 The eighth stop was the Again Coffee Shop by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town, which is currently being renovated and looks like it will be ready soon.🤩🤩🤩 The ninth stop was the Haiyu English Afternoon Tea by the seaside in Qiangjiao Town.🍰🍰🍰 The tenth stop was the Ninghai Bay Hengshan Island Scenic Area, where you can get to Hengshan Island by boat from the Fisherman's Wharf, and here you can see the beautiful sea blue.🐳🐳🐳 When in Ninghai, of course, you can't forget to eat delicious food!😋😋😋 You must try the grass paste and Magnolia freeze, the mint flavor inside is the memory of my childhood summers.🍹🍹🍹 If you go out to sea from Hengshan Island, don't forget to eat the small seafood!🦀🦀🦀 This trip really made me take a fresh look at Ninghai, its beautiful scenery and delicious food made me linger and forget to return.🤗🤗🤗 If you also want to go on a trip on a whim, consider Ninghai!💗💗💗

An intoxicating place - Ninghai Guangde Temple. This Tang Dynasty style temple located in Ninghai is simply unbelievably beautiful!✨ First, let's talk about its appearance. The architectural style of Ninghai Guangde Temple fully conforms to the characteristics of the Tang Dynasty, simple and elegant, giving people a sense of time travel. Especially the moat around the temple, it adds a touch of romance to the whole scene.💕 Not only that, it is said that this is also a check-in place for the star Yang Yang! He has left beautiful photos here, making this place even more famous. If you are a fan of Yang Yang, then you must not miss this good place for shooting!🤩 In addition to the beautiful buildings and moats, Ninghai Guangde Temple also has many highlights worth mentioning. For example, the Buddha statues and murals in the temple are very exquisite works of art, which make people fall for it. Moreover, the air here is fresh, the environment is beautiful, and it is a good place to relax and meditate.🌿 In short, if you want to find a Tang Dynasty style temple that is more beautiful than Kyoto, then Ninghai Guangde Temple is definitely your best choice! Whether it is to appreciate the beauty of architecture, or to feel the tranquil atmosphere, it can meet your needs. So, come to Ninghai Guangde Temple quickly and immerse yourself in this beauty!💫

I prefer to check in at lesser-known scenic spots than popular ones I found such a place in Zhejiang Ningbo There are mountains and seas here, as well as cultural ancient towns It's very suitable for the weekend getaway of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai~ . ✅Recommended attractions - 1️⃣Qiangjiao Town Pictures 1-3 This place is known as Ningbo's Little Jeju Island, I was amazed when I came here, the sea is incredibly blue, of course it also depends on the weather, choose a sunny day, the most photogenic place is at the 'Folk Uncle Coffee•Beer' coffee shop. 2️⃣Qiantong Ancient Town A small town with Confucian cultural charm, the filming location of the movie Barber! It's also a very niche ancient town in Ningbo. 3️⃣Longgong Ancient Village Attracted by this name, the stone road makes Longgong Village full of historical atmosphere, it's very worth to check in. 4️⃣Guangde Temple Some people say it's Tang and Song architectural style! But some people 'criticize' it as Japanese style, to me, the feeling that the temple gives people is tranquility and peace! It has a strong Tang Zen atmosphere. - ✅About transportation 🚄: High-speed rail to Ninghai Station 🚗：Self-driving from Hangzhou 2H, self-driving is recommended - ✅Accommodation🕌 This time we chose to stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Ninghai County, which is close to the highway exit and high-speed rail station, it's very convenient for travel and play, the view of the outdoor lake and mountains from the balcony amazed me, there are also abundant buffet breakfast and dinner and afternoon tea, it's very convenient to the scenic spots, the hotel lobby is absolutely beautiful📷 it's very photogenic -