One of the must-visit temples in China - Hanshan Temple.

"Outside the Gu Su city lies the Cold Mountain Temple, at midnight the bell rings for the passing boats" - How can one claim to have been to Suzhou without visiting the Cold Mountain Temple outside the city? The temple is not big, but the incense is very strong. Some people say that it is most effective to pray for marriage here. So the young talents who kneel in front of the Buddha become the incense guests here. 🌟Highlight features: In history, Hanshan Temple was once one of the top ten famous temples in China, with many ancient relics and stone inscriptions inside the temple. Every year there is a bell-ringing ceremony for New Year's Eve. Some say there are 108 worries in a year, and in Buddhist scriptures it says "Hearing the sound of the bell, worries are cleared, wisdom grows, and enlightenment arises." On this day, ringing the bell 108 times can eliminate all worries. 🕙Business hours: Early 7, late 6, park entry stops at 17:30. 📍Detailed address: Suzhou City, Gusu District, Fengqiao Road. 📝Attention tips: It's best to find a guide to get a deeper understanding of the representative of this city. You will gain a lot during the two-hour tour.

Hanshan Temple one of the top visited temples

Getting There - You can take a Didi to the entrance, the metro is around a 20 minute walk, there are local coaches and buses running too Attractions - Although it's busy there's also a sense of calm between the madness, there's endless temples to look into and pay respect to the gods, fish in small ponds and a variety of statues Hotels - There are most likely several hotels in this area however I didn't stay here, it'll be cheaper to stay outside the city center Food & Restaurants - there are some small street food vendors outside selling local snacks and drinks Price - 20 rmb per person #gooutside #summervacation #urbanexplorer

More sight from the Hanshan Temple!

The Hanshan temple is a really huge tourist location, it’s located towards the western part of Suzhou, this location is one that I found was really good for photography. you can see many different spots around the area that are highly photogenic. I Definitely recommend that you visit this place during the spring time, a time which I feel you would experience this temple at its finest. I visited this spot with my photography buddy and walked around and got these awesome shots. One thing is that this spot can get pretty crowded. so many tourists and locals come to visit this spot which sometimes makes it really crowded so you have to find the right time to come if you mind having random tourists walk into your shot. #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #momentsmission #unforgettableexperiences #springholiday

The pleasant sights of Hanshan temple!

These are a few more shots from my last trip to the Hanshan temple! where I went exploring around the Hanshan temple. the Hanshan Temple is situated three miles (about five kilometers) from Fengqiao Old Town in Suzhou. A question some people might ask is, why is it called the Hanshan temple. Well It is said that in the Tang Dynasty, a famous monk Han Shan came to take charge of the temple, hence its name. This place is known for its rich sense of history and culture such as the annual ringing of the temple bells to signify the entrance into the new year. Another thing you can do at Hanshan is to take a boat tour of the place to see the sights while enjoying the peaceful boat cruise! #suzhou #scenicspotguide #hanshantemple #travelinspiration

The Hanshan Temple. Suzhou from Above!

This was one of the most aesthetically impressive places that I’ve been privileged to fly my drone at. this majestic place is located in the Gusu district of Suzhou China. This is a Buddhist temple and Monastery characterized by its wonderful Chinese structures and its rich traditions and culture. The current name of the monastery derives from Hanshan, the legendary monk and poet. Knowing all this, I was sure that I had to make the trip to see It for myself, and of course I took my drone with me so I would be able to get a unique perspective of the whole experience! The general temple are was free to enter, except for the main temple which I could only properly capture from an aerial perspective. #suzhou #scenicspotguide #china #travelinspiration #temples #hanshantemple

Hanshan Temple, Suzhou, China Hanshan Temple is situated in the west suburbs of Suzhou. It was first constructed in the Liang Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty a famous monk called Hanshan lived in the temple. Later renamed after his name. The temple used to be one of the 10 most famous temples in China.

📍Hanshan Temple, Suzhou Hanshan Temple is also called “cold mountain temple”. It’s a Buddhist temple in Suzhou. This is one of my favorite temple. Even though I’m not a temple person, but I just like this temple. I like it because it’s just simple. Dominated by yellow and red. Not much decoration. It’s just simple and beautiful. I came here in December. It’s already cold enough and the leaves fell from the trees. The color of the leaves matched the temple (see my third pict). What a pretty combination #givethanks #givethanks

A city that captures your heart at first glance—Suzhou

D4:2024.6.16 Record of a delightful journey I, who am already familiar with Suzhou, feel a longing every time I visit, truly fond of this warm city. Perhaps it's because one can fall in love with a city just like with a person... Stroll along the bustling Pingjiang Road, experience the charm of 'When you arrive in Gusu, every household rests by the river'; seek out the tranquility hidden in the bustling 'Cat's Sky City', recite Bai Juyi's 'The south of the Yangtze is good, the scenery I knew of old, at sunrise river flowers red and fiery, in spring the river water's green as blue, can one not recall the south of the Yangtze?' and feel the romance of a thousand-year-old Gusu... The bell tones of Hanshan Temple are deep and lingering, Maple Bridge and Jiangcun Bridge gaze at each other from afar, wandering by the vast Grand Canal, the lines 'The moon sets, crows cry and frost fills the sky, maple trees and fishing lights match the sleepless, outside Gusu city is Hanshan Temple, where midnight bell tones reach the passenger boats' will intoxicate you in this dreamy Jiangnan...

🧎🏻 Dive into becoming Poet for a day

#chinatrip After visiting the 1000years temple - Hanshan Temple, there is this huge bell that is actually the sub-site of this temple. Reason being the chinese poem does mention the sound of the bell that reminded the poet about the arrival of the ship by the ship deck at late hour while waiting for someone that poet misses. The huge bell was covered in a small pagoda and were well kept for its purpose. To add-on, there is this huge stone carved with the poem about less than 200metres away. Strongly recommend to also visit this place before leaving to next destination.

Hanshan Temple in Suzhou | The Most Comprehensive Guide to Wishing and Touring

Hanshan Temple in Suzhou | The Most Comprehensive Guide to Wishing and Touring‼️|||"Outside the Gusu city is Hanshan Temple, where at midnight the bell sounds reach the guest boats"🏞 Buy tickets on-site, 20r/person 7:30—18:00 (Ticket sales stop at 17:00) 🚇Subway: Line 1➡️9002 community bus east line 🚌Bus: Routes 313/303/33, get off at Heshan Bridge or Laifeng Bridge. 💫Wishing Process: 1️⃣ Enter the temple to request incense: Step into the temple, the first thing to do is to request incense. Pick up the incense, follow the ancient ritual, light the incense, then follow the temple's path, worship in all four directions, and place the lit incense into the incense burner. 2️⃣ Count the Arhats: Go to the Arhat Hall on the left, find the Arhat that catches your eye, and according to your own age, find your corresponding Arhat (count your age after finding it) and make three bows to pray for your wish. 3️⃣ Guanyin Bodhisattva—three bows: Continue forward to the right to the Guanyin Bodhisattva. Make three bows to pray for family safety. 4️⃣ Mahavira Hall—three bows: Enter the Mahavira Hall, pay respects to the scripture Bodhisattva. Make three bows to pray for academic success. 5️⃣ Hanshi Hall—three bows: Pass through the courtyard to Hanshi Hall. Make three bows and join the two immortals to pray for a fulfilling marriage. 6️⃣ Backyard Pagoda—three bows: Go to the backyard pagoda, make three bows to the Four-faced Buddha, and pray for everything to go smoothly. 7️⃣ Touch the Pixiu: Walk out of the pagoda, touch a pair of Pixiu from head to tail, and pray for good luck. 8️⃣ Western Three Buddhas—three bows: Then go to the Western Three Buddhas, make three bows, and then walk clockwise around the pagoda three times to pray for the realization of your wishes. Sincerity brings spirit, and all that is wished for is obtained. 💫Outside the Wishing Ceremony: 🔔 Ring the bell to pray for blessings: 20r/3 times Ringing the bell is a traditional activity at Hanshan Temple. You can ring the bell in the bell tower to pray for blessings. On New Year's Eve, there is a bell-ringing ceremony 108 times, which is said to symbolize the elimination of 108 kinds of troubles. 🎏 Feed the Koi: 10r/person In front of the Dharma Distribution Hall, feed the koi and touch their heads to bring good luck. 📿 Request a string of prayer beads: Inside the hall, request a string of prayer beads according to your wishes, and receive the blessing of the Buddha. There are many styles of bracelets, with eighteen seeds for 50r. 🍜 Eat the Guanyin Blessed Noodles: Finally, return to the entrance to taste the Guanyin Blessed Noodles, flower cakes, and Arhat Five-Flower Dew, and feel the blessings of the Guanyin Bodhisattva. On this sacred land, every wish made with heart will be responded to. May all your prayers be fulfilled and your wishes come true!

The ancient temple bell tolls, a serene journey to Hanshan Temple

🌟 The moment you step into Hanshan Temple, it's as if you've crossed the boundaries of time and space, arriving at a sanctuary where the soul can find rest. Ancient trees reach for the sky, light mist curls around, and every step echoes with a thousand years of history. At the temple gate, the three powerful characters for 'Hanshan Temple' draw one in with their compelling presence. 👍 Wandering through the temple, each Buddha statue radiates compassion and wisdom, compelling visitors to slow their pace and feel a sense of reverence rising within. The temple's bell tower is particularly striking; the ancient bell, ringing out during festivals or at dawn and dusk, sends its distant peals washing over the spirit, as if narrating ancient and eternal tales. ✅ The most unforgettable moment is standing by the Maple Bridge, watching the babbling water, with the immortal lines 'The moon sets, crows caw, frost fills the sky; maples and fishing lights face my sleepless sorrow' echoing in one's ears. In that moment, it's as if you're engaging in a timeless spiritual dialogue with Zhang Ji, experiencing the solitude and transcendence of spending the night moored by Maple Bridge. ❤ Hanshan Temple is not just a temple; it is a flowing painting, a silent poem. Here, I learned to listen to the tranquility within, to feel the peace and wisdom that come with the passage of time. Upon leaving, my heart was filled not only with a longing for the beautiful scenery but also with new insights into life—finding inner freedom and composure amidst the restless world.

Off-the-beaten-path Suzhou Trip~day2

Itinerary for the second day: Xiyuan Temple - Hanshan Temple - Shantang Street - Yipu Xiyuan Temple: For breakfast, you can have a bowl of vegetarian noodles at Xiyuan Temple, where there are cute cats (they might be sleeping... didn't see many ) Hanshan Temple: Not far from Xiyuan Temple, you can take the bus for two stops to get there. It's recommended to walk from Fengqiao Road, where you can check in at the Iron Bell Pass - Night Mooring at Maple Bridge Shantang Street: You can take a painted boat cruise directly from Hanshan Temple to Shantang Street, and start the mode of strolling and eating Yipu: A very niche garden not far from Shantang Street, hidden in a small alley, with beautiful flowers

Suzhou Three-Day Tour

Day one is Seven-Mile Shantang to Hanshan Temple. Day two is Humble Administrator's Garden to Pingjiang Road. Day three is Eslite Bookstore to Jinji Lake. It's a relaxed Buddhist-style itinerary, not very tight. Staying at the Hyatt Hotel next to Jinji Lake, there are lots of places to stroll and eat around, and children can have a lot of fun.

Cold Mountain Temple outside Gusu City

A famous ancient poem has made certain scenic spots famous, and Hanshan Temple in Suzhou is one of them. The Tang Dynasty poet once wrote: 'Cold Mountain Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell reaches the traveler's boat,' etching the thousand-year-old temple and Maple Bridge into the long river of history. Located in the Gusu District of Suzhou, Hanshan Temple is connected to Maple Bridge. Nowadays, when traveling to Hanshan Temple, visiting Maple Bridge is also a must, as the poetic sentiment of the past, combined with today's scenery, can be intoxicating.

Hanshan Temple Travel Guide Exposed!

🏯Hanshan Temple Travel Guide Exposed! Planning an impromptu trip? Then join me in exploring the soul of Suzhou - Hanshan Temple! With its ancient architecture, breathtaking natural scenery, and tranquil atmosphere, it's a journey you won't regret. 🗓️Best time to visit is spring or autumn for great weather and views; 🚗Convenient transportation with subways and buses at your disposal; 🎒Pack water, food, and comfortable shoes for an easy-going tour. 🏛️The main gate archway awaits you, with ticketing right beside it that won't take up your time; 🚤Don't miss the boat dock, the moat views are picturesque; 🕯️Visit the Grand Hall first to greet the smiling Buddha; 🔊Take a walk through the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, where ancient architecture and inscriptions are captivating; 🍃Hanshan's secluded courtyard offers a perfect spot for quiet contemplation; 🌲Stroll around the Guanyin Garden, with rockeries and ponds perfect for photos; 🎁Don't forget the unique experiences, Hanshan Temple is full of surprises. In summary, Hanshan Temple is not just a temple; it's more like a thick history book, with each brick and tile telling a thousand-year-old story. Walking through each corner, you feel enveloped by the rich cultural atmosphere. Coming here is not just a simple trip, but a cleansing for the soul. Have you ever been to Hanshan Temple? Do you have any special feelings or discoveries? See you in the comments section, let's share those little secrets from our travels!

Friend: I'm following your guide to Suzhou for the May Day holiday!!!

A real-life Dream of Splendor‼️ The most comprehensive two-day, one-night Suzhou travel guide📝 1️⃣ Seven-mile Shantang Street is really crowded But the sunset and night views are truly beautiful! Taking a ride on a Wupeng boat is so romantic～✨ 2️⃣ There are too many delicious things on Pingjiang Road! You can't finish walking down the road in half an hour, it's all about eating and drinking😁 (There's also a Guanqian Street, suitable for 🛍️🛒) 3️⃣ I love Hanshan Temple, it's so beautiful～ (Remember to buy incense at the entrance in advance, it's more cost-effective!) The pond full of koi is really stunning♨️ In the morning, you can have a bowl of the famous vegetarian noodles nearby 4️⃣ The Humble Administrator's Garden takes more than half an hour to visit (not 🆓) It's not as amazing as I imagined But it's still pretty good for taking photos 5️⃣ Turns out the Suzhou Museum and the Lion Grove Garden are on the same route You can plan to finish both in half a day You need to book the museum one week in advance! (The picture is of the main museum, the West Pavilion can be booked one day in advance) But the museum is really, really, really beautiful and photogenic! The area selling souvenirs is also worth a long visit! Lots of desirable items～ 6️⃣ It's already impossible to get a spot for the old man on Pingjiang Road to draw names🤣! Too scary! Families, come early to reserve 😭 The spot is right at the entrance 7️⃣ Hotel, we chose the Indigo, the standard room is 400 per person The city skyline is perfectly unobstructed! Absolutely! 8️⃣ Hot springs♨️ If you have enough time, you can drive to Wang Yan Hot Springs I heard it's the largest outdoor hot spring in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area, and it's really fun! And there's a pool full of little yellow ducks! So fun you won't want to leave! 🍧🍡🧁🍤🥤🍵 Food: 1. For the 'Crab Three Treasures', you need to reserve two and a half hours to be able to enjoy it (You can queue up first and then have enough time to visit Pingjiang Road and the Humble Administrator's Garden) 2. It took a 40-minute car ride to check in for the siu mai at Dongguan Shangdian 3. The three branches of Chayanyuyu are all on Pingjiang Road, but they are always super crowded The photos do look good 4. The six-grid puzzle dish, called Xin Meihua, is frequented by locals, and it's delicious! 5. You must try the chicken feet on Pingjiang Road! There are two shops, I've tried both, and they're both good～

Staying here heals the soul

Family, I've discovered an amazing Suzhou homestay🤩! There are 11 guest rooms in total, with poetic names starting with 'look' and 'listen'. . ✅Amenities The facilities in the room are so thoughtful😘! Not only are there special slippers and toothbrushes for babies, but also latex mattresses from Yimeng, German brand sanitary ware, Dyson hair dryers, etc.👍, each one feels so exquisite and comfortable. . ✅View Looking out from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the room, the beauty of Tai Lake and Dongshan Town is in full view😎, the view is simply unbeatable. . ✅Style The decoration style of the homestay is elegantly natural, with a sense of sophistication in its simplicity. Tea sets, solid wood tables and chairs, wheat sheaf wall decorations, fresh sofas... every detail feels relaxing and cozy🥰. . ✅Facilities The public area is also amazing! The first-floor courtyard has various beautiful decorations, and there is a super large viewing platform on the third floor👀. In the early morning or afternoon, feeling the breeze, bird songs, and fragrance of flowers here is just too wonderful💕 There is also a cafe on the first floor, which doubles as a restaurant🎉, and can even be turned into a meeting room, which is so convenient👏. . ✅Travel Recommendations There are many worthwhile attractions in Suzhou, let's start with two recommendations: . - Shantang Street: The night view here is very beautiful, with white walls and black tiles, the sound of oars and the shadow of lights, the beauty of Jiangnan is all in sight. - Suzhou Museum: Designed by Mr. I. M. Pei, the museum itself is like a work of art, where every casual snapshot is a masterpiece. . In addition, Suzhou also has Pingjiang Road, Humble Administrator's Garden, Xiyuan Temple, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, and other attractions worth visiting. Tai Lake Xiyuan Temple

Once you enter Gusu, you are surrounded by the beauty of Jiangnan

In mid-January, we arrived in Suzhou, Jiangsu We visited the Hanshan Temple, known for the verse 'Outside Gusu city, Hanshan Temple's bell tolls reach the passenger boats at midnight,' enjoyed the scenery, and fed the koi We went to Pingjiang Road, full of Jiangnan charm, tried on Hanfu, and tasted Suzhou-style snacks We strolled along Shantang Street at night with its dimming lights, and felt the breeze of Suzhou ... The most satisfying part of this trip was the homestay we chose. It was clean and sanitary, with a duplex structure, Nordic style, warm and comfortable indoors, and it was also very cheap! Just over a hundred yuan in price! Overall, I am very satisfied with this trip! I love Suzhou so much!

Autumn Scenic Spot | Autumn in Suzhou begins with Hanshan Temple

| Autumn in Suzhou begins with Hanshan Temple. When you feel the cool breeze, it's the time when autumn quietly arrives🍂. "The moon sets, crows cry and frost fills the sky; maple trees and fishermen's lights reflect my troubled sleep." In the must-visit list for autumn appreciation🎞, Hanshan Temple in Suzhou is definitely a renowned spot🔥. · 🕌🕌Hanshan Temple 🗺Address: Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province · Autumn in Suzhou begins at Hanshan Temple🕌. When an autumn breeze blows the ancient bell in the temple tower overnight🔔, in an instant, bright yellow leaves flutter down, and the red maples set off the corner pavilions, presenting a vivid autumn oil painting🎨. The autumn days at Hanshan Temple are truly suitable for leisurely autumn appreciation. Light pink and bright yellow form the main color scheme of the temple🎈, with the bright yellow complementing the yellowing leaf tips. The warm sun of autumn frolics on the walls and eaves, twinkling with a comforting warm light. Take a deep breath, and the inconspicuous osmanthus flowers hidden among the trees, carrying an intoxicatingly strong fragrance, vie to enter your lungs. And it's not just the osmanthus that's bursting with lively energy, but also the pond full of koi and the cats that can be seen everywhere🐱~ The cats lazily enjoy the autumn sun☀, and if you get hungry, go for a bowl of the temple's unique vegetarian noodles🍜. Even simple food can bring you great satisfaction!

A temple fulls of Chinese poem ♥️

#chinatrip Located in Gusu district in Suzhou, Han Shan temple that built for over 1300 years, covering 13000 square meters is one of the top 10 famous temple in China. It has gained its popularity among the Chinese people because of a poem from a famous poet, Zhang Ji from Tang Dynasty and nowadays, it has been written all over the temples by many poets in variety of fonts. Besides that, the temple is famous with a super giant bell that allows the believer to ring it and pray to get the blessing from the god. Right opposite of it, a super huge monument writing the poem on it is also towering over to commemorate ZhangJi. If you travel to Suzhou, make sure you put it in your list and spend a least 2-3 hours to explore the poetic and picturesque place♥️ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Come to the ancestral home of the Hehe culture, and worship China's own gods of love and marriage

Suzhou has many cultural hallmarks, such as gardens, Suzhou craftsmanship, Kunqu opera, Pingtan narrative singing, Suzhou embroidery, and the bells of Hanshan Temple are certainly one of them. Visit the Maple Bridge scenic area where the great poet Zhang Ji once moored his boat, enjoy a serving of Guanyin's blessed noodles, contemplate the way of harmony, get a stamp, and engage in activities like fish petting, cat cuddling, and bell ringing... Hanshan Temple, originally built during the Tianjian era of the Southern Dynasties (502-519), is also known as 'Miaoli Pubright Court'. During the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era, Monk Xiqian established the temple, and because the poet-monk Hanshan once practiced in seclusion here, it was named Hanshan Temple, one of China's top ten famous temples. Hanshan was one of the three great vernacular poets of the Tang Dynasty and was revered as a patriarch during America's hippie movement. His inseparable friend Shide once traveled to Japan to spread the teachings and established 'Shide Temple' there. The two were considered eccentric and unrestrained, and in Buddhism, they were seen as incarnations of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri and Samantabhadra, thus becoming symbols of harmony among the people. Later, Hanshan and Shide became deities overseeing marriage, known as the 'Joyous Gods of Harmony', and were granted the title 'Hehe Ersheng' by Emperor Yongzheng, with the alternative name 'Joyous Heaven and Earth'. Hanshan Temple is the ancestral home of the Hehe culture, and today the temple houses the Hanshi Spring and Hanshi Hall. Hanshi Hall, located inside the Sutra Depository, is adorned with carvings on the roof ridge depicting the return from the journey to the West to obtain the true scriptures. Here, the joyous Hehe Immortals are worshipped, with their bare chests and smiling faces. They embody the beauty of adulthood and inherit the virtues of Tai Bo, Zhong Yong, and Ji Zha, who thrice declined the throne, and are deeply revered by the people. 'If I am joyful, my troubles are few; the troubles of the world turn into joyous smiles.' In the Wu region, there is a custom of ringing bells at midnight, known as 'Fenye Bell' or 'Dingye Bell'. The Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, after failing the imperial examination and seeking to avoid the 'An Lushan Rebellion', traveled south along the Grand Canal. Due to the canal being blocked, he moored at Maple Bridge. Hearing the midnight bell, his traveler's sorrow surged, and he wrote the timeless masterpiece 'Night Mooring at Maple Bridge', which was later included in the 'Complete Tang Poems' by Gao Zhongwu, becoming a household name. Hanshan Temple faces east and west, with the ancient canal just outside the temple, likely for the convenience of boat passengers coming ashore to offer incense. The mountain gate bears the inscription 'Miaoli Zongfeng' written by the late Qing Jiangsu Governor Cheng Dequan. Generations of literati have come here to recite poetry and inscribe words. The temple houses three stele pavilions displaying many famous calligraphic works by figures such as Yue Fei, Wang Gui, Shen Du, Tang Yin, Wen Zhengming, Yu Yue, Kang Youwei, Li Dazhao, Liu Haisu, Lian Zhan, and others. The poetry stele written by the great master of simplicity Yu Yue is considered a unique treasure of Hanshan Temple. In front of the Mahavira Hall, there are two Chenglu platforms, covered with ginkgo leaves swept from the roof by the temple monks. The Chenglu platform was originally built by Emperor Wu of Han under the influence of an old Taoist, and later became a platform for offering food to the departed spirits. The main hall features yellow walls and grey tiles, with a single-eave hipped-gable roof. The openwork ridge is adorned with a coiled dragon sculpture, with Ao fish ridge crests at both ends. The hanging and oblique ridges are made of openwork spliced tiles, with Vajra warriors standing at the ends of the hanging ridges. The Buddha niche's backdrop in the Mahavira Hall is a stone carving of 'Hanshan and Shide' by Luo Pin, one of the 'Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou' from the Qing Dynasty. The highest point within the temple is the Puming Pagoda. The Puming Pagoda is a Tang-style five-tiered wooden pagoda with flying eaves and upturned corners, solemn and robust. Each side has a door, with the plaque 'Puming Pagoda' hanging high above each door, inscribed by Zhao Puchu, Xie Xiaosi, Fei Xinwo, and Shen Peng. In 1993, Monk Xingkong initiated the construction of the Hanshan Annex. Inside the Fan Yin Pavilion of the Hanshan Annex hangs 'China's First Dharma Bell', which is also the world's largest redwood bell tower. The bell weighs 108 tons, stands 8.6 meters tall, and is currently the largest Buddhist bell in the world.

Spend your Sunday on an Alan Walker electronic music journey in Suzhou~

Date: 2023.12.10 Sunday 19:00 Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center-G3 Pavilion What should you do on a beautiful weekend? Of course, come to Suzhou to experience the live performance of the electronic music master, and embark on an exhilarating dance journey! Since the EDC electronic music festival was held last year, Suzhou has become a must-visit city for electronic music enthusiasts. In addition to seeing the small bridges and flowing water, enjoying an electronic music feast is also a wonderful experience~ 1. Humble Administrator's Garden The Humble Administrator's Garden is a famous garden in Suzhou, centered around water, with winding paths leading to ingeniously arranged rockeries and exquisite courtyard buildings, lush with flowers and trees. This paradigm of gardens in the Jiangnan area, along with Beijing's Summer Palace, Chengde's Mountain Resort, and Suzhou's Lingering Garden, is known as one of the 'Four Famous Gardens of China' and has been included in the list of World Cultural Heritage. 2. Hanshan Temple Hanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou and has a history of over 1,400 years. It is famous worldwide for the line 'At midnight, the sound of the temple's bell reaches the guest's boat' from the poem 'Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night' by the Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji. Hanshan Temple is a renowned place for praying for blessings, with a constant stream of believers ringing the bell and offering incense to pray for peace every day. 3. Zhouzhuang Zhouzhuang is a well-known ancient water town in Jiangnan, with crisscrossing waterways and old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties built along the river. The Twin Bridges, depicted by the painter Chen Yifei, portray the gentleness of the 'small bridges and flowing water' of the town. The South Lake on the south side of the town is open and beautiful. When the lights are on at night in Zhouzhuang, it presents a different kind of charm.

Shanghai-Suzhou-Zhejiang Parent-Child Travel Nanny-Level Guide Part Two—Suzhou (2 Days)

Take the high-speed train from Shanghai to Suzhou. There are many trains, and it takes about 30 minutes to get to Suzhou, which is very convenient. Stay: It is recommended to stay near Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, which is close to the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove, Suzhou Museum, and Humble Administrator's Garden Bus Station. You can walk to these places. We booked a hotel on Pingjiang Road. Day One: Humble Administrator's Garden, Hanshan Temple, Shantang Street After arriving in Suzhou in the morning, go straight to eat. We found a local Suzhou restaurant near the hotel and had squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, osmanthus sugar lotus roots... 🌟 In the afternoon, walk to the Humble Administrator's Garden (Suzhou Museum and Lion Grove are near the Humble Administrator's Garden. Since we didn't want to get too tired, we only visited the Humble Administrator's Garden on the first day)—a representative work of Suzhou gardens. If you only want to visit one garden, the Humble Administrator's Garden is a good choice. 🌟 After leaving the Humble Administrator's Garden, head to Hanshan Temple. Hanshan Temple doesn't burn incense in the afternoon, just for a visit. We saw the Maple Bridge and the stele of the poem 'Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night'... 🌟 Shantang Street is not far from Hanshan Temple. After leaving Hanshan Temple, you can go to Shantang Street. The night view of Shantang Street is more beautiful than during the day, so it is recommended to go at night and take a rocking boat tour on Shantang River to experience the charm of small bridges and flowing water. Day Two: Suzhou Museum, Lion Grove, Pingjiang Road 🌟 Sleep in the morning and then visit the Suzhou Museum designed by master I.M. Pei. There is a special area designed for children where they can learn the basics of calligraphy and painting. At noon, we found a restaurant where we could listen to Pingtan, a form of musical storytelling. Eating while listening to Pingtan has a unique charm. 🌟 In the afternoon, visit Lion Grove. It is a paradise for boys, full of rockeries. Each rockery is like a maze, and playing is so much fun. The baby climbed each rockery several times until I was too tired to let him stop. 🌟 In the evening, stroll along Pingjiang Road. Pingjiang Road is an old historical street in Suzhou, a small path along the river, which is named Pingjiang River. Walking along Pingjiang Road and snacking—sweet soups, small dumplings, plum blossom cakes, and crabapple cakes are all good choices.

Outside Suzhou City, there is the Hanshan Temple, where the midnight bell tolls reach the guest boats

The impression of Hanshan Temple probably all comes from this poem 'Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night'. 🚊🚊Hanshan Temple: No. 24, Hanshan Temple Lane, Gusu District, Suzhou City Time⌚️7:30-16:30 【Transportation】 Subway: Metro Line 1 > Community Bus East Line 9002 Bus: Route 313/301/33 Get off at Heshan Bridge or Laifeng Bridge. The vegetarian noodles 🍜 are quite popular and served quickly, the taste is generally sweet, if you like spicy food, remember to add chili oil, it's very fragrant Recommended Route: Both east and west gates of Hanshan Temple are accessible, it is recommended to enter from the west and exit from the west (do not exit from the east gate), so not only are all the attractions visited in order, but you can also quickly reach the Maple Bridge scenic area when you leave. From west to east, the attractions are in order: Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings (with Arhat Halls and Guanyin Temple on both sides) -- Grand Hall of the Great Sage - Hanshi Spring, Wenzhong Pavilion (on the left), Bell Tower - Hehe Ancestral Court - Maple Bridge scenic area. Turning right out of the west gate, you can see a quaint building filled with the charm of the Jiangnan region, pass through the alley and turn left to reach the famous Quan Bridge, where 'Mooring by Maple Bridge at Night' took place, and there is no admission fee, worth a visit if time allows. Important tips: It is not recommended to drive! It's very congested on holidays and weekends! Luggage storage point: No. 902, Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, about 150 meters from Hanshan Temple. Prepare some cash. Koi fish: 10 yuan to buy food to feed the koi Stamping, at the entrance of the vegetarian restaurant (free) and Night Mooring Sweet Soup Shop (stamp available with purchase) Self-service audio guides are available for rent at the west gate entrance, 25 yuan each

Suzhou is known as the pinnacle of travel in the Jiangnan region

March and April in Suzhou, with flowers blooming throughout the city, are perfect for traveling... 1️⃣ Zhouzhuang, with pomegranate flowers blooming, small bridges over flowing water, is known as the number one water town in China 2️⃣ Hanshan Temple, with the sound of the morning bell and evening drum, cherry blossoms in full bloom 3️⃣ Pingjiang Road, with flowers blooming along the street, is romantic and gentle 4️⃣ The Master of Nets Garden, with magnolia flowers blooming, is fragrant 5️⃣ Pingjiang alleys, with stories of the Chinese parasol trees 6️⃣ Lili ancient town, with willows swaying gently 7️⃣ Along the moat, with the evening breeze intoxicating 8️⃣ Yangcheng Lake Peninsula, with twilight mist and flowers blooming profusely

Discouraging all those who come to Suzhou during Qingming Festival without planning

Real-life Dream of Splendor‼️ The most comprehensive guide for two days and one night in Suzhou📝 1⃣️Qi Li Shantang Street is really crowded But the sunset and night views are truly beautiful! Taking a ride on a Wupeng boat is really romantic～✨ 2⃣️There are so many delicious foods on Pingjiang Road! You can't finish walking down the road in half an hour, it's all about eating and drinking😁 (There's also Guanqian Street, which I personally think every city has a similar central street, more or less the same) 3⃣️I love Hanshan Temple, it's so beautiful～ It's not inferior to the neighboring Lingyin Temple (remember to buy incense in advance at the entrance, it's more cost-effective!) The pond full of koi is really stunning♨️ In the morning, you can eat a famous bowl of vegetarian noodles nearby 4⃣️You can finish touring the Humble Administrator's Garden in about ten minutes (not 🆓) It's not as amazing as I imagined But it's still pretty good for taking photos 5⃣️Turns out, Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove are on the same route You can plan to finish them in half a day You need to book the museum one week in advance! (The picture is of the main museum, the West Museum can be booked one day in advance) But the museum is really, really, really beautiful and photogenic! The area selling souvenirs is also worth a long visit! Lots of desirable items～ 6⃣️You can no longer queue for the old man's name paintings on Pingjiang Road🤣! Too scary! Families, come early to reserve😭 The spot is right at the entrance 7⃣️Hotel, we chose Hotel Indigo, the standard room is 400 per person The city skyline is perfectly unobstructed! Absolutely! 8⃣️Hot springs♨️ If you have enough time, you can drive to Wang Yan Hot Springs I heard it's the largest outdoor hot spring in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, and it's really fun! And there's a pool full of little yellow ducks! So fun you won't want to leave! 🍧🍡🧁🍤🥤🍵 Food category: 1. For the 'Crab Three Treasures', you need to reserve two and a half hours to be able to eat (You can queue up first and then have enough time to visit Pingjiang Road and the Humble Administrator's Garden) 2. There's no real need to buy the siu mai from Dongguan Shangdian Took a 40-minute ride to check it out, not amazing at all 3. The three stores of 'Tea Color Misty Rain' are all on Pingjiang Road, but they are extremely crowded The photos are indeed beautiful, but the trash cans are full of unfinished milk tea, you know what I mean! 4. 'Overlord Tea Ji' is quite popular, but it's really good 'Little Tea Color Delight' is truly 👍 5. The six-grid puzzle dish, called 'Xin Mei Hua', is frequented by locals, delicious!

Hey, where to go in autumn? You must go to Suzhou!

Hey, where to go in autumn?٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ Here's a good idea for you, you must go to Suzhou!🔥 🐱Tiger Hill: This is a good place in Suzhou. The autumn leaves are beautiful, especially the two rows of ginkgo trees at the entrance, it's great for taking pictures or admiring the red leaves! It's a pity not to come here.(●ˇ∀ˇ●) 🐰Humble Administrator's Garden: This is one of the largest gardens in Suzhou, with colorful autumn leaves and beautiful ginkgo leaves. Walking around the garden, you can feel the full autumn atmosphere, it's simply beautiful. Also, don't miss the delicious food in the garden(*^▽^*). 🤡Daoqian Street: This alley is surrounded by ginkgo trees, the yellow leaves lightly brush past, it's so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated.(///ω///) ☁️Hanshan Temple: If you want to find a place to relax and empty your mind, this place is definitely suitable for you. The red maple and ginkgo scenery here, plus feeding koi, makes people feel relaxed and happy.🙏 There are also free ginkgo trees inside, the scenery is really good~💕 ۸₅₆₮﹠Lingering Garden: Although it's not large, this classical private garden is very exquisite. In autumn, the golden ginkgo trees in the garden are intertwined with the surrounding buildings, which is unique.(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) ⭐Dinghui Temple: This is a free temple, the autumn scenery is quite charming. There are two large ginkgo trees at the entrance, the scenery is very artistic.ヽ(`･Д･｀)ﾉ It's just like a work of art! ♥Tianping Mountain: This is one of the four major red maple viewing spots in China, the red leaves decorate the entire scenic area like a fairy tale world, it's too shocking!(✿◡‿◡) ✨Yi Garden: Although it's not large, the scenery is surprisingly beautiful. In autumn, the ginkgo trees, maple leaves, and buildings in the garden form a unique landscape.◻‿◻ <(•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ ☺Xiyuan Temple: This is one of my favorite temples, there are free incense sticks to pick up in the temple, and you can also eat vegetarian meals, copy scriptures, taste tea, and pray for blessings. The Arhat Hall in the temple is said to be super spiritual for drawing lots, it's worth a visit~(ó∀ ó)/ When you come to Suzhou, of course you have to taste the local food! The vegetarian noodles in Xiyuan Temple are super delicious, I have tried it myself, it's really super delicious howl)^O^. In general, the autumn in Suzhou is absolutely unique. If you like to enjoy autumn, you will definitely not be disappointed here!∼(≧∇≦*)

Five recommended check-in places in Suzhou without pitfalls

1, Pingjiang Road A Pingjiang Road, half of the Suzhou city🍃 Pingjiang Historical and Cultural Block is a miniature of the ancient city of Suzhou with white walls and green tiles, small bridges and flowing water, old-style houses.. It is the style of the Jiangnan water town. The favorite place to go to Suzhou is Pingjiang Road. It is very convenient to arrive, near the subway entrance. The unique Suzhou-style architecture is full of Jiangnan atmosphere. 2, Hanshan Temple 'Outside the Suzhou city is Hanshan Temple, the bell rings at midnight to the guest ship' (Came to the place in the poem) Choose a good weather to come to Hanshan Temple, blue sky and white clouds, yellow walls and green trees, don't take too many pictures. I heard that the koi in Hanshan Temple is very spiritual, come and touch the koi's head, don't worry about everything 3, Guanqian Street There are too many delicious foods on Guanqian Street! It takes half an hour to walk a road, all eat and drink. Guanqian Street is recommended to go, there are many people and many foods~ You won't be hungry here haha! The pedestrian street is in the shape of a well 4, Xiyuan Temple The biggest feeling of Xiyuan Temple is calm🍃 Compared with it, there are not many people who come early to eat vegetarian noodles and vegetarian buns. There are many local people but they don't need to queue. When you come to Xiyuan Temple, you will be given 3 incense for free when you enter the door. The temple administrator will say that you will burn incense first and then come to touch the cat. However, this small temple is really worth a visit. It is a combination of a temple and a garden. It has the characteristics of Suzhou gardens and the quietness of the temple. 5, Eslite Bookstore Although the Eslite Bookstore is called this name, it is actually a shopping mall-like existence. There are bookstores, catering, shops in the building, selling some toy children's clothing, the clothes look good and the price is very suitable, very good shopping, there are three floors, one floor is a music album, Jay Chou's album is really very complete. One floor is cultural and creative products, all kinds of cute peripherals are hard not to be moved, and there is a floor of books! There are best-selling rankings, and there are books of various types! Worth a visit!

Don't rush! The complete guide to Hanshan Temple that you want is here! Please take it yourself

⏰Opening hours: 7:00-17:30 (stop admission at 17:00) 🎫Tickets: Adults 18r, half price for students 🚗【Travel Transportation】 Subway: Rail Transit Line 1→9002 Community Bus East Line Bus: 313/301/33 Get off at Heshan Bridge or Laifeng Bridge Self-driving: Navigate to Hanshan Temple ⚠️Not recommended to drive! It's very congested during the Spring Festival and weekends! Luggage storage point: 902 Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, about 150 meters away from Hanshan Temple ✅【Travel Guide】 1⃣️Burning incense and praying After the ticket check at the west gate is the incense burning place, at the main entrance of the Daxiong Hall, the whole family's incense is 💰80, which can be brought from outside the temple or brought by yourself. It is recommended to worship in a clockwise direction, light the incense with your left hand and put the lit incense into the incense burner, wishing everything goes well and healthy. 2⃣️Eat vegetarian noodles There are many people but the turnover is very fast The overall taste is sweet If you eat spicy, remember to add chili oil, it's very fragrant Guan Yin noodles blessing noodles💰22 Peace pickled cabbage bamboo shoot noodles💰18 Auspicious mixed noodles💰18 There are also flower cakes, cold dishes, and hot dishes to choose from 3⃣️Feed koi (💰10r/bag of fish food) The koi is super big You can feed at close range after buying fish food Get the good luck of the koi Good luck with you～ ⚠️One bag of feed can only be fed by one person 4⃣️Stamp At the entrance of the vegetarian restaurant (free) Yebo sugar water shop (can only be stamped after consumption) 5⃣️Ring the bell to pray (💰5r/3 times) The bell tower can ring the bell to pray, need to pay Special holidays: There will be a bell ringing ceremony 108 times on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day It is said to symbolize the elimination of 108 kinds of troubles 6⃣️Counting Arhats (Don't take pictures of Buddha statues) The left side after entering the door is the Arhat Hall, After burning incense, you can enter the Arhat Hall to find the Arhat you have a connection with Find your own Arhat and worship three times 7⃣️Copy scriptures (free) You can copy scriptures for free in the Scripture Copying Hall Located next to the vegetarian restaurant It takes about half an hour to copy the scriptures After copying, put it on the cabinets on both sides Put your whole heart into it and feel the quietness of time 8⃣️Dragon rope💰58 There are three models of 【Peace and Happiness】【Auspicious Wishes】【Hanshan Temple Bell Tower】 You can wear it even if it's not your birth year 9⃣️Coffee shop Suzhou garden style design The quietness of the shop and the beautiful light and shadow blend together Suitable for sitting in front of the window, basking in the sun, and dazing 🔟Please for eighteen seeds You can ask for eighteen seeds at the Dharma Circulation Office Queue in order to buy💰50/strand ⚠️【tips】 ⚠️When entering the temple, don't step on the threshold, just step over it with the flow of people ⚠️Dress appropriately, don't wear shorts or short skirts ⚠️Remember to come back to fulfill your wish when your wish comes true

Master Jiangnan! Suzhou-Hangzhou + Wuzhen 5-Day Ultimate Guide, Per Capita 1k||

Master Jiangnan! Suzhou-Hangzhou + Wuzhen 5-Day Ultimate Guide, Per Capita 1k||.🔥 The landscapes of Suzhou and Hangzhou are the best under heaven, and the beauty of West Lake intoxicates visitors! With one saying 'spring is not late,' I have arrived in the true Jiangnan, where countless poets praise and countless writers adore, even the scenery prefers to be associated with the image of Jiangnan. 🚗 Transportation: The attractions in Suzhou and Hangzhou are quite far apart, and it's confusing and stressful to plan on your own, not to mention the local transportation is very expensive. Just crossing an extra traffic light means spending money. It's recommended for the ladies to join a reliable local tour group where everything including accommodation and transportation is arranged, just bring people and you can set off. 👍 Finally! The much-anticipated Jiangnan itinerary is here! ✅ Day 1: Pick up from station/airport - Wuzhen ✅ Day 2: Fuyan Temple - Nanxun - Xitang Ancient Town? ✅ Day 3: Xitang - Hangzhou West Lake (includes a West Lake boat tour)? ✅ Day 4: Lion Grove Garden - Seven-Mile Pond Street - Hanshan Temple? ✅ Day 5: Qiandao Lake - Boat tour - Island visit ♥️ When you come to Suzhou and Hangzhou, you should walk slowly and listen carefully, you will find that every corner has a story, and there is an air of the simple old town life.