I have tried it for you. The Lingshan Buddha is really effective.
[Happy] I went to Wuxi, Jiangsu, and realized that cramming is really useful
The Wuxi Lingshan Buddha in spring is like a fantastic fairyland
That kind of shock that hits the mind is still lingering in my heart
The warm and warm sun shines on the majestic Buddha statue, shining brightly
The sea of colorful flowers blooms along the way, and the fragrance is overflowing
Pray devoutly at the feet of the Great Buddha and listen to the long Sanskrit sounds
It's as if all the troubles of the world have been thrown away
[Star] Location: Among the mountains and rivers of Mashan National Scenic Spot, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, the specific address is No. 1 Lingshan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City. It is a large-scale cultural tourist attraction that integrates lakes and mountains, Buddhist culture, history and culture.
[Highway] Public transportation
[Tramcar] Bus: You can take Wuxi Bus Route 88 and 89. These two bus lines will arrive directly at Lingshan Scenic Station.
[HighSpeed Rail] Metro + Bus: First take Wuxi Metro Line 2 to Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station, then transfer to 88, 89 and other buses to the scenic spot.
[Car] Driving: From Wuxi city, you can access the scenic spot via Taihu Avenue, Huanhu Road and other roads, via the Ten Mile Pearl Embankment.
[Chin] If you drive from abroad, you can pass through the Huning Expressway, Xiyi Expressway and other expressways, turn to the Ring Taihu Expressway, get off the expressway at the Mashan exit, and follow the road signs.
[Taxi] Take a [TaxiFront] ride-hailing car: Take a taxi from Wuxi city to the scenic spot takes about 40 - 60 minutes, the cost is around 80 - 120 yuan, depending on the place of departure and traffic conditions.
accommodation
[House] Hotels around scenic spots
[Liberty] Lingshan Jingshe: Located in the scenic area, it is a Zen-themed hotel that blends with the Buddhist cultural atmosphere of Lingshan scenic spot. The hotel's architectural style is simple and elegant, the rooms are warm and comfortable, staying here can get up early to feel the tranquility and peace of Lingshan Mountain, within walking distance to various attractions in the scenic area.
[Bed] Nianhua Bay Zen Town Inn: Closer to the scenic spot, there are numerous inn of different styles to choose from in the town. The inn is themed with Zen culture, with exquisite decoration and complete supporting facilities. Visitors can not only enjoy a comfortable accommodation environment here, but also experience a unique Zen life.
[Cute] Wuxi city hotels: such as Hilton Hotel 🏨, Junlai InterContinental Hotel, etc., these hotels are located in the bustling area of Wuxi city, convenient transportation, surrounding commercial facilities are perfect, dining options are rich. But the distance from the scenic spot is relatively far, and going to the scenic spot requires spending a certain amount of time on the road.
Tour route[!]
Day trip route
Morning: Kowloon Bath: This is a major feature of the scenic spot, with regular wonderful musical fountain performances showcasing scenes of Shakyamuni’s birth. Performance times are generally 10:00, 11:30, etc. It is recommended to arrive early to occupy a good position to watch.
[HeartBeat] Xiangfu Zen Temple: Visit this thousand-year-old temple and feel the historical background of Buddhist culture. The architecture of the temple is simple and elegant, with major buildings such as the Great Hall and the Heavenly King Hall, where you can pray for blessings and make wishes.
[Clink][Tableware] Noon: Dine at restaurants in the scenic area and taste vegetarian and other specialties, such as Lingshan vegetarian cake and [Tableware] vegetarian noodles.
Afternoon [Sunrise] Lingshan Giant Buddha: Take the elevator or hike up to the Buddha's foot platform to admire the majesty of Lingshan Giant Buddha up close. The Great Buddha is 88 meters high and is the world's tallest open-air bronze statue of Shakyamuni. Standing at the feet of the Buddha, you can overlook the surrounding lakes and mountains.
[RedHeart] Five Seal Altar City: This is a building with Tibetan Buddhist style, with exquisite murals, thangkas and other art works inside, showing the cultural characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism[!]
Two-day tour route
The first day
[CloudToOvercast] Morning: After arriving at the scenic spot, visit the Kowloon Bath and Xiangfu Zen Temple.
[Sun] Noon: Dining at the scenic spot [Clink] [Taro].
[Glister] Afternoon: Visit the Lingshan Giant Buddha, then proceed to the nearby Zen town of Nianhuawan to enjoy the night view of the town and experience the Zen life. You can sample the specialties of the town and stroll through the antique streets.
Evening: Stay at the inn [CityDusk] in the small town of Nianhua Bay.
[Sunrise] The next day
[FourLeafClover] Morning: Free time in the town, feel the Zen atmosphere, and participate in some Zen activities such as copying scriptures and tea tasting.
Noon: Dining in the town [Tableware].
Afternoon: Return to the scenic spot of Lingshan and visit attractions such as the Five Seal Altar City to end the trip.
Checkpoint
Lingshan Giant Buddha: As the core attraction of the scenic spot, Lingshan Giant Buddha is a must-see. You can take a full view of the Buddha from different angles, especially the photo with the Buddha on the Buddha's foot platform, which is very monumental.
Kowloon Bath: A musical fountain performance, accompanied by melodious music and brilliant water splashes, is a great time to take photos. You can capture the moving screen of the fountain and the amazed expressions of the surrounding tourists.
- Five Seal Altar City: Its unique architectural style and exquisite interior decoration are an excellent backdrop for photos. You can take pictures of the exterior of the building, the murals of the interior and the thangka.
- Zen Town of Nian Hua Wan: The town’s Tang-style and Song-Yun architecture, small bridges and flowing water and colorfully lit night views are suitable for taking pictures. Such as Nianhua Pagoda, Brahma Flower Sea, etc. are popular photo spots[!][!][!]