[2025 Yueyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Sheng'an Temple (Updated Apr)

|All your wishes will come true. 📍Sheng'an Temple was first built in the early Tang Dynasty. Liu Zongyuan, one of the Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties, once wrote "Monument to the Unknown Monk of Sheng'an Temple in Yuezhou" for Sheng'an Temple. The current St. Ann's Temple was rebuilt on the original site in 1997. 🌟The temple has a mountain gate, Heavenly King Hall, Main Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda. Especially since the Wanfo Pagoda is built on the top of a mountain, when you climb up and look into the distance, the view in front of you suddenly opens up. You can overlook the beautiful Nanhu Lake not far away, and also see the vast Dongting Lake in the distance. Wishing board 20 yuan Drawing lots at Guanyin Cave 10~40 yuan, Lighting lamps 50~200 yuan Vegetarian meal 15 yuan/portion, starting at 11:30 💰Tickets: 20 yuan/person on site, additional ticket for climbing the "Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda": 10 yuan/person. 🚗If you drive by yourself, there is a parking lot at the door. You can call an online taxi at the door. Public transportation: Bus No. 17, 21 and 11 are available. ⏰Opening hours: Summer: 8:00-18:30; Winter: 8:00-16:30 • Mountain Gate: It is built in imitation of the Buddhist Incense Pavilion archway in the Summer Palace. There are five gates in total, collectively known as the Wisdom Gate. The couplets in front of the gates contain profound historical and cultural connotations. • Hall of Heavenly Kings: It consists of the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Bell and Drum Tower, and Sutra Repository. Inside the hall, there is a statue of Maitreya Buddha with his back and belly exposed and a smiling face. On both sides are statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, who are tall and majestic. On the back of the Buddha cage, there is a solemn statue of the deity Weituo. • Main Hall: With carved beams and painted buildings, and flying eaves and pointed corners, it houses three large Buddha statues including Sakyamuni, as well as statues of Bodhisattvas such as Manjusri and Samantabhadra, creating a solemn atmosphere. • Guanyin Hall: It houses the largest seated statue of the thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva in Hunan, covered in real gold. • Wanfo Pagoda: It stands on the top of Dagui Mountain, with eight sides and nine floors. The eaves are light and graceful. There are white marble corridors on each floor of the tower, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Nanhu Lake, Dongting Lake in the distance, and the whole picture of Yueyang City. ❌Notes 1. Burn incense first and then worship Buddha! ! Incense and candles cannot be brought into the temple, they must be placed in the incense burner outside the temple❗️ 2. When entering or leaving any temple door, you must never step on the threshold! ! Be sure to cross it❗️ 3. Remember men go left and women go right! ! Boys should take the left foot first, and girls should take the right foot first❗️ 4. Dress neatly and cleanly, and men should not wear slippers without shirts❗️ Sharing treasure camera positions: 📷 1️⃣ The third floor of the "Thousand Buddha Pavilion" at the entrance (unfortunately it is not used), the panoramic view of the temple, it looks good no matter how you take it; 2️⃣ Take a photo from the stairs leading to the Guanyin Cave to the entrance, it is very atmospheric; (I happened to have a monk passing by that day, it was beyond the film!) 3️⃣ Classic photo position: the stairs leading to Yueyang Tower; 4️⃣ Climb up the Yueyang Tower, turn right at each floor, and take a photo with Yueyang Academy.

Yueyang | Sheng'an Temple offers sincere prayers and a chance to ascend for a distant view.|||"The sound of the wooden fish echoes, smoke and clouds surround the temple, and all that enters the ear are the classics of the human world." Located in the southern suburbs of Yueyang city, a thousand-year-old temple stands on Turtle Mountain. With beautiful mountains and clear waters, and a land of outstanding people, on the first and fifteenth of every lunar month, it welcomes an endless stream of people coming to pray and worship Buddha. -Location: Sheng'an Temple Hunan Province, Yueyang City, Yueyang Tower District, Xuandeng Road, Sheng'an Ancient Temple -Accessible by bus routes 17, 21, and 11 -Ticket: 20 RMB/person Opening hours: Morning 8:00—Afternoon 5:00 -Free admission on the first and fifteenth of every month from 7:30—12:00, but it's definitely crowded. If you want a quieter time, choose a non-free admission period -One of the most spiritual temples in Yueyang! Today is sunny, suitable for praying Brought the family to Sheng'an Ancient Temple for blessings Location: Yilu District, Xuandeng Road Time: Summer 8:00—18:30 / Winter 8:00-16:40 Average spending: 20 RMB+ Recommended rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tips for visiting temples: -Yueyang Sheng'an Temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty (AD 760) and now covers 600 acres with more than ten halls and numerous monk quarters, making it a large-scale temple in Hunan. -The halls of Sheng'an Temple are erected in succession, majestic and spectacular. The entire temple is nestled against the mountain and by the water, overlooking Nanhu Lake and Dongting Lake, with a panoramic view of Yueyang city, making it a great sightseeing spot. -The beauty of Sheng'an Ancient Temple is best appreciated in person for a more spectacular view.~ (Map posted, clear weather is more suitable, oh different ticket prices for different groups of people, oh) With a devout heart and appropriately dressed No noise, no frolic Quietly make your wishes May all that you seek come true!

It was first built in the early Tang Dynasty (between 716 and 760 AD) and was originally the residence of the eminent monk Wu Xing Da Shang. Prime Minister Yang Yan often visited Sheng'an Temple. Yang Ping, the prefect of Jingzhao, donated a huge amount of money for its construction. Liu Zongyuan, a famous essayist in the Tang Dynasty, wrote the inscription "The Back of the Stele" for Sheng'an Temple, recording the life of Master Wusuren. An ancient temple worth visiting, overlooking Dongting Lake. It is best to go on a sunny day for better visibility.

🦌 The ancient city of Yueyang, with a long history and culture, charming natural scenery, lake and mountain views, bustling markets, forms a beautiful picture. 🏯 Saint An Temple, founded in the Tang Dynasty, is a millennium ancient temple located in the beautiful city of Yueyang, backed by the famous Luojia Mountain, facing the lake and mountain views of Nanhu. This ancient temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty, with various halls such as the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Hall of the Buddha, the Buddha Recitation Hall, the Guanyin Hall, and the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, which have a rich cultural heritage. Practical information: 🎫 Saint An Temple ticket: 20 yuan Yueyang Tower ticket: 10 yuan 🕒Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 🅿️Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance 🚌Transportation: You can take bus No. 17, 21, 11 in the city to get there 🙏 Coming to Saint An Temple, of course, you can't miss the most important thing - praying for blessings. 🔸The atmosphere in the Buddha Recitation Hall is peaceful and quiet, as if away from the hustle and bustle of the world, leading us into another pure realm. 🔸Along the road, come to the Guanyin Hall, the thousand-handed and thousand-eyed, great compassionate and merciful Guanyin Bodhisattva sitting statue, is the largest Guanyin statue in Hunan, with a full body of real gold, expensive cost, is a great view of the ancient city of Yueyang. 🔸Climbing the Yueyang Tower, the beautiful scenery of the entire Yueyang city is in sight. This is the highest point of the city, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Nanhu on the right, and Dongting Lake on the left, with the breeze blowing, forget the hustle and bustle of the world, enjoy this tranquility and grandeur. 🏯 Saint An Temple, let my heart feel the tranquility and solemnity of the holy land. Here, empty your mind, enjoy the quiet time.

Lu Meng returns to the Tang Dynasty: a thousand-year-old temple hidden in Guishan Mountain Place name: St. Ann's Temple Address: Lakeside Avenue, Yueyang Tower District, 3 km from the city center Tickets: 20 (free tickets on the first and fifteenth day of each month) Transportation: Take bus No. 17, 21, 11 in the city Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 As a native of Yueyang, this is my first time to visit Sheng'an Temple. I was shocked by the Guanyin statue in the temple. The statue is covered with real gold. It is a great sight in the ancient city of Yueyang. Whether you are seeking marriage or praying for blessings, it is worth a visit. Standing on Guishan Mountain, Sheng'an Temple is an ancient temple with a long history in Yueyang. It is magnificent with flying eaves and corners. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Nanhu Lake and the whole city. Some notes and suggestions 1. Don't wear anything too revealing and don't make loud noises. 2 Photography is not allowed inside the temple, but it is allowed outdoors 3. It costs 10 yuan per person to go up to the pagoda on the top of the mountain 4. When you meet a master, you can greet him with "Amitabha" 5. There are prayer incense for sale at the door for about 10r a piece If you go there at 6am, you can try the vegetarian meal at the temple for 10r/person

The St. Ann's Temple is really fun to visit. The ticket is 20 yuan, and you can have the dual experience of climbing the mountain and visiting the temple. You may also meet a kind teacher who can teach you about Buddhist worship. For example: On the way to the Main Hall, you need to go through a flight of stairs. At this time, you need to pay attention to the fact that men go on the left and women go on the right. Watch the sunset at Dongting Lake! And meet two super The very nice auntie even sent me to the high-speed rail station. She was really nice! An unexpected event can also be a wonderful encounter.

St. Ann's Temple Located in the southern suburbs of Yueyang City It is a temple with a long history in Yueyang. Built in the early Tang Dynasty (716-760 AD) It was originally inhabited by the great monk Wu Ming. Prime Minister Yang Yan often visited Sheng'an Temple Yang Ping, the prefect of Jingzhao, donated a huge sum of money to build Liu Zongyuan, a famous Tang Dynasty essayist, wrote an inscription for Sheng'an Temple, "The Inscription on the Back of the Stele", which records the life of the monk Wuxing. It's so quiet here. It's so comfortable. In addition to being a temple, it is also a tourist attraction Sheng'an Temple is backed by Mount Luangjia and faces Nanhu Lake. The temple can be divided into the mountain gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Buddha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Wanfo Pagoda The thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva in the Guanyin Hall It is the largest Guanyin statue in Hunan. The whole body is covered with real gold, which is very expensive It is a great view of the ancient city of Yueyang! The Wanfo Pagoda is built on the top of Dagui Mountain It is the highest point in the city. On the right, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Nanhu Lake, and on the left, you can see Dongting Lake in the distance Those who come to Yueyang for sightseeing may come here to worship the pagoda and pray for peace! Tickets: 20 yuan (Tickets for the Wanfo Pagoda are charged separately, 10 yuan) Opening hours:8:00-17:00 Parking: There is a parking lot at the door Transportation: You can take bus No. 17, No. 21 or No. 11 in the city to get there.