[2025 Ningbo Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiangshanjiao Temple (Updated Jul)

Aesthetic architecture of the late Tang Dynasty style, clear river water full of Zen Eliminate the complexity in our hearts and make people extremely relaxed 🍁For workers: few people, beautiful scenery, a good place to relax and relax 🍁For families: a good place to take the kids out on weekends and parent-child hiking Address: Near the Jiulong Lake Scenic Area in Zhenhai, Ningbo (direct navigation is available) Overall style: The ultimate Tang Dynasty architectural style, a place with a strong sense of hierarchy, and super photogenic! 😊 Let me tell you secretly: 3 or 4 in the afternoon is the best time for taking photos! The entire temple is divided into three parts ▶The red, white and gray classical structure of the main hall ▶The log structure of the main hall ▶And the release pond TIPS: Because it adopts the Tang Dynasty temple style, it is called "Little Kyoto" on the Internet, but Kyoto was built in imitation of the Tang Dynasty❕ 💴About tickets: Free! Free! The weather in autumn is pleasant. Put down the wooden fish in your hand and start your journey of meditation.

⛱️Must-visit spots: Xiangshan Teaching Temple, Sidie Waterfall 🌄Travel guide: Start from Xiangshan Teaching Temple, hike uphill through bamboo forests, pass by Fojisi Temple, then descend past Shangyao Pond and Sidie Waterfall to reach Jiulongyuan Visitor Center. 🏨Accommodation tips: Depart from Shanghai in the evening and stay at Cixi Guanhaiwei New Century Hotel. It's a 40-minute drive to Xiangshan Teaching Temple. 💗Other tips: The mountain hike is about 5 kilometers, and the bamboo forest paths can be quite slippery.

Transportation • Self-driving: Use your mobile phone navigation to the parking lot of Ningbo Jiulong Lake Tourist Resort Visitor Service Center, which is about 40 minutes’ drive from the city center. • Bus: Take bus lines 379, 965, 381, 384, 385, etc. to Jiulonghu Bus Station and walk to the destination after getting off. Attractions • Jiulongyuan Scenic Area: It is the source of the water of Jiulong Lake. It mainly features waterfalls and streams, and has attractions such as the "Source" cliff carving, Jiulongyuan Stele Building, and Jiulong Four-fold Waterfall. • Monkey Island: It takes about 10 minutes to get there by boat from Jiulong Lake Cruise Terminal. There are many naughty and cute monkeys on the island. • Dome Theater: Built with high-tech equipment, it allows the audience to experience the wonderful scene effects such as the stars in the universe, natural landscapes, etc. • Lakeside Scenic Area: The lakeside scenic area is built on the mountain, with a total length of 5.8 kilometers. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains as well as the surrounding cultural landscapes. • Xiangshan Temple: Located at the junction of Ningbo Zhenhai and Cixi, with its back against Dapeng Mountain and facing Jiulong Lake, the temple is built in the Tang Dynasty style. There are not many tourists. You can burn incense and pray in front of the Yuantong Hall. Food Recommendations • Fried rice cake with crab: a Ningbo specialty, the crab meat is fresh and tender, and the rice cake is soft and glutinous, the two complement each other. • Yellow croaker wrapped in bean curd skin: Debone the fresh yellow croaker, wrap it in bean curd skin and deep-fry it. The skin is crispy and the fish meat is tender and juicy. • Snow vegetable and yellow croaker: The salty fragrance of snow vegetable and the deliciousness of yellow croaker blend together. The fish meat is tender and the soup is rich, which goes well with rice. Accommodation options • New Century Ningbo Jiulong Lake Resort: Beautiful environment, complete facilities, spacious and comfortable rooms, beautiful mountain and water views, and a variety of entertainment activities such as swimming, singing, chess and cards. Tour route planning • One-day tour route: Arrive at Jiulong Lake Tourist Resort in the morning, first go to the lakeside scenic area and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery along the lakeside road; taste local food nearby at noon; visit Jiulongyuan Scenic Area in the afternoon to experience the natural scenery; go to Xiangshan Temple in the evening to feel the tranquil atmosphere in the ancient temple and enjoy the beautiful sunset. • Two-day tour route: After arriving in the morning of the first day, visit Monkey Island and the Dome Theater. In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time at the resort, such as swimming, fitness, etc.; in the evening, taste delicious food at the resort and participate in activities such as bonfire parties. On the second day, we followed the one-day tour route to visit the lakeside scenic area, Jiulongyuan scenic area and Xiangshan Temple.

As a native of Ningbo, every time a friend comes to Ningbo for business trip I told you not to go to the crowded Tianyi Pavilion and Dongqian Lake again. There are many niche treasures in Ningbo that you can visit. I have compiled 6️⃣ my favorite niche places in Zhenhai, just follow them‼ ️ ❶Xiangshan Temple is a Tang-style temple that many celebrities go to. It has a Zen and quiet atmosphere. Phase 1️⃣has a classic camera position on the top of the mountain. Phase 2️⃣has two large ginkgo trees that are all yellow🟡. It’s very nice to take pictures📷 ❷Zhenhaidu Forgotten Pier⛵️There are two lighthouses. It is beautiful to walk in the park along the river and watch the sunset. There is also a pyrotechnic Renmin Road nearby. There are many sycamore trees on both sides. There are also many old houses here. Fu's House is worth a visit. ❸Xidahe Sports Park There are 5 beautiful metasequoia forest trails here that many locals probably don’t know about. In winter, the metasequoia forest turns red and is so beautiful. ❹ Zhaobaoshan Scenic Area You can climb to the top of Aozhu Tower to have a panoramic view of the Zhenhai Industrial Zone and the port ⚓️ Watch the sunrise at the mouth of the Yongjiang River 🌅 Go to the Vicissitude Pavilion to take pictures of the hanging sun 🌕 and the starry sky 🌌 It’s also very comfortable to take a walk in the morning ❺Ningbo Botanical Garden A botanical garden that you can never tire of visiting all year round. In autumn and winter, the kochia turns red. It is a romance that is limited to the season. ❻There are many Internet celebrity cafes in Yongwang Village☕️ Taking photos on the rice fields and lawns of the sea of ​​flowers is also very photogenic.

#September2024 Xiangshan Temple is a Buddhist temple full of history and culture. The environment here is quiet and surrounded by verdant mountains and forests. People can feel the peace of mind as soon as they step in. The ancient buildings and exquisite carvings seem to be in a historical picture scroll. The main hall in the temple is the main place for believers to worship. It houses solemn Buddha statues, giving people a strong religious atmosphere. Here, visitors can pray quietly and seek inner peace and guidance. 🧘♂️ There are beautiful trails around the Xiangshan Temple, which are suitable for walking and meditation. The flowers and trees along the way add vitality to this place, allowing people to enjoy the beauty of nature. 🌸

Xiangshan Teaching Temple | A Hidden Gem in the Mountains A hidden ancient temple in the gardens of Jiulong Lake, with an exquisite Tang Dynasty architectural style, making it a highly photogenic spot. Living in the mundane world, it's inevitable to feel restless. Finding a quiet place to listen to Zen music, understand Zen principles, and cleanse oneself of worldly dust is ideal. Xiangshan Teaching Temple is the perfect choice. A Thousand-Year-Old Temple Xiangshan Teaching Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Ningbo, with a history of over 1200 years. It has been honored by emperors three times in history, attracting thousands of monks and flourishing incense. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by war during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. Reconstruction began in 2002, covering an area of about 400 acres. It now includes the Yuantong Hall, the Three Saints Hall, the Sutra Library, and the East and West Wing Rooms. Tang Dynasty Legacy The entire architecture is modeled after the Tang Dynasty style, ascending with the mountain's terrain. The skirt buildings stand tall and are staggered, grand and majestic. From the mountain gate, the path leads up to the Mahavira Hall, which enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha. Behind the hall is the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin statue. To reach the Three Saints Hall behind the Mahavira Hall, one must climb the steps along the slope. Further up is the Sutra Library, which houses thousands of hand-copied scriptures. Standing at the highest point and overlooking the entire temple, a sense of pilgrimage naturally arises. In front of the temple, there is a natural release pond, surrounded by green trees, with egrets flying around. Fish swim freely in the pond, and a solitary boat drifts. Although Xiangshan Temple is said to be a thousand-year-old temple, it is actually quite new, with several parts undergoing renovation. The temple is particularly spacious and tall, with high halls and thresholds. The Buddha statues feel taller and more imposing than those in other temples visited before. The weather was just right with light clouds and gentle breeze, making it perfect for photography. Praying for Blessings at Xiangshan Temple 1. You can get incense at the entrance. In front of each main hall, there is an incense room to offer incense and candles to the Bodhisattvas, bringing peace to your family. 2. Contribute to the temple's construction. Since some temple halls are under construction, you can donate 100 yuan and write a blessing message on a tile. A small tile also counts as a merit. The temple provides free vegetarian meals for pilgrims. It takes about 10 minutes to walk there. You can take your own bowl and chopsticks, wash them after eating, and put them in the disinfection cabinet. The vegetarian meals are very delicious. After the meal, you pass by a large lake (release pond). It's the best place to feed fish if you bring children.

Navigation: Jiulong Lake Xiangshan Teaching Temple, there is free parking on both sides of the intersection, and there are some free areas inside the scenic spot A small loop, a leisure experience Impressions of this place: The cicadas are noisy in the forest, yet it is tranquil, and the birdsong makes the mountains even more serene The summer style is exceptionally cool! Jiulong Lake Scenic Area is located within the territory of Jiulong Lake Town, Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, south of Dapeng Mountain. It includes four reservoirs: Jiulong Lake Reservoir, Xiaodongao Reservoir, Langjiaping Reservoir, and Sanshendian Reservoir, which are the drinking water sources for Zhenhai District and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. The surrounding peaks are like eyebrows, and the green ridges wind; the lake's azure waves are like a mirror, with the misty shadows hanging upside down. The sparkling blue sky blends with the green trees and tall bamboo, creating an extremely charming scenery. On the north side of the lake, Jiulong Mountain stands tall and upright, with nine peaks and nine ridges side by side, resembling nine dragons lying on the ground, stretching for miles. The names of Jiulong Mountain and Jiulong Lake both derive from this. There is a poem that describes the scenery of Jiulong Mountain and Jiulong Lake: 'Nine dragons coil around the green mountains, with pine and bamboo reflecting the azure waves.' To the northeast of the lake is Dapeng Mountain, also known as Dapeng Mountain, with an altitude of 315 meters. The mountain is rugged, with precipitous cliffs and rocks, and from the summit, one can overlook the East Sea. The whole journey is about 6 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours

Last Qingming Festival, I went to the Jiulong Lake Scenic Area in Zhenhai, Ningbo, where the 79 yuan ticket 🎫 included a sightseeing car 🛻 and a boat cruise ⛴ to Jiulong Source. Among them, Xiangshan Temple is also inside the scenic area. The road leading to Jiulong Source next to the temple is very precious. In early April, the white cherry blossoms 🌸 and the lush greenery, paired with the simple and ancient scenery, have a classic Zen charm and are great for taking pictures.