[2025 Ningbo Attraction] Travel Guide for Xilin Buddhist Temple (Updated May)

#cherryblossom25 Spring is here, and 梅花 (plum blossoms) are in full bloom, bringing a delicate fragrance to the air. 🌿✨ If you're in Ningbo, make sure to visit these hidden gem spots for a peaceful and beautiful flower viewing experience! 🌸 西林禅寺 (Xilin Zen Temple) 🏯 Best time to visit: The temple offers a tranquil atmosphere, making the plum blossoms here even more serene. A less crowded spot to enjoy the flowers, sip on coffee, and try some vegetarian dishes. 🍵🌿 📸 Photo Tip: The blossoms against the temple backdrop create the perfect zen vibe. 永旺花海 (Aeon Flower Sea) 🌻 Best time to visit: If you want to capture train tracks with flowers in the background, this is your spot! 🚆 The low, dense plum trees make it perfect for portrait photography. You can also enjoy camping and family-friendly activities. 🏕️ 📸 Photo Tip: The wide-open fields and the train passing by make for a dynamic photo. 中山公园 (Zhongshan Park) 🌳 Best time to visit: Located in the city center, this park features both red plum and yellow wintersweet flowers. The pink and yellow blooms create a vibrant color palette! 🌺💛 📸 Photo Tip: The blend of flowers and park’s architecture is perfect for photos. 中月湖 (Zhongyue Lake) 🌅 Best time to visit: Only a short drive from Zhongshan Park, this spot is home to plum blossoms near the Supernatural Pavilion, Moon Garden, and Goryeo Embassy Ruins. The mix of ponds, pavilions, and flowers creates a perfect traditional scene for photos. 🏞️ 📸 Photo Tip: The picturesque bridge and pavilion with blossoms in full bloom will make your photos look like a traditional painting. #travel

Ningbo Xilin Zen Temple is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history. The red plum blossoms in Song Dynasty paintings are in bloom! The plum blossoms in Xilin Zen Temple are in full bloom, complementing the quaint temple architecture. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, they set off the yellow walls and black tiles, making it seem as if you are in a Song Dynasty painting, which is so beautiful. There are also teahouses and coffee shops in the temple. You can admire the beautiful red plum blossoms, drink tea, chat, taste coffee, and feel the tranquility and Zen of the ancient temple. At the same time, it is also a good place to learn about ancient Chinese architectural culture and Ningbo local culture.

The Xilin Zen Temple was originally built during the Jin Dynasty. With the support of Hong Kong's Antai Group and the assistance of Ningbo fellow townsmen, it was rebuilt in 2002. Currently, the area around Xilin Zen Temple has been developed into a leisure spot, featuring a corresponding market, coffee shops, and the temple's "Xilin Academy" has been transformed into a library and tea house, suitable for friends to gather; The temple also offers vegetarian meals, which are quite delicious! Friends who like vegetarian food should definitely not miss out~