The sunny day at Jiming Temple is wonderful

Ancient Jiming Temple is one of Nanjing's most famous and bustling ancient temples, known as the "Number One Temple of the Southern Dynasties." 1. Leader of the "480 Temples of the Southern Dynasties": Founded in the Western Jin Dynasty, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Nanjing. Here, you experience not only the incense but also the profound historical depth stretching from the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties to the present. 2. A unique cityscape: The Medicine Buddha Pagoda behind the temple is a classic landmark. Inside the temple or on the nearby Ming City Wall (Taicheng section), you can capture a shot featuring the ancient pagoda and the Zifeng Tower together, creating a powerful visual dialogue between ancient and modern. 📝 Practical Visiting Guide · Tickets and Reservations: Tickets cost about 10-15 yuan (including three incense sticks). Be sure to book in advance through the official WeChat public account during holidays. · Transportation: Take Metro Line 3 or 4 to "Jiming Temple Station," Exit 5, then walk to the temple. · Core Route: Shanmen (Jiming Temple Archway) → Hall of Heavenly Kings → Mahavira Hall → Medicine Buddha Pagoda → Rouge Well → Exit through the back gate to directly access the Ming City Wall or enter Xuanwu Lake. · Best Time: Early morning on weekdays right when it opens has the fewest people and the best experience. · Nearby Attractions: Strongly recommend visiting the Ming City Wall (Taicheng section) and Xuanwu Lake (Jiefangmen entrance) together. This is the classic route that best showcases Nanjing’s "mountains, water, city, and forest" scenery. Overall, Jiming Temple is a "modern ancient person." It carries a thousand years of incense burning and wonderfully blends with the modern city. Whether or not you are a believer, it is worth coming here to feel this unique Jinling atmosphere.