Jiuhua Mountain · Dizang Zen Temple | Truly a Sacred Buddhist Site! Save this Zen Travel Guide

️A Pilgrimage Drunk in Buddha’s Light | Dizang Zen Temple Guide Jiuhua Mountain, one of China’s Four Great Buddhist Mountains, lives up to its reputation! Especially Dizang Zen Temple, the sacred place of Bodhisattva Dizang, is exactly the kind of Zen travel destination I long for~ Here, you can truly feel a special sense of tranquility and strength!💫 📍First Impressions of Dizang Zen Temple Just follow the navigation to Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area! The ticket costs 160 RMB. After entering the scenic area, drive up the mountain road, and from afar, you can see the golden roof of Dizang Zen Temple shining under the sunlight✨ Red walls and golden tiles, ancient pines and cypresses, it looks like a beautiful ancient painting! The wind chimes ring, instantly throwing the city’s noise far behind~ 🌟Must-Visit In-Depth Experiences 🏯【Dizang King Golden Statue Hall】 The main hall houses a magnificent golden statue of Bodhisattva Dizang, said to be the largest Dizang statue on the entire mountain! Every day countless devotees come to worship sincerely. When kneeling, I truly recommend calming your mind—you can feel a special energy field~👏 🌲【Millennium Ancient Cypress】 Inside the temple stands a towering ancient cypress tree that takes at least five people to embrace! Touching its bark feels like touching the flow of a thousand years~ Amazing! 🎵【Morning Bell and Evening Drum】 Be sure to get up early! Around 6 AM, you can hear the monks chanting their morning prayers, accompanied by swirling morning mist, every sound touching your heart~ The evening drum at 5 PM is even more stunning, its sound echoing through the valley, purifying your whole being! 🚶‍♀️【Surrounding Relics】 On the way down, don’t miss Dizang Cave! Legend says Bodhisattva Dizang once practiced austerities here. Although only ruins remain now, standing there you can really feel an extraordinary and transcendent power~ 🧘‍♀️【Travel Tips】 ☑️Etiquette Tips: Enter the hall through the side door, don’t step on the threshold~ Remember to turn off your camera flash when taking photos, maintaining silence is basic respect! ☑️Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn are recommended for comfortable weather and beautiful scenery! The fewest people are between 6-8 AM, very peaceful~ ☑️Clothing Advice: Wear comfortable sneakers! There are over 2,000 steps in the mountain! Bring a jacket for the big temperature difference~ ☑️Food Recommendations: Don’t miss the vegetarian dishes at the foot of the mountain! Vegetarian chicken and vegetarian ham are made so realistically, and taste unbelievably good!😋 ✨Suggested Visit Duration: 2-3 hours (you can stay longer if you want to explore slowly) 💰Ticket Info: Included in the Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area ticket (160 RMB) 🚗Transportation: 1️⃣ High-speed train to Chizhou Station 2️⃣ Taxi/bus to Jiuhua Mountain Visitor Center (about 1 hour) 3️⃣ Transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus up the mountain Leaving was really hard😭 Standing outside the mountain gate looking back, the wind chimes ring, incense smoke lingers, and it feels like my soul has been cleansed~ This place is not just a scenic spot, but a place where you can find inner peace~ If you come to Jiuhua Mountain, be sure to allow enough time for Dizang Zen Temple! Trust me, it’s absolutely worth the ticket price!🙏