Embark on a captivating day tour in Nanjing, China, to discover the rich history and cultural relics of Dabao’en Temple and Mt Niushou. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Buddhism and capture stunning photos of the magnificent temple and palace.
- Grand Baoen Temple - At 8am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby in centrally located Nanjing hotels with a signage writing your name. Firstly you will visit Dabao’en Temple or Grand Baoen Temple in Nanjing. It was the first Buddhism temple built in southern China about 18000 years ago. During Ming Dynasty(1368—1644AD), it was the royal temple, the Porcelain Tower in the temple was very well-known in the history. Unfortunately, the temple was destroyed in 1854 in Qing Dynasty. In 2008, there were many relics and antiques unearthed from the temple ruin. In 2010, the temple started to rebuild on its original ruin.
- Niushoushan Forestal Park - Afterwards you will move to the Mt Niushou, which is about 20km away from the city center of Nanjing. It is a nice park to view the woods and temples.
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Foding Tower - Located in the west peak of Niushou mountain, Usnisa Palace belongs to the pit construction, which is 220 meters long, 160 meters wide and 89.3 meters high. The single building area covers about 136,000 square meters. Usnisa means holy relic of Buddha in Sanskrit. One of the holy relics was unearthed in Grand Bao’en Temple in 2008 in Nanjing, which is stored in the Usnisa Palace on the Mt Niushou now. The fabulous construcions here are very impressive.
Later, you will be transferred back to your Nanjing hotel where the day tour concludes.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
Nanjing holds the prestigious title of being one of the four ancient capitals of China. Since the third century, ten dynasties or ruling bodies have claimed Nanjing as their capital, making it a treasure trove of cultural heritage. Your day tour will encompass a visit to the Grand Bao’en Temple, Mt Niushou, and the Usnisa Palace (also known as the holy relic palace). Accompanied by a local guide, you will delve into the city’s past and Buddhist traditions. The architectural designs of the temple and palace are stunning and provide exceptional photo opportunities.
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