Dali｜Jizu Mountain & Jinding Temple ⛰️

#chinatravel 📍Jinding Temple, Tianzhu Peak, Elevation 3,240m Perched atop the majestic Tianzhu Peak of Jizu Mountain, Jinding Temple is more than a sacred site — it’s a place where nature, culture, and spirituality intertwine above the clouds. ✨ Why Visit Jinding Temple? • Named after its iconic bronze “Golden Hall”, the temple sits on the highest point of Jizu Mountain. • The temple gate, designed by Bai ethnic artisans, features elegant flying eaves and carved ridges that showcase the peak of Bai architectural craftsmanship. • Lingyan Pagoda (楞严塔), the iconic tower you’ll see today, was funded by Governor Long Yun in 1929. Built over three years (1932–1934), the 42-meter-high, multi-eaved square pagoda has 7 inner levels and 13 outer tiers — a stunning symbol of historic Buddhist devotion. 🌄 Don’t Miss: Duguang Terrace (睹光台) Right outside the temple gates lies a viewing platform where you can gaze across the grand landscape of Jizu Mountain. If you’re lucky, you might witness the legendary “Tianzhu Buddha Light” — one of the Eight Wonders of Jizu Mountain. ☁️ When conditions are right (usually in late summer/early autumn), clouds gather at mid-mountain, forming a silvery sea. Suddenly, a large circular light may appear — with 6 to 7 rainbow-colored halos surrounding a bright mirror-like center. A mystical phenomenon called “She Shen Guang, your reflection appears vividly in the center — as if embraced by divine light. Come for the views. Stay for the serenity. And maybe… catch a glimpse of the Buddha’s light. #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary