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Seeking Seclusion and Visiting Scenic Spots|The Thousand-Year Zen of Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain】**

**【 Guoqing Temple, located in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, is the birthplace of Tiantai Sect of Chinese Buddhism and has a history of more than 1,400 years. Built on the mountain, the temple is simple and solemn, surrounded by lush forests, as if it is a hidden paradise. **Must-visit highlights**: ・**Sui Pagoda**: The ancient pagoda left over from the Sui Dynasty has stood for thousands of years ・**Sui Plum**: It is said that the ancient plums planted in the Sui Dynasty bloom in winter with a faint fragrance ・**Main Hall**: The incense is prosperous, the Buddha statues are solemn and solemn ・**Quiet environment**: The rice fields and streams outside the temple complement each other, forming a poetic picture **Special experience**: In the morning, you can participate in the temple's morning class and feel the solemn atmosphere of the monks chanting scriptures; stroll along the ancient road outside the temple and enjoy the tranquil scenery of the blending of farmland and mountain scenery. The vegetarian food in the temple is simple and light, and it is worth a try. Guoqing Temple is not only a holy place for Buddhism, but also a pure land where people can get away from the hustle and bustle and calm their souls. Come here and feel the beautiful artistic conception of the harmonious coexistence of thousands of years of Zen and nature.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2025
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