[2025 Rudong Attraction] Travel Guide for Guoqing Temple (Updated Jun)

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, I came to Guoqing Temple and found that the rice fields here are almost ripe! At the entrance of Guoqing Temple, there is a large green rice field, which has not turned yellow yet. It is said that every October, when the rice fields are ripe, is also the most beautiful time here. Approaching the rice fields, you can clearly see the plump rice grains closely arranged. This rice field and the ancient Sui Dynasty pagoda complement each other. On one side is the sedimentation and tranquility of history, and on the other side is the vigor and hope of life. This rice field, which is about to mature, is like a beautiful symbol, heralding the arrival of harvest and reunion.

🎊A friend is getting married, and the bride is from Rudong. Our group of three cars embarked on a seafood feast journey!! Rudong belongs to Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. It faces the Yellow Sea to the east, so seafood is naturally a specialty here, and it's not expensive! Far cheaper than in Nanjing! According to local customs, we have to eat in Rudong for three days. Wow, how can we miss such a lively event! 🏯Guoqing Temple, it is said: The history of Guoqing Temple is almost equal to the formation of Juegang in Rudong. In the early Tang Dynasty, a sea defense dike separated Juegang from the beach, and Guoqing Temple was built with people's expectations for a peaceful and prosperous era. Juegang Guoqing Temple was built during the reign of Emperor Zongxian of the Tang Dynasty. The monk who built it was named Xingman, the tenth ancestor of Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain. Therefore, the Guoqing Temple in Juegang and the Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain have the same name and originally had the same structural style. When Master Xingman was building the temple, he once said, "If the temple is completed, the country will be peaceful." However, this ancient temple, which has experienced ups and downs for thousands of years in the long river of history, did not achieve the peace and tranquility that Master Xingman had hoped for. 🦀Eating is the main focus. The locals have mastered the art of cooking seafood. Such big sea crabs, such big sea prawns! Tin foil clams, the locals say to use beer to remove the fishy smell before eating. Yes! Fresh! So fresh! 🏗The completed Yellow Sea Bridge now charges a fee, 40 yuan. The bridge connects to Sunshine Island. I don't know if it has opened to the public yet. You can still see a few fishing boats on the sea! Can't resist taking a selfie! Any random shot is like a painting! The sunset over Yangkou Port is particularly gorgeous! Actually, the Yellow Sea is not yellow at all! 🛎Since Rudong's seafood is famous, you must visit the seafood market. Yellow croaker, saury, crabs, sea turtles, and many others whose names I can't even recall. Just follow the introductions and buy. In Nanjing, crabs sell for dozens or even a hundred yuan per jin, but here, even the farmed ones are only 20 yuan per jin, and they are big, meaty, and full of roe. The seafood market in Juegang Town is super cheap. Don't forget to pick some up before you leave! 📷Seeing the sea always makes people so excited!

🏨 Guoqing Temple ❤Recommended Reason: Mount Tiantai's Guoqing Temple is known as the most beautiful and serene temple in China. Whether it is the "most" may be debatable, but the beauty of Guoqing Temple is beyond doubt. 🌟Highlights: As the birthplace of the Tiantai School of Buddhism, Guoqing Temple, which was founded during the Sui Dynasty, holds a revered yet understated status. 'When the temple prospers, the nation is clear,' goes the saying, reflecting the temple's harmony with the changing seasons in the mountains, and now the seas are calm and the rivers are clear. One of the four great temples in China, it is also the birthplace of one of the three major Buddhist sects in China, the Tiantai School, and is rated as a 5A scenic area. Surrounded by mountains, in summer visitors can play in the stream in front of the temple, and in autumn watch the monks dry grains in the courtyard. The Sui plum trees beside the Mahavira Hall have coexisted with the temple for ages, and when the flowers bloom and their subtle fragrance drifts, they tell the history to the visitors. 🚉Transportation Strategy: It is recommended to drive, navigate to Guoqing Temple scenic area directly. If taking high-speed rail, get off at Tiantai Mountain station, then take bus route 7 directly to Guoqing scenic area. Inside the temple, there is a vegetarian meal for 2 yuan and a shuttle bus for 2 yuan per trip. 🕙Business Hours: Guoqing Temple of Tiantai is open from 07:00 to 16:00, parking lot ¥10/day. 📝Note tips: 1. Guoqing Temple is not known for its grand architecture and scale, but for its profound cultural depth, where every inch of soil resonates with the weight and pulse of history. 2. The Sui Tower, visible from outside the temple and built by Emperor Yang of Sui, is one of the tallest ancient towers in Zhejiang. 3. The 1400-year-old Sui plum trees bloom in February and March each year, and are a must-visit spot. 4. The temple is surrounded by ancient trees and stone bridges reflecting the streams, adding a tranquil and timeless charm to the temple, and it is also a great spot for photography.

Spring is really lush It's like being soaked in emerald green Really pleasing to the eye And high in oxygen content Quiet and full of Zen Looking into the distance, the mist is winding It's like a fairyland in another world☁️ A one-kilometer green avenue from the temple entrance🍃 Twin peaks loop around, layers of green hills, babbling streams Suddenly the whole person is quiet, calm and peaceful ... Guoqing Temple, a millennium ancient temple, built during the Sui Dynasty Hidden in the deep mountains, secluded and simple, serene and Zen The deep green lushness, cleansing the soul! ... 🚄High-speed rail can directly reach "Tiantai Mountain"🚉 📝I have organized a 1️⃣-day tour strategy: ☑️Itinerary: Guoqing Temple - Master Yixing's Tomb 👉 Tongxuan Temple 👉 Tiantai Mountain Waterfall 👉 Tiantai Mountain - Tongbai Palace ... ✅Guoqing Temple, one of the four wonders of Chinese temples, a millennium ancient temple from the Sui Dynasty, a millennium Sui plum, a 5A scenic spot with no admission fee. ✅Tiantai Mountain Waterfall, with a drop of 325 meters, is known as the highest waterfall in China ✅Tongbai Palace, the southern ancestral court of the Quanzhen Sect ✅Tongxuan Temple, a secluded Tang-style ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains ... 🏨Where to stay? Homestays at the foot of Tiantai Mountain are convenient and affordable! 🥢What to eat? Local stove head, Tiantai Mountain snacks, Yuqing Residence, Sanmu Yushi 🫓Special snacks? Food cone, selling cakes, flat food, rice cake, mochi, spicy tart ...

After the first sentence, the spring breeze gently brushes, the earth awakens, and the flowers bloom with dazzling colors. Having missed the plum blossoms of Guoqing Temple in February, don't miss the rapeseed flowers in March! 📍Location: Guoqing Scenic Area, Tiantai County, Taizhou City Guoqing Temple was built in the 18th year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (598 AD) and has a history of more than 1,400 years. It is one of the 'Four Great Temples' along with Lingyan Temple, Qixia Temple, and Yuquan Temple. The temple houses cliff inscriptions by famous figures such as Wang Xizhi, Liu Gongquan, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fu, and Zhu Xi, and is one of the key cultural relics protection units in the country. 🎫Ticket: Free! Tour Strategy: Start from the Guoqing Temple Visitor Center ➡️ Sui Pagoda ➡️ Guoqing Temple Screen Wall ➡️ Yuhua Hall ➡️ Mahavira Hall ➡️ Sui Plum ➡️ Yaoshi Hall Must-visit spots: ✅Rapeseed flower field at the entrance of Guoqing Temple: Feel the power and hope of life in the sea of flowers, and experience the tranquility of the soul. ✅Sui Pagoda: Standing at 59.4 meters, it is one of the tallest ancient pagodas in Zhejiang and has stood for a thousand years, of great historical value. ✅Guoqing Temple Screen Wall: The four characters of the ancient Sui temple on the majestic wall reflect the ancient charm of Guoqing Temple. ✅Famous Inscriptions: Don't miss the Qianlong Imperial Stele, Fish Joy Country (Dong Qichang), and Goose Character Stele (half is the authentic work of Wang Xizhi, and the other half is supplemented) around Yuhua Hall. In addition, there are popular shops suitable for photo-taking and checking in near Guoqing Temple, such as Xi De, San Mu Yu Shi, and Bi An Hua Yuan. If you're tired, consider resting in one of them.

|The most worth visiting temple in China traces its origins to thousands of years of elegance. Guoqing Temple | The most worth visiting temple in China traces its origins to thousands of years of elegance Guoqing Temple in Tiantai Mountain is known as the most beautiful and pure temple in China. It is difficult to say whether it is the "best", but there is no doubt about the beauty of Guoqing Temple. As the birthplace of the Tiantai Sect, the Guoqing Temple, built in the Sui Dynasty, has a respected but low-key status. If the temple is completed, the country will be clear. The four seasons in the mountains rotate, and now the sea, Yan and rivers are clear. One of the four unique temples in China, it is also the birthplace of Tiantai Sect, one of the three major sects of Chinese Buddhism, and is rated as a 5A-level scenic spot. Surrounded by mountains, you can play in the stream in front of the temple in summer, and watch the monks sunbathing in the courtyard in autumn. The Sui plum blossoms on the side of the main hall grow symbiotically with the temple. When the flowers bloom and their fragrance floats, they tell the history to pilgrims. Route: It is recommended to drive by yourself and navigate to Guoqing Temple Scenic Area. If you take the high-speed rail, go to Tiantai Mountain Station, and then take bus No. 7 directly to Guoqing Scenic Area. There is a vegetarian restaurant in the temple that costs 2 yuan per person, and a shuttle bus that costs 2 yuan per trip. Tiantai Guoqing Temple is open from 07:00 to 16:00, and the parking lot is ￥10/day. Travel tips 1. Guoqing Temple is not famous for its magnificent architecture and scale, but for its heritage. You can feel the dignity and pulse of history in every inch and every piece of land. 2. The Sui Pagoda, which can be seen from outside the temple, was built by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and is one of the tallest ancient pagodas in Zhejiang. 3. The 1400-year-old Sui Plum Blossom Festival blooms in February and March every year and is one of the must-see attractions. 4. The ancient trees in the temple are towering, and the stone bridge reflects the stream, which adds a sense of tranquility and remoteness to the temple, and is also a great filming point.

The ancient temple of the Sui dynasty, Guoqing Temple, is not only the birthplace of the Tiantai sect of Buddhism in China but also the ancestral temple for the Tiantai sect in Korea and Japan. Guoqing Temple boasts three wonders: the Sui pagoda, Sui plum, and the unique 'Goose' calligraphy by Wang Xizhi. As the cradle of the Tiantai sect, Guoqing Temple holds a revered yet understated status. 'When the temple prospers, the nation is clear and pure.' The seasons change in the mountains, and now the seas are calm and the rivers clear. Surrounded by mountains, in summer one can play in the streams in front of the temple, and in autumn, watch the monks sun-dry grains in the courtyard. The Sui plum tree beside the Mahavira Hall grows with the temple, and when its subtle fragrance wafts through the air as the flowers bloom, it tells the history to the visiting pilgrims. Guoqing Temple

🌿🌸🏞️ 🎉【Shocking Recommendation】Guoqing Temple: A magical wonderland that will amaze the world! 🌟✨ 🌼🌈Walking into Guoqing Temple is like entering a world in a painting. The stone steps are covered with emerald green moss, refreshing. The towering ancient trees gaze upon the accumulation of years; the flowing prayer flags flutter in the breeze, bringing a peaceful atmosphere. 🎐⛩ 🌺🌿Every building exudes tranquility and spirit, hiding a long history and vicissitudes of life. The sound of the mountain bells echoes melodiously, and immersing yourself in it makes people feel as if they have found a home for their soul. 🔔🕊️ 🌲🌌In Guoqing Temple, you can feel not only the ancient wisdom, but also the inner peace and purification. Walking in the temple, everything is quiet and the soul can find a moment of peace, as if it is a paradise. 🌿🕉️ 🌟✨Guoqing Temple, you can find your inner peace and feel the shock of your soul! Come on a journey through a magical wonderland! 🌸💖

Go to Guoqing Temple when the rice is yellow and the persimmons are red I arrived at Guoqing Temple at around 8am. The rice fields in front of the temple had already turned yellow and part of them had been harvested. If I had come later, I might not have been able to see them. There weren't many people visiting Guoqing Temple in the morning, and it still retained the pure atmosphere of a temple. It is said that the monks grow their own food and vegetables, and we also saw the harvested rice. The mottled walls and the polished jade lions reflect the history of this temple. It is recommended to come early, as many tourist groups have already arrived at the temple at 10 o'clock on weekdays. Incense and bracelets are all at the Dharma distribution center in the side hall in front of Yuhua Temple. The low-priced bracelets are no longer provided in bags, so you can bring one to Yuhua Temple to get a stamp. It costs 5 yuan per stamp and only cash is accepted. Go up the small road on the left side of Yuhua Temple and turn left. In a small doorway is Wang Xizhi's Goose Stele. Next to it is the Three Saints Temple. Further ahead is the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats. It is highly recommended to visit. The Arhats have different expressions and movements. Some take off their shoes and tuck them under their armpits, some roll up their trouser legs to go into the water, and some help to scratch their itch. It's very interesting. Now vegetarian food is not available to the public. There is tea available, including black tea and Pu'er. There is a small teahouse where you can sit and rest. You can go to Guoqing Temple to see the Sui Pagoda. There is a popular restaurant Sanmu Yushi next to the rice field. It mainly provides Western-style simple meals. It is a good place to enjoy the scenery, facing the rice field and surrounded by persimmon trees. There are just a lot of mosquitoes, and you are not allowed to enter at 3 or 3:30. Hangzhou ID cards are free of admission before the end of October, but not free of glass bridge tickets. Those who are not physically fit can climb from the Big Waterfall to the 4th Waterfall and return the same way. If you are still physically fit, I think you can climb to the top. It took us about 2 hours and we took a break in the middle. If you exercise normally, you won’t be very tired. The latter part is relatively flat and is a plank road on the edge of the cliff. It is very comfortable to walk on. When you reach the top, you can take the bus back to the entrance. You need to buy a ticket for this. You can also buy a ticket for Huixian Bridge, which is a glass bridge, to go to Qiongtai Wonderland for 80 yuan. If you don't want to cross the bridge, you can also exit the Grand Waterfall Scenic Area and take a slight detour to enter from the entrance of Qiongtai Wonderland. In this direction, you have to go down stairs to Qiongtai. There is a relatively steep section of stairs when you first enter, but it becomes very flat after half an hour. The scenery is average. It takes about an hour and a half to get to the bottom. There is a free bus back to the entrance of the Grand Waterfall, which runs every half an hour. The latest seems to be 5 o'clock. I went to Yuqingzhai for dinner. The five tigers and sheep rolls were good, with liver slices inside. The meat in the flatbreads was like dumpling stuffing without much seasoning. It was not very tasty. Overall it was average. Guoqing Temple

A few years ago, I first visited Guoqing Temple. I was filled with emotion and sighs. Peace to the nation, safety to the people. After more than three years, I hope more: Peace to the nation, safety to the people. So, I visited Guoqing Temple again, offering incense and paying respects to Buddha. It's not so brilliant and splendid, a bit old, which makes us feel closer and more in line with our understanding of cultivation. At the incense offering place, there is a monk, handsome and tall. Judging by his plain face, he should be more attractive than the boss in 'Blooming Flowers'. He could rely on his good looks, but he chose to cultivate. Remarkable, truly remarkable. I secretly took a photo, he noticed but didn't get angry, just glanced at me with a faint look. It was an understanding of me, and also a restraint on me, so that I dare not post his handsome photo, afraid of offending the cultivator, afraid of causing trouble if it spreads out, what if it disturbs him, disturbs his cultivation heart. Wouldn't that be a sin? The plum blossoms outside the main hall have bloomed, if you pay attention, you can smell the fragrance. Unfortunately, there are few careful people and few careful hearts. More are: self-interest, personal gain, concern for him, concern for her. No bottom line, no restraint, and no self-restraint. Plum blossoms, in accordance with the season, following the will of heaven, blooming, fragrant: Sun, moon, earth, what are you? I calculated the time to come here, offered incense and paid respects to Buddha, and then had a vegetarian meal. I asked the monk, he said, it's not open to the public anymore. There's a loss. It's a loss, but it's not a loss. The internet-famous place that doesn't want to be internet-famous (Guoqing Temple), might it have disturbed the monks' cultivation? Possibly. But more importantly, nothing can be perfect and complete. The moon waxes and wanes? The moon waxes and wanes. I was reminiscing about the vegetarian meal at Anji Lingfeng Temple, rushing to Xiayanbei Village, wanting to see the mountains and the sky. Peace to the nation, safety to the people.