Niu Shou Shan, Nanjing | A 4 Billion Yuan Buddhist Wonderland, A Thousand Years of History Awaits

🌸Niu Shou Shan, Nanjing | A 4 Billion Yuan Buddhist Wonderland, a thousand years of history awaits!📸 ✨【Must-See Highlights】✨ 1️⃣ Foding Palace — An Architectural Marvel A sacred temple built at a cost of 4 billion yuan. The giant lotus dome and reflecting pool complement each other, enshrining the parietal bone relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. Wearing Hanfu or a plain long dress, standing under the dome, when the light and shadow fall, it's like being in a Buddhist fairyland. The Thousand Buddha Hall in the underground palace is resplendent and magnificent; every photo is a masterpiece! 2️⃣ Foding Pagoda — Climb High and Embrace Jinling A nine-story Tang-style tower. Climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of Niu Shou Shan and the Nanjing skyline in the distance. The murals inside the tower tell the story of Buddha, and the gentle ringing of wind chimes creates a dialogue with thousands of years of history. 3️⃣ Hidden Dragon Lake — A Forest Secret Realm A must-see on the hike up the mountain! On misty mornings or after rain, the lake reflects the cascading mountains, with black swans swimming in between, as if you've stumbled into a wonderland. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the lakeside cafe offer a truly healing view☕️. 4️⃣ Jinling Town — Where the Night is Still Young Be sure to save the evening for this place! As the lights come on, the Tang-style streets are illuminated. Stroll in Hanfu with a lantern, watch live performances, and admire the intangible cultural heritage lanterns, instantly transported to the prosperous past. 📸【Photography Guide】 ▪️Foding Palace Water Reflection Pool: Use symmetrical composition to capture a "sky mirror" effect ▪️Foding Pagoda Low-Angle Shot: Frame the blue sky and white clouds with the eaves and wind chimes ▪️Hidden Dragon Lake Plank Road: Capture a cinematic atmosphere on a cloudy or rainy day with the misty fog ▪️Jinling Town Blue Hour: The best photos are taken from 6:30–7:00 PM when the lights first come on 🚶♀️【Travel Tips】 ⏰Recommended Route: East Gate → Peach Blossom Creek → Hidden Dragon Lake → Foding Palace → Foding Pagoda → Jinling Town (night tour) 👟Wear comfortable athletic shoes! It is recommended to hike up the mountain (approx. 40 mins) to experience the greenery and Zen atmosphere, and take the shuttle bus down (10 yuan) 🎫Tickets: Book in advance for 145 yuan, half price for students/seniors, entry stops at 4:30 PM 🚇Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Baijiahu Station and transfer to bus G70, or navigate to "Niu Shou Shan East Gate" if driving 💌【Captions Inspiration】 ▫️"The mountain is Niu Shou Shan, the city is Nanjing, when the lotus blossoms in Foding Palace, all beings walk in a painting" ▫️"In this 4 billion yuan Zen wonderland, listen to the wind chimes tell the stories of the Six Dynasties" ▫️"The lights of Jinling Town are like a galaxy left behind by the prosperous Tang Dynasty" 🌟Tips: Peach Blossom Creek dances in spring, ginkgo leaves form a golden carpet in autumn, fireflies light up Linggu Temple on summer nights, and the snow-covered pagoda resembles glazed tile in winter… Niu Shou Shan's four seasons always have something to make your heart flutter! 📍Location: Niu Shou Shan, Nanjing, Foding Palace, Jinling Town 🎨Filter: Waking Up app "Ancient Capital" + lower brightness, enhance blue-orange contrast Save this guide and come to Niu Shou Shan for a romantic journey through time!✨