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**【Jiangnan Zen: A Quiet Journey at Wujiang Yuantong Temple】**

Yuantong Temple, located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, is a thousand-year-old temple that combines the ancient charm of Tang Dynasty and Zen. The temple is built by the water, surrounded by green trees, and the canal in front of the temple flows gently, creating a quiet atmosphere of "Zen room with flowers and trees". **Special Experience**: ・**Main Hall**: The hall enshrines solemn Buddha statues, incense is lingering, and it is solemn and solemn. ・**Zen Meditation Experience**: You can participate in morning and evening chanting or sit in meditation to experience Zen life. ・**Walk along the Ancient Grand Canal**: The canal outside the temple has beautiful scenery, which is suitable for slowing down and settling the mind. **Tips**: It is recommended to visit in the early morning or evening to avoid the crowds and experience the tranquility of the temple. The vegetarian food in the temple is light and elegant, so you might as well try it. Yuantong Temple is not only a place to worship Buddha, but also an ideal place to relax and find inner peace. Come here, take a break from your busy life and feel the Zen beauty of the Jiangnan water town.
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Posted: Jun 29, 2025
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