Shaoxing is not only the hometown of Lu Xun, but also home to the Great Buddha Temple in Xinchang

Shaoxing is not only the hometown of Lu Xun, but also a treasure city - Xinchang. When you come to Xinchang, you must visit the Great Buddha Temple. It is a 2.5-hour drive from Shanghai and a 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou. Culture lovers should not miss it. 🚄Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Shengzhou Xinchang Station, then transfer to Bus No. 22 to Dafosi Station 🚗Self-driving: 1-2 hours from Hangzhou, 2.5 hours from Suzhou or Shanghai 🎫Ticket: CNY 70 if booked one day in advance ⏰Opening hours: 6:00-17:00 🏮My travel route: Foxin Square - Jiangnan No. 1 Buddha - Prajna Valley - Foxin Square - Qianfo Zen Temple - Aerial Walkway - Reclining Buddha Hall 🧨The Great Buddha Temple is connected to Foxin Square by a main entrance road. Centered on Foxin Square, the temple consists of five main areas and several temples. It is recommended to take an electric car from the entrance to Foxin Square. 🍓Check-in guide 1️⃣Jiangnan Great Buddha Fudao and Jiangnan Great Buddha are here. The Great Buddha was carved in 486 AD during the Southern Dynasties, with a height of about 14 meters. It is comparable to the Yungang Grottoes and Longmen Grottoes. The pavilions of the temple are also very characteristic and have a fairy-like atmosphere. 2️⃣Prajna Valley This is so worth it. The entire valley's statues and stone carvings are carved out of the mountain, intertwined with flowing waterfalls, full of Zen. After passing through a long dark passage, a giant statue suddenly appears in front of you, illuminated by sunlight. This sense of sanctity and oppression is very shocking. 3️⃣Qianfo Zen Temple It includes an aerial walkway, Qianfo Zen Temple, and Reclining Buddha Hall. Walking along the walkway from Foxin Square, you can see the temple and the mountain integrated into one. The cave is the main hall, simple and thick, not to be missed. 🥘Food There are Nanjie Carbohydrate Kingdom, Great Buddha Temple Vegetarian Noodles, coffee next to Foxin Square, Great Buddha Temple, and Wanda Plaza. Delicious and fun to visit! 🏠Accommodation You can stay near the Great Buddha Temple, which is convenient for eating, living, and traveling.