Walk into Yanji Donglai Temple and encounter a spiritual place where nature and Zen are intertwined

In the Hailan Lake Tourist Resort in Helong Village, Xiaoying Town, Yanji, there is a paradise-like existence - Donglai Temple. When the hustle and bustle of the world gradually fades away, stepping into this pure land is like stepping into a beautiful landscape painting. The green mountains are rolling and the clear water is flowing. Donglai Temple is quietly nestled among the mountains and rivers. Every inch of the air is filled with tranquility and peace. Walking along the winding mountain road, the first thing that comes into view is the magnificent complex of Donglai Temple. The five main halls of Shanmen Hall, Tianwang Hall, Medicine Master Hall, Daxiong Treasure Hall, and Tibetan Sutra Building are arranged in order, like the guardians of the years, solemn and solemn. The two side halls are symmetrically distributed and echo the main hall, forming a harmonious and orderly picture. The glazed tiles of the temple are shining brightly in the sunlight, as if telling the splendor and story of the past. There are exquisite patterns carved between the flying eaves and brackets, and every detail highlights the ingenuity of the ancients. And in this solemn temple, there are three ancient pine trees, like three wise men who have gone through many vicissitudes of life, standing quietly in the mountains. They are the red pine variety, the trees are more than a thousand years old, named after "Fu, Lu, Shou" respectively, bearing people's yearning for a better life. The stout and twisted branches of the ancient pine, the rough bark, recorded the signs of age. They are beautifully tree-shaped like works of art carefully crafted by nature. The fence is covered with prayer signs and red ribbons, swaying gently in the breeze, with people’s wishful messages for family and friends, each word filled with deep emotion. Every year, a large number of tourists come here. Some of them are to appreciate this unique natural scenery and feel the magical charm of nature; some are to explore the long history and culture, looking for the imprint of the years in the bricks and tiles of the ancient temple; When they strolled along the mountain paths, breathing the fresh air, looking at the mountains and rivers in front of them, the majestic ancient temples, and the tall pines, the worries and fatigue in their hearts gradually dissipated. At Donglai Temple, the natural scenery and history and culture are perfectly blended. It is not only a tourist destination, but also a habitat for the soul. Here, you can slow down, be still, listen to the sounds of nature, feel the thickness of history, and find the inner serenity and strength.