[2025 Haining Attraction] Travel Guide for Jianshanguanyin Temple (Updated Apr)

🌿 Hiking Guide to Dajianshan Mountain in Haining: A Healing Journey Where Mountains Meet the Sea, with a Comprehensive Guide! 📍【Location】 Located in Jianshan Village, Huangwan Town, Haining City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, Dajianshan Mountain boasts a unique location on the banks of the Qiantang River. Known as "Little Switzerland of Jiangnan," it combines mountain, sea, and lake scenery. 🚗【Transportation】 ▫️By car: Search for "Haining Dajianshan Guanyin Temple" or "Dajianshan Paragliding Base" on your navigation app. It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou or Shanghai, with scenic views of the Qiantang River along the way. ▫️By bus: Take bus T202 or T203 from Haining Passenger Transport Center to Huangwan Town, then take a taxi or ride a bike to the scenic area. Driving is recommended for greater convenience. ✨【Must-See Attractions】 1️⃣ Dajianshan Guanyin Temple A thousand-year-old temple visited by Emperor Qianlong six times during his travels south of the Yangtze River. With its back to the mountains and facing the sea, you can overlook the Qiantang River and the Jiashan-Shaoxing Bridge from the top. In autumn, you can also encounter the fragrance of osmanthus flowers all over the mountain. The trail behind the temple is suitable for hiking, with rugged rocks and natural beauty along the way. 2️⃣ Tanxian Ancient Trail Known as the "Great Wall of Jiangnan," this thousand-year-old trail winds through bamboo forests and plum groves. Climb to the top of Gaoyang Mountain (the highest peak in Jiaxing) for a 360° panoramic view of the magnificent scenery where mountains, sea, and lake meet. In October, you can also pick juicy and sweet oranges along the way! 3️⃣ Xiao Xihu Lake After hiking, you can camp or picnic by Xiao Xihu Lake at the foot of the mountain, or try water activities such as kayaking and motorboating. Watching the sunset by the lake in the evening creates a magical atmosphere. 4️⃣ Paragliding Base A must-try for thrill-seekers! Leap from the top of the mountain and soar through the sky, overlooking the panoramic view of Dajianshan Mountain. The winding Qiantang River and the lush green tea gardens are all in view, offering a thrilling and breathtaking experience! 🎫【Tickets】 Dajianshan Scenic Area is free to enter. Some activities require additional fees: ▫️Paragliding experience is approximately CNY 600/person (including a coach), reservations are recommended. ▫️Prices for water activities at Xiao Xihu Lake vary, please inquire on-site. ⚠️【Other Tips】 1️⃣ Wear non-slip hiking shoes and bring trekking poles for hiking, as some sections are steep (such as the Tanxian Ancient Trail). 2️⃣ Bring plenty of water and snacks, as there are few shops on the mountain. Remember to wear sunscreen in summer and windproof clothing in winter. 3️⃣ Be cautious when choosing trails on rainy days due to slippery surfaces. Beginners are advised to follow established routes to avoid getting lost. 4️⃣ There are farmhouses and homestays nearby, so you can plan a day trip or stay overnight to enjoy the stunning sunrise the next day! 5️⃣ October and November are the orange picking seasons. You can experience the joy of picking oranges on your way down the mountain. Remember to handle the fruit gently. Whether you're seeking the sense of accomplishment from hiking or the poetic scenery between the mountains and the sea, Haining Dajianshan Mountain offers an unforgettable journey! Invite your friends and measure the beauty of nature with your footsteps! 🌄

📍Detailed address: Jiashan, Haining 🚉Transportation: Convenient transportation, free parking, no entrance fee Hiking route: Guanyin Temple is quite large. We parked the car at the bottom and then took the path up. It was quite hot at that time. We walked for more than half an hour because we couldn't walk and had to rest while walking. Be sure to bring water and sunscreen. When you climb to the top of the mountain, you will reach the gliding base. The view is wide, the scenery is very beautiful, and the wind is very cool. Don't go up too early, or it will be very hot. You can go up at about 4:00 to 5:00. Be sure to bring water before climbing (the path we took at that time was a bit steep, so pay attention to safety). 👍Most recommended: Before climbing, I also recommend that you can go to worship Buddha. Several temples have been opened, the environment is also very good, and the temple is very quiet.

Haining Jianshan Guanyin Temple is located on the top of Haining Jianshan, which was built during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. It is the largest Buddhist temple in local history. The Guanyin looking at the sea and the mountain is known as the "Night Guanyin", which is as famous as the Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou. This place is the most protruding place on the north bank of the Qiantang River. The Qiantang River turns to the northwest here, the river surface suddenly narrows, and it is the place where the river tide starts; it is also the best place to overlook the Qiantang River, and the south is the Jiashao Bridge to Shangyu. Looking far away from the temple, you can also see the Jiashao Bridge across Hangzhou Bay and the windmills in Jianshan. The temple does not charge admission fees, there are campsites at the foot of the mountain, there are ten thousand acres of orchards, especially the honey tangerines are the best, there is a paragliding base on the mountain, you can experience the thrill of flying in the sky. For the zero-basic flying novices, the requirements for experiencing paragliding are not high. If you are over 1 meter tall, can jump, can assist the coach to run and take off, you can "soar" freely in the air under the guidance of a professional coach. In short, Haining Jianshan Guanyin Temple in Jiaxing is a good place worth visiting. You can feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture here, and you can also appreciate the beautiful natural scenery.