[2025 Ningbo Attraction] Travel Guide for Xuedou Temple (Updated May)

This time I was invited to join a group to attend the China Design Award. After the official itinerary ended, I went to visit the Xuedou Temple. The clouds here were very low, lingering around the temple. The main place here is dedicated to Maitreya Buddha. It is said that in the Buddhist teachings, Maitreya Buddha is the successor of Sakyamuni Buddha. He will be born on earth in 5.67 billion years to transcend the tribulations. Many tourists come here to touch the feet of Maitreya Buddha, the largest in the world, and it is also known as "last-minute cram". So... if you have a chance, why not come here to touch it and bless yourself?

#Good places to go in the hot summer #Good places for families Xuedou Temple, whose full name is Xuedou Zisheng Zen Temple, is located in the heart of Xuedou Mountain, one of the five famous Buddhist mountains in China, and is located in Xikou Town, Fenghua District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. It originated in the Jin Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. It was named one of the "Five Mountains and Ten Temples" in the Southern Song Dynasty, one of the "Ten Temples and Five Courts of Zen Buddhism in the World" in the Ming Dynasty, and one of the "Five Famous Buddhist Mountains" in the Republic of China. Xuedou Temple is also the Maitreya Buddha's dojo, housing the Xuedou Mountain Maitreya Buddha. Maitreya Buddha is the Buddha of the future, and it is worthwhile to worship him, burn incense, and pray for peace.

🚗 Departing from Shanghai, three days and two nights, self-driving the Siming Mountain winding road 📌 Day 1 🏠 Check in at Siming Lake Kaiyuan Resort, central lake view room, Building 7, 2nd floor 🛞 Leave early to avoid weekday traffic in the city. Navigate to Siming Lake Resort. On the way, you can visit Guanpei Village (a thousand-year-old ancient village) first and have lunch there. ☕️ Check in at the hotel in the afternoon and rest. The hotel occupies the best view of Siming Lake. It's nice to walk around and explore. The hotel provides complimentary fruits and snacks. Sitting on the balcony, drinking tea and enjoying the view is very relaxing. 👣 If you want to go out in the afternoon, nearby is Liangnong Ancient Town (just one main street, not recommended for sightseeing, just drive through). You can also visit the nearby Baishuichong Waterfall, an undeveloped scenic spot (free). It's a 5-minute walk to the small waterfall, and another 5 minutes to the high waterfall. The whole trip won't take much time. 🥘 For dinner, on the way back to the hotel, there's a restaurant (Pinyaxuan Farmhouse, the braised fish head tastes good) or you can eat noodles at the hotel's noodle restaurant. 📌 Day 2 🛞 The most beautiful Siming Mountain winding road: Huxi Line 🧭 Navigation: From the hotel to Xuedu Temple There are many scenic spots and ancient villages along the way (similar to Guanpei Village) 1. Baishuichong Waterfall (skip if you visited yesterday) 2. Yangeling Ancient Trail (skip if you don't like hiking) 3. Siming Mountain Viewing Platform (very nice, you can see the hairpin bends on a clear day, but we had heavy fog) 4. Siming Mountain Forest Park (we only visited the Shenyou Valley section) 5. Thirty-six Bend Village (main production area of Wuzhenjin pine, high mountain garden village) 6. Xuedu Temple (excellent, with a giant Maitreya Buddha in the back courtyard that soars into the clouds; you can take an elevator directly to the Buddha's feet) 🌃 In the evening, you can stay at a hotel in Xikou Town. We chose to drive an extra 20 km to stay in Fenghua (Atour Hotel at Huizheng Old Street, breakfast not included, good breakfast places nearby). In the evening, you can explore the old street (all food and drinks). 🥘 Dinner: Recommend taking a Didi to Old Ningbo Alley Restaurant (Guangping Road branch). Try the crab paste, silver clams, swimming crabs, and eel soup, then walk back to the hotel in about 30 minutes. 📌 Day 3 🥣 For breakfast, recommend going to Zhuangyuan Fang Wonton next to the hotel. The small wontons are delicious, especially the freshly made baked biscuits, which are hot, crispy, and fragrant. 🛍️ Buy some special Fenghua souvenirs on the old street, and happily return home.

Originally built during the Jin Dynasty and rising to prominence during the Tang Dynasty, the ancient Xuedou Temple is nestled on Mount Xuedou in the Siming Mountains of Fenghua. Mount Xuedou is also one of the five most famous Buddhist mountains in China. Xuedou Temple is most famous for its Maitreya Buddha statue. I even touched it back when I was taking the college entrance exam. Xuedou Temple underwent renovations before the World Buddhist Forum and is now quite beautiful. With its Tang Dynasty architectural style, it's a great place for young people in Hanfu to take photos. 🌟Highlights: Maitreya Buddha 📍Address: Navigate to Xuedou Temple ⏳Duration: 1 hour

🌟Highlights: Xuedou Temple is one of the five most famous Buddhist mountains in China and is known as the "Maitreya Dojo." The temple houses the world's tallest seated bronze open-air Maitreya Buddha statue, standing at 33 meters high. Xuedou Temple has a long history and rich cultural heritage, and is one of the ten Chan Buddhist temples. 💰Average cost: Xuedou Temple requires an entrance ticket. 50 CNY/person (Xuedou Temple only), half price for seniors over 60 and children under 6, free for seniors over 70. Maitreya Altar has a separate entrance ticket of 20 CNY/person. ❤Recommended reasons: There are many places to explore in Xuedou Temple. You can follow the map and walk clockwise. The Maitreya Altar is a place for cyber worship. There is a canteen serving vegetarian meals inside Xuedou Temple, where you can have lunch.

Xuedou Temple, nestled among the picturesque landscapes of Lingshan in Ningbo, is a place of ancient elegance and grandeur. It is a serene sanctuary that blends the beauty of nature with Buddhist culture. The temple's thousand-year-old structures stand in harmony with modern architecture, with the majestic Mahavira Hall and the towering Maitreya Buddha evoking a sense of solemnity and compassion. The morning bells and evening drums echo through the valleys, and the sacred sounds cleanse the soul, encouraging visitors to slow down and savor the surroundings. Whether for pilgrimage or seeking a moment of inner peace, Xuedou Temple offers travelers an unforgettable spiritual experience.

Ningbo 2-Day Tour, Explore the Charm of the City! Don't miss this super practical guide to easily explore the beautiful scenery and unique charm of Ningbo! -- Must-Visit Attractions: 1. 🏛️ Former Residence of Chiang Kai-shek: Step into history and experience the life of Chiang Kai-shek. This place is a microcosm of modern history. 2. 🏞️ Xuedou Mountain: Beautiful mountains and rivers await your exploration. The sound of waterfalls and streams fills the air, and the Maitreya Buddha statue is solemn and mysterious. 3. 🙏 Maitreya in the World (Xuedou Temple): Xuedou Temple is accompanied by the Great Buddha, a landmark attraction not to be missed! -- Travel Preparation: 🧳 👕 Choose some lightweight and breathable autumn clothes. The temperature in Ningbo in November is moderate, but the sea breeze may be slightly cool, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket. 🎒 A backpack is essential for carrying snacks, a water bottle, and a power bank to ensure your journey is uninterrupted. 📷 Make sure your camera or phone is fully charged. The scenery in Ningbo is so beautiful that you don't want to miss any of it! 🆔 Don't forget your ID card and other necessary documents. Safety comes first when traveling. -- Ningbo, a charming city waiting for you to explore. Pack your bags and start your exclusive journey, where beauty awaits you! 🎈

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Continuous low temperatures and high humidity have disrupted what was supposed to be a skiing trip As a native of Ningbo, it was my first visit to Xuedou Temple and I was truly astonished The statue claimed to be the world's tallest outdoor bronze seated Maitreya Buddha, backed by green mountains, is also located on the central axis of the entire temple Looking down from the mountain, the scene is magnificent The day I went, the temperature was very low Snow had accumulated on the eaves of the temple The visitors were very nice Walking in the temple was very quiet, and my heart quieted down with it There are also two huge ginkgo trees in the temple, one male and one female Spring has not yet arrived, but I am already looking forward to autumn

Xuedou Mountain is one of the five famous Buddhist mountains and the dojo of Maitreya Buddha. The Xuedou Temple, with a history of 1700 years, has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The Maitreya Golden Buddha on the top of Xuedou Temple has a smiling face, kind and serene. There are also a pair of thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple, silently protecting the monks. When you come to Xuedou Temple, you can worship and pray for blessings, and also feel the Buddhist culture. Finally, you can go to the front of the Maitreya Buddha statue and touch the Buddha's foot to get some blessings.

Location Navigation: Xuedou Temple Tickets 🎫: 90 yuan There are not many people in the off-season now very clean and suitable to come over If you want to take pictures at the feet of Maitreya Buddha - buy a ticket for 20 yuan for a temporary hold on Buddha's feet I still don't understand why the scenic spot has bought all the tickets There is an additional charge to enter. This phenomenon is really unacceptable I didn't buy it so I didn't go up there to take pictures The newly built side of the scenic spot has a large location and beautiful architecture This side of the old temple is much smaller and there are fewer people

⭐️ Autumn is the most beautiful season of Xuedou Mountain. The mountain puts on a colorful coat. Centered on the Buddha, the scenery of Xuedou Mountain is beautiful everywhere. 👉 We entered the mountain gate and the first thing we saw was a Buddha. The Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, making people dare not look up. ⭐️ The environment around the Buddha is quiet, with only the faint sound of wind and birds, which calms people's minds. Standing under the Buddha, we can also see some small Buddha statues. They are disciples of the Buddha, adding a lot of cultural atmosphere to Xuedou Mountain. ‼️ Starting from the Buddha Scenic Area, we take a scenic bus to Qianzhangyan, tour to Miaogao Terrace, return the same way, visit Xuedou Temple, take a scenic bus to Sanyin Pool, tour from Shangyin Pool to Zhongyin Pool, return the same way to the visitor center, and end the tour. During this day, we will see the most beautiful scenery of Xuedou Mountain: fresh air, beautiful trees, strange peaks, clear streams, and occasional waterfalls, all of which make people linger. 🍲 There are also many special snacks in the scenic area for tasting, especially the tea eggs and grilled sausages at the visitor center. They are delicious and affordable. There are also some raincoat shops that can be used to prevent rain on rainy days. In summary, Xuedou Mountain is a beautiful and magical place. Here you can feel the magic of nature and the profound cultural history.

Let’s go climb Mount Xuedou on the weekend! I saw two thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in Xuedou Temple🍂 The ground is full of golden color, what a healing scenery~ 🎫: 90r ⏰：8:30-16:30

The Maitreya Altar at the foot of Siming Mountain is finally open! · 【Visiting route】 Daci Gate→Future Square→Maitreya Art Museum→Cross-Strait Cultural Exchange Center→Daci Auspicious Hall→Time Corridor→Wanshan Hall→Mt. Xumi→Tushita Heaven Palace… Follow the tour route and you won’t miss any place! The whole process was just wow~ taking photos! Wow~ taking photos📷! . The 1st to 9th floors are circular staircases. You can walk up while strolling, stopping and starting as you go. It is also very fast and you can see the scenery at different heights. The top 10th floor is the Golden Hall. You can also choose to take the elevator directly to it! Right there at the Starry Sky Pillar~ . The whole temple looks magnificent from the outside. Walking inside is another world. The combination of classical and modern styles It’s really a great film! · When it comes to shocking things, it has to be Longhua Dharma Hall Use wide-angle 📷 to shoot better! If you want to take pictures with fewer people, it is recommended to schedule it in the morning or afternoon (I took the photo at 3:30 pm) · 🚧: Ningbo Fenghua District - Maitreya Altar 🕒: 8:30-17:00, admission stops at 16:00 💰: 🆓, you can go in by making an appointment in advance at 📱 🚇: Buses 230 and 269 can go directly there. If you drive, you can park at the tourist distribution center opposite. It takes 1h/5r ·

From Zhongyintan, along the mountain trail, five meters of rice can reach the lower hidden pool. Its scenery gathers peaks, caves, lakes and dragons in one, which is especially beautiful. There are two waterfalls here, known as the Waterfall, a stone boulders under the hidden pool, and a stalagmite next to it, known as the Stone Shoots Peak. The peak is on the lake, the lake is at the bottom of the peak, half-covered, and the whole hidden pool is like a water-covered building. The waterfall is traversing the pool, looking up like a colorful sky, colorful. Walking on the mountain road, you can feel the clearness of the waterfall from afar, especially in this rainy day, you can feel the quietness of Sanyintan. The mountains are continuous, the peaks are stacked, the canyons are vertical and horizontal, the forests are dense, the mountains are full of springs, the streams are staggered, the waterfalls are clustered, and they fall into deep valleys. They rise into high cliffs, and if they dont know it, they walk into the world to the beauty. Wonderland. Continued in the light rain of the patter, and unwittingly went to the center of Xuedou Mountain, where the Buddha voices are quiet and distant, and you unconsciously go to the impetuous and calm down. Here is the ancient temple of the thousand years hidden under the green hills of the mountains.

Xue Dou Temple has a long history. When the mountain was opened in the Jin Dynasty, it was called Waterfall Courtyard. The temple was opened in the Jin Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty became the Ten Fang Temple, and the Southern Song Dynasty Ning Zong was rated as a temple. It was listed as one of the highest level Five Mountains and Ten Brakes. In the Ming Dynasty, it was called "one of the ten Zen temples of the world". The two sides are surrounded by mountains, and the two streams meet. The nine peaks are like "Kowloon grabbing the pearl" and the environment is over. There are two ginkgo trees in the mountain gate, also known as the white fruit tree and the grandson tree. These two ginkgo are divided into male and female, with the female on the left and the male on the right. What is more precious is that they were planted in the Han Dynasty and were called "Han Dynasty Ginkgo". There is a stone monument next to the male tree. The book "Millet should be traced to the resort" refers to the deep connection between Maitreya and Xuedou Temple. According to legend, the Maitreya Buddhism avatar bag monk appeared in the river of Fenghua County and was adopted by Changting Village. Later, he went to Fenglin Yuelin Temple to go out and often went to Xuedou Temple to teach the Fa, so Yuelin Temple and Xue Dou Temple were called Maitreya. It should be traced to the Holy Land and is known as the Maitreya Dojo. Therefore, between the Heavenly King Hall and the Great Hall of the Snow Temple, there is a Maitreya Hall.

Fenghua Xue Dou Temple, Xue Dou Temple, the full name of Snow Dou Zisheng Temple, is a famous Zen temple, which is ranked as Zen Zha Shi and also the dojo of the Bag Monk Maitreya Buddha. There are 2 ancient ginkgo trees in front of the temple. After the temple, General Zhang Xueliang was planted with 2 strains of Nanmu in prison. The snow sinus temple is large in scale, and the Vatican Palace is deep, and it goes from the outside according to the central axis, followed by the mountain gate, the release pool, the Zhaobi, the Tianwang Hall, the Maitreya Temple, the Daxiong Hall, the Rufeng Spring, the Fatang, and the mountains are built. . The history of Xue Dou Temple is long and the patriarch is far away. Emperors of all ages have repeatedly awarded pets, and the cultural relics they have given have also recovered. There are still surviving cultural relics: Yuci Yuyin, Yuci Jade Buddha, Daqing Longzang, Royal Dragon, Dragon Robe and Dragonfly.