Hanshan Temple, A millennium of history, a bell that touches the soul

24 Hanshan Temple Lane, Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

One of the major attractions in Suzhou

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Introduction

The Cold Mountain Temple, located in the western outskirts of Suzhou, was first built in the Southern Dynasty over 1400 years ago and belongs to the Linji school of Chan Buddhism. It gained fame from the poem "Night Mooring by Maple Bridge" by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, which mentions "the Cold Mountain Temple outside the city of Gusu, its midnight bell tolling for passing boats." The ancient temple contains a large number of cultural relics, including stone inscriptions of Zhang Ji's poetry, stone sculptures of Hanshan and Shide, and fragments of calligraphy by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin. In addition, the Cold Mountain Temple is also a famous place for praying for blessings. Every year on December 31st, the temple holds a New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony, ringing the bell 108 times, which is highly favored by tourists.

Address

24 Hanshan Temple Lane, Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Opening hours

08:00-17:00 (All day)
Last Entry Time: 16:30 (Jan. 1 - Jan. 31 Mon-Sun) 06:00-18:00 (All day)
Last Entry Time: 17:30 (Feb. 3 - Feb. 5 Mon-Sun) 07:30-17:00 (All day)
Last Entry Time: 16:30 (Feb. 6 - Dec. 31 Mon-Sun)

Transportation

Take the Haohang Line 2/Haohang Line 1/Bus 9002 to Hanshansi Bus Stop, then walk about 330 meters to reach the destination.

Phone 021-59626211