Baohua Mountain National Forest Park, A Sanctuary of Serenity Amidst Blossoming Hills

Yangliuquan Road, Baohua Town, Jurong City, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China

There is a famous temple called Longchang Temple on the mountain

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Introduction

Because the yellow flowers in spring cover the mountains, Baohua Mountain is named after them. Later, during the Liang Dynasty of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the eminent monk Baozhi lived there and taught Buddhism, so Baohua Mountain was renamed. Baohua Mountain Forest Park boasts four stunning views: "the beauty of the forest, the splendor of the peaks, the depth of the caves, and the magnificence of the clouds and mist." Longchang Temple is the top-ranking mountain in the Vinaya school, and often receives offerings from pilgrims. It is said that Emperor Qianlong visited Baohua Mountain six times during his trips to southern China, which shows its high prestige in the Buddhist world. Longchang Temple is a typical Ming and Qing architectural complex. Unlike other Buddhist temples, its overall structure is similar to that of a traditional courtyard. The blue tiles and white walls are arranged in several courtyards, which is quite unique. The Great Buddha Hall enshrines the Buddha, and the opposite Bursa Hall is presided over by Weituo. These two buildings are on the central axis of the temple. Behind the Great Buddha Hall along the central axis, there are the Copper Hall, the Beamless Hall, and small courtyards, and there are other small courtyards on either side. The overall structure is grand and clear, which is very convenient for management.

Address

Yangliuquan Road, Baohua Town, Jurong City, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China

Opening hours

08:30-21:00 (All day), 17:00-21:00 (Evening session)
Last admission time: 20:30, 20:30 (Monday-Sunday from January 1 to December 31)

Transportation

Bus: Take metro line 4 to Xianlinhu station, then transfer to bus 191 at the south exit of Xianlinhu metro station and get off at Baohuashan station. It is within walking distance.

Phone 400-1588815