Yanfu Temple

Yanfu Temple, built during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, is located in the ancient town of Qiandeng in Kunshan, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The temple stands tall and stands a tower of Qinfeng Tower, which enjoys the reputation of the beautiful tower. Two major characteristics of the temple: 1, large jade Buddha; 2, countless ginkgo trees

The brick carvings of the Zhengshan Gate of Yanfu Temple illuminate the wall, and the middle carvings are Buddhist sacred objects symbolizing auspiciousness and richness. On the wall of the Temple of the Heavenly King, the door hangs four platinum characters of "Yanfu Temple", and the forehead shines brightly under the sun.

Yanfu Temple is located in the ancient town of Qiandeng. The south dynasty Liang began to be built, and it has been repaired in the later dynasties. It is one of the larger Buddhist monasteries nearby. There are many pilgrims here, and you have a large Zhaitang to provide vegetarian pilgrims. The fly in the ointment is that there is a small shop selling meat skewers at the entrance of the temple, which is very out of place and disrespectful to the Buddha.

The brick carvings of the Zhengshan Gate of Yanfu Temple illuminate the wall, and the middle carvings are Buddhist sacred objects symbolizing auspiciousness and richness. On the wall of the Temple of the Heavenly King, the door hangs four platinum characters of "Yanfu Temple", and the forehead shines brightly under the sun.

Yanfu Temple was reopened in 1997 with the help of the Kunshan Buddhist Association and the leaders of Kunshan City and Qiandeng Town at all levels. After the opening of Yanfu Temple, under the efforts of the chairman of the Kunshan Buddhist Association, Qiufeng Master and four disciples, they collected funds and began the restoration and reconstruction of Yanfu Temple. After five years of hard work, Yanfujiao Temple was re-expanded and covered an area of 20 mu. The Temple of Heavenly Kings (mountain gate), the Palace of the Great Hall of the Great Hall, the East and West Wings and some supporting buildings and facilities have been restored and rebuilt.

One bridge, one tower and one temple are business cards of Qiandeng Ancient Town, one of which refers to Yanfu Temple. Fuze is stretched, of course, you have to go in and worship. Bye to the Weituo Bodhisattva, see two hands of the sword, you know that it is a big temple. The temple is divided into three roads, the central axis is symmetrical, through the Guanyin Gallery, passing by the monk house, Zhaitang, and coming to the Jade Buddha Hall. It is said that the largest jade Buddha is worshipped, and the Guinness record is evidenced. Dabei Pavilion, Zen Garden and other east and west two roads of buildings are a bit ruined, in the sunset, the courtyard is Sensen, it seems a bit bleak.

Yanfu Temple is one of the four major points of view in Qiandeng Ancient Town. The Qinfeng Tower in the temple is a landmark building in the ancient town and a key cultural relics protection unit in the country. In addition to the temple, there are Daxiong Temple, as well as Dabei Temple (for the worship of Qianshou Guanyin), Jade Buddha Temple (for the world's first jade lying Buddha) and so on. The architecture and landscape of the temple are good and worth a visit. Tickets are 10 yuan, not included in the ancient town attraction package.