Tianning Temple

Tianning Temple in Changzhou, as a Buddhist holy place in Jiangsu Province, is not only a place of faith, but also a paradise of beautiful scenery known as 'autumn charm'. In the late autumn and early winter, visiting Tianning Temple is a rare beautiful experience. 🏯 Here is the travel guide for Tianning Temple in Changzhou, as well as some photography 📸 tips to help you capture beautiful moments. 1️⃣ Best time: Late autumn and early winter is the best time to shoot Tianning Temple. In this season, the maple leaves gradually turn red, and the entire temple is surrounded by a red and yellow autumn scene, giving people a quiet and warm feeling. 2️⃣ Main shooting points: There are many suitable photo spots in Tianning Temple, such as antique buildings, corridors, towers, etc. You can choose different angles and light to shoot, creating unique picture effects. 3️⃣ Shooting angle: Not only can you try the conventional overhead angle, but you can also get different shooting effects by changing the angle of view. Squatting or looking up can find unexpected wonderful composition. 4️⃣ Capture details: In addition to the overall scenery, there are many small and beautiful elements in Tianning Temple. Pay attention to capturing details such as fallen leaves, sculptures, flowers, etc., to add layers and fun to the photos. 5️⃣ Use of light: Making full use of natural light is the key to shooting. In the morning or evening, the sun is soft and warm, which can bring a soft light and shadow effect to the photo. 6️⃣ Humanistic elements: Tianning Temple is also a vibrant place, often with monks and believers chanting and meditating. You can try to incorporate humanistic elements into the photos, capturing the unique atmosphere and emotions. 🕙 Opening hours Every day from 6 am to 5 pm. 💰 Ticket price The ticket price is 20 yuan/person. 🚗 Transportation You can take a bus to Tianning Temple, or take a taxi or drive by yourself. 🏨 Nearby accommodation There are many hotels and guesthouses around Tianning Temple, and you can choose the appropriate accommodation according to your needs and budget. In the late autumn and early winter, you can feel the beauty and tranquility of nature in Tianning Temple in Changzhou, and record these beautiful moments. Bring your camera, follow the guide, freeze the beautiful scenery with photos, and leave precious memories.

Tianning Temple, established during the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era, is known as the Southeast's first jungle, and is ranked alongside Zhenjiang's Jinshan Temple, Yangzhou's Gaomin Temple, and Ningbo's Tiantong Temple as one of the four major jungles of Chinese Zen Buddhism. The Tianning Pagoda was built in 2002, and although it is a modern building, it is breathtaking. As a landmark building in Changzhou, you must come to appreciate the spectacular Tianning Temple and Tianning Pagoda when you visit Changzhou. The Tianning Pagoda has several world firsts: the world's tallest Buddhist pagoda, the world's first gold-topped jade body, the world's largest copper incense burner, the world's first pagoda forest, the world's first scripture stele forest, the world's first Wenwa Pagoda, the world's first underground palace group, and the world's highest bell. Address: No. 636, Yanling Middle Road, Tianning District Ticket price: 20 yuan, 50 yuan for climbing the tower Opening hours: 7:00-16:30 Recommended tour time: 2 hours Transportation: Red Plum Park Station of Metro Line 1 in the city Recommended tour route: Entrance of Auspicious Hall → Eleventh Mezzanine → Eleventh Floor to Fan Yin Pavilion → Fan Yin Pavilion to Twelfth Mezzanine → Sixth Mezzanine → Sixth Mezzanine to Auspicious Hall Exit. Tips: In addition to the Tianning Pagoda, the Arhat Hall on both sides is really spectacular, with more than 500 lifelike clay Arhats, a light show at 20:30 on Saturday nights, the rooftop of the drip drop coffee shop opposite Tianning Zen Temple and the Wenbi Tower in Red Plum Park can capture the beautiful angle of Tianning Zen Temple, security check is required before entering Tianning Pagoda, it is recommended not to carry lighters, pets are not allowed to enter.

Changzhou, also known as Dragon City, doesn't seem to have a high presence in Jiangsu Province, a major tourist province. However, when you really get close to Changzhou, you will find the unique charm of this city. Here you can find the China Dinosaur Park, a tourist body that combines food, scenery, and amusement facilities, as well as the Tian Ning Zen Temple with a history of thousands of years, which witnesses the historical changes of Changzhou. There is also Dongpo Park, a place where Su Dongpo has set foot more than ten times. 1. Changzhou China Dinosaur Park The world's largest dinosaur theme park, with both parent-child play projects and passionate heartbeat projects. The Dinosaur Park is very large and is divided into Magic Rainforest, Dream Manor (recommended for little babies around 5 years old), Jurassic Water World (another park, buy tickets separately), Crazy Dinosaur Man, Brula, Cooksuk and China Dinosaur Museum, etc. Adult ticket 216, it is recommended to buy it one day in advance, and there are relatively fewer people in the morning. Friends who like fewer people are recommended to play in the morning. 2. Dongpo Park Dongpo Park covers the four wonders of garden artistic conception, mountain and forest landform, canal scenery, and historical sites, blending the essence of Dongpo relics, royal style, canal culture, and the rise and fall of Buddhism. It is a unique example of classical gardens in the south of the Yangtze River with a long history, clear theme, numerous cultural relics, beautiful ecology, and unique style on the ancient canal of a thousand years. Today's Dongpo Park has become a part of Changzhou's historical and cultural corridor. Walking in Dongpo Park, shaded by green trees, there are ancient stone bridges from the Qing Dynasty and Dongpo ancient ferry next to Dongpo Park. Walking in Dongpo Park, I can't help but think of the various histories of Su Dongpo and Changzhou. Mr. Dongpo left 66 poems, 10 lyrics, and 103 essays related to Changzhou in his life. This is a precious spiritual wealth he gave to Changzhou, which has had a profound impact on the cultural development of Changzhou in the future and promoted the prosperity of Changzhou's humanities in the following generations. 3. Tian Ning Zen Temple Tian Ning Zen Temple was built during the Tang Dynasty's Zhen Guan and Yong Hui years and has a history of more than 1350 years. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient temple in Changzhou. Tian Ning Zen Temple is known as the 'first forest in the southeast' for its 'majestic and spectacular buildings, tall and solemn Buddha statues, famous monks from all generations, and famous Dharma meetings'. In the early winter of Tian Ning Zen Temple, there are very few people in the morning, and there are ginkgo and other trees that have just turned yellow, which are very suitable for taking pictures. If you haven't seen enough of autumn, you must go to Tian Ning Zen Temple, it's really a great place to take pictures. 4. Jiaoxi Ancient Town Jiaoxi Ancient Town has a deep accumulation and a history of more than 700 years. It is a natural painting of the water town and is the best-preserved ancient town in Changzhou. It is also the only ancient town in Changzhou that has the dual titles of 'China's Historical and Cultural Village and China's Traditional Village'. Approaching Jiaoxi Ancient Town, a small stream passes through the village, especially in the evening sunset, it looks even more beautiful. Adjacent to the Grand Canal, it has created a different canal culture and history. The years have passed, leaving more cultural and civilized history, waiting for tourists to visit and comprehend.

'Everyone's photo album hides so many springs.' 🍃Today is March 5th, the day of Jingzhe in the lunar calendar. After being bright and beautiful for two days, Changzhou welcomes continuous spring rain again. Damp and drizzly, yet it bursts with vitality. 🍃Rainy days are the best filter in the south of the Yangtze River, Only after seeing this misty and hazy rain, Can you truly understand the exquisite verses written by poets. Photos 1-8, Jin Yuan, dreaming of the misty waterways of the south of the Yangtze River. Photo 9, Hongmei Park, 'The warm spring river knows the ducks are the first to sense it.' Photo 10, 'Who can craft such delicate leaves, the February spring breeze is like scissors.' Photo 11, The noisy sound of falling rain, the old alley is deserted. Photo 12, the text wall around the corner of Tianning Temple. Photo 13, the large characters beside the river street in the southern market. Photo 14, the transparent umbrella is undoubtedly an essential photography prop on rainy days. 📷Sony: A7M4 🎞️Lens: 24-105mm/f4, 7Artisans 50mm/f1.8 📮Color grading: vsco

Changzhou, a city filled with awe-inspiring treasures, offers a profound cultural heritage intertwined with stunning natural landscapes, sure to leave a lasting impression. The journey begins in the Tianning District at the Hongmei Park on Yanling Middle Road, Changzhou's largest classical garden and former site of the Tianning Temple. After years of weathering and expansion, it has become a favorite spot for locals to relax and enjoy the scenery. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, the Hongmei Pavilion is nothing short of poetic, and the Wenbi Tower, built during the Qi and Liang periods of the Southern Dynasties and one of Changzhou's oldest structures, stands majestically with its seven stories, offering a panoramic view of the city from its top. Next, visit the Baolin Zen Temple at 98 Hongxi Road in the Tianning District. This royal monastery, founded in 527 AD, may be located on the outskirts of the city, but its unique golden pineapple shape and the ancient and solemn architectural complex are captivating, with each brick and tile bearing the weight of history. Moreover, the Tianning Zen Temple and its Pagoda at 636 Yanling Middle Road in the Tianning District are undoubtedly landmarks of Changzhou. The temple has stood there since the Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era and is known as the 'Number One Jungle in the Southeast.' The Tianning Pagoda ingeniously integrates the ancient styles of the Tang and Song dynasties, with its 14 stories and alternating design of light and dark layers. The top of the pagoda, with the highest bell and the glittering glazed Buddha statues, is truly breathtaking. For a taste of local culture, take a stroll to Qingguo Alley at 100 Heping North Road in Tianning Street. This area embodies the rich local culture and artistic atmosphere of Changzhou, with old houses and new blocks reflecting each other. It's a perfect place to appreciate historical relics or capture modern artistic elements. Don't forget to spend a quiet afternoon at the drip drop coffee shop, admiring the magnificent panorama of the Tianning Zen Temple from its rooftop. Also, don't miss the Changzhou Yinsi Noodle Shop next to the Tianning Zen Temple, where for just 4.5 yuan, you can savor the delicate texture and rich flavor of the authentic Yinsi noodles. As for the Cultural Square, besides the dazzling modern malls, it's also a great spot for capturing urban landscapes. Although the specifics of the commercial content are not detailed, its presence undoubtedly adds more vitality and color to the journey.

Tian Ning Temple is one of the 'Eight Ancient Temples' of Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. The starting point of Slender West Lake: Tian Ning Temple. During the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty, in order to welcome the arrival of Qianlong, the salt merchants of Yangzhou built a palace in the West Garden of Tian Ning Temple. 20 meters down from the entrance of Tian Ning Temple, there is a royal horse head. The word 'horse' in 'Royal Horse Head Pier' is missing the 'stone' character, which is generally considered a typo, but because there can be no obstacles under the emperor's feet, the 'stone' character is removed from the word 'pier'. It is said that during his southern tour, Kangxi ordered Cao Yin to compile the 'Complete Tang Poems' and 'Pei Wen Yun Fu', which were engraved in Tian Ning Temple. Legend has it that it was originally built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was originally the villa of Xie An, a senior official of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. This is the 'Xie' in 'The swallows in front of the old Wang Xie's hall'. After Xie An's death, his son Xie Yan 'requested to convert the house into a temple', which means he asked the emperor to allow Xie An's villa to be converted into a temple. Tian Ning Temple was also one of the main activity places of the Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics during the Qing Dynasty. Nowadays, the statues of the Eight Eccentrics stand on the lawn in Tian Ning Temple, lifelike, as if they have traveled through a hundred years. In the following hundred years, Tian Ning Temple has experienced wars and was once occupied and destroyed. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was properly repaired and protected, and initially used as the Yangzhou City Museum. After the new site of the Yangzhou Museum was put into use, it was used as the China Yangzhou Buddhist Culture Museum. It houses a set of 'Complete Library in Four Sections', with a total of more than 32,000 volumes, about 800 million characters. It is open to the public for free. (Stored in the Wen Hui Pavilion near Tian Ning Temple) Open every day from 9:00 to 17:00.

When it comes to places to play in Changzhou, many people's first impression is the China Dinosaur Park. In fact, besides the Dinosaur Park, Changzhou has many beautiful scenery and food worth seeing. This time I went to Tian Ning Zen Temple. The Tian Ning Zen Temple in early winter has ginkgo trees, ancient green lamps and Buddha, which have a unique flavor. It was built before the Tang Dynasty and is known as the first jungle in the southeast. The Tian Ning Pagoda follows the style of the ancient Tang and Song Dynasties, full of ancient charm. It is 14 stories high, with light and dark layers interlaced. The highest bell and glazed Buddha statue on the top of the pagoda are unforgettable! Of course, the Tian Ning Pagoda is now a landmark building in Changzhou. 🍁Because autumn came late this year, the ginkgo trees at the entrance of Tian Ning Zen Temple and inside the temple have entered the best viewing season. If you still want to see the autumn scenery, why not come to Changzhou, come to Tian Ning Zen Temple, and take a trip to purify your soul. 🎫Tickets: Free Transportation: Located near Changzhou Railway Station, convenient transportation Tian Ning Temple

They all say that you should go to the temple in the early morning when the incense is most prosperous, but I say that Tianning Temple in the afternoon has more charm. Tianning Zen Temple, known as the "first jungle in the southeast", has a unique architectural style and retains a strong Chinese traditional cultural atmosphere. As autumn becomes thicker, the two ginkgo trees at the door have turned golden, and the ground is golden, adding a bit of Zen. It is very suitable for autumn walks and coming here to add incense and blessings. After passing the Daxiong Hall, you can see the Tianning Pagoda in the distance. The tower body follows the style of the Tang and Song ancient towers. It still retains the most original ancient charm to this day, which is fascinating. The setting sun shines on the Tianning Pagoda, and the Buddha's light and golden light radiate in all directions. Paired with the light and shadow yellow wall, it looks more solemn and sacred. If you want to see the panoramic view of Tianning Temple, you can also sit in the coffee shop opposite. The rooftop terrace of DIOPDROP gives you endless surprises. In this world where the road is long and the horse is urgent, I hope you and I can be safe and happy, and everything goes smoothly. Ticket: 20, climb the tower: 50. Transportation: Walk 3 minutes from the subway Culture Palace station.

Changzhou Gourmet Exploration 🚶‍♂🚇 Departing from Changzhou Station, take the subway to Bo'ai Road to start the gourmet journey. At Zhongshanmen Market, I tried the egg burger, beef pan-fried bun, and small wontons, and almost got too full to eat the osmanthus rice cake. 🛍💒 I strolled through Qingguo Alley, and although some buildings were not open, I could still feel its historical charm. Next to the shrimp cake stall on the street, I found a charming tricolor cat with heterochromia, and finally had a drink at the Apron Mom Milk Tea Shop. 🏠🍮 Around the corner is the former residence of Sheng Xuanhuai, and next to it is Zeng's Finance Dessert Shop, where I tasted their double-skin milk, which had a slight fishy taste. Then I walked along Nandajie, bought the taro-flavored koi fish-shaped buns and egg tarts from Egg Tart Prince. Although the koi fish bun skin was a bit oily and the taro filling was not sweet, it still needed some sugar. 🥞🍳 Continuing on, I arrived at the Changzhou Cake and Dumpling Shop, which was bustling with people, and tried their egg pancake, which was a bit salty. Finally, I took a taxi to Hongmei Park, first visited Tianning Temple, and experienced a bit of the fragrance of Buddhism. As the weather was clear, Hongmei Park was crowded, making the experience somewhat congested. 🌸🌳 Leaving the north gate, I came to Hongmei Market. Although the line for chicken cutlets was too long, I still bought a baba cake from a roadside stall as the finale of this gourmet exploration. 🎬

🎢 Changzhou, a city that blends history with modernity, always has endless charm waiting for you to discover. Not only does it boast exciting amusement parks, but it also has a wealth of historical relics that make people linger and forget to return. I recommend arranging at least a two-day and one-night itinerary to deeply explore this city🌇. Attractions Exploration - **Spring and Autumn Amusement Park**: Themed around the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, this place is not only a paradise for entertainment but also a witness to history. It is recommended to spend a whole day here, where you can enjoy spectacular performances as well as experience thrilling rides🏰. - **Yancheng Zoo**: Home to a variety of adorable animal friends, suitable for visitors of all ages. Don't forget to watch the magnificent circus show, which is definitely worth a full day's visit🐘🎪. - **China Dinosaur Park**: Explore the world of dinosaurs, where not only are there vivid dinosaur models, but also a wealth of scientific knowledge waiting for you to learn. It is suggested to spend 1~2 days for a comprehensive experience of the wonderful journey of dinosaurs🦕. - **Cultural Plaza**: Changzhou's new landmark, not only is the architecture impressive, but there are also rich reading resources. If you are a bookworm, you definitely shouldn't miss this place📚. - **Qingguo Alley**: Stroll through this ancient alley with a long history, feel the atmosphere of literati, and try local specialties and buy some local products to add flavor to your trip🛍🍢. - **Tianning Temple**: As a famous Buddhist holy site in the southeast region, coming here to pray for a smooth and healthy journey and future is a must🙏. Food Recommendations - **Old West Gate**: Taste the authentic Changzhou cuisine, the sweet oil flavor here is unforgettable🍜. - **Jiuyan**, **Sanjiu Xiaohuntun**, **Chufan**: Whether you're looking for authentic flavors or healthy light food, there's always a taste here that suits you🥟🥗. - **Xiao Weimin's Rice Cake**, **Juntun Helmet**: As Changzhou's specialties, these snacks are not only delicious but also very suitable as gifts to take home and share🎁. - **Changzhou Cake Shop**, **Nanyang Curry**: Whether it's traditional pastries or exotic flavors, you can satisfy your taste buds here🍛. Accommodation Suggestions Staying near South Street is a good choice, with convenient transportation and numerous gourmet foods around, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey🏨. 🌟 Changzhou, this city awaits your exploration, whether it's a deep tour of history or a deep taste of food, it can make your trip full of happiness and surprises. Plan your travel route in advance, Changzhou welcomes you