South Putuo Temple

Stepping into Nanputuo Temple, the aroma of incense mingles with the fragrance of ancient wood. Red walls and gray tiles reflect the blue sky, wind chimes tinkle softly on the eaves, and solemn Buddha statues stand within, where devout worshippers kneel in prayer. Walking around to the back of the temple, stone steps lead to Wulao Peak, lush with greenery along the way, where you might occasionally see monks strolling by. After descending the mountain, don't forget to try the vegetarian pastries outside the temple; the mung bean filling is sweet and refreshing. Here, there is no hustle and bustle, only a tranquil peace that calms the mind; even the wind carries a touch of Zen.

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I went to Xiamen on a business trip and visited the city. I came to Nanputuo Temple. Nanputuo Temple is next to Xiamen University, at the foot of the southeast Wulao Peak. It was built in the late Tang Dynasty. It was called Sizhou Temple at that time. It was renamed Puzhao Temple during the Zhiping period of the Song Dynasty. Later, it was named "Nanputuo Temple" because it was located south of Putuo Mountain. It is one of the Buddhist resorts in southern Fujian. The main buildings on the central axis of the temple include: Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Dabei Hall, Sutra Pavilion, etc. There are also drum towers, meditation halls, guest halls, and warehouses. There is a very famous vegetarian restaurant in the temple. Many tourists come here, and many local residents come here to eat. The temple is very popular.

📍Xiamen Nanputuo Temple🕌It’s really spiritual, pray for things you know in advance|||🏻🏻🏻Listen to Sanskrit music, smell the incense, and do everything you want to achieve half-satisfaction. 🎫Tickets: Free🆓reservation required🕒Opening hours: 8:00 am to 19:00 pm. The East Mountain Gate can be entered and exited. The West Mountain Gate can only be entered but not entered. You can enter by entering the temple. During holidays, you need to make an appointment in advance. You can go to the site on weekdays. Reservation ✔️Guide: After entering the temple from Dongshan Gate, you can ask volunteers to guide you for free at the first wooden house volunteer service station. ✔️It is prohibited to bring incense into the temple. After entering the temple from Dongshan Gate, go to the second wooden house or Tianwang You can get free incense at the incense booths on the left and right sides of the entrance of the temple. One per person, sincerely offer incense. ✔️Clean your hands and go to the hand pond under the steps of Tianwang Hall. Place the incense on the incense stand and wash your hands. Remember to dry your hands after washing your hands before taking the incense. . ✔️Light incense. Come to the incense burning places on the left and right sides of Mitateike Pond and light incense. Hold the incense in your left hand and light the incense in your right hand. If there is an open flame on the incense, do not blow it with your mouth. Just let it go out naturally. ✔️Go up the stone steps to the Heavenly King. After worshiping in front of the hall, inserting incense into the incense burner, you can enter the Hall of the Heavenly King. Please note that no incense is allowed into the hall. ✔️Pour through the Tianwang Hall, Jialan Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Mahavira Hall, Dabei Hall, Dharma Hall, Sutra Pavilion, etc., and then go up the stone steps on the right to Manjushri Garden and the Big Buddha. ✔️Return: Go down the stone steps of the corridors on the left and right sides, return to the entrance of Tianwang Hall, and visit the release pond, lotus pond, pavilion, etc. ✔️Leaving the temple: After the tour, you can leave the temple through the Xishan Gate. If you want to take a bus to the Xiamen University (South Putuo) bus station, you can also return to the Dongshan Gate to leave the temple. 📿About the bracelets: There are 4 places to buy bracelets in Nanputuo, one is at the Nanputuo Post Office, the other is on the right side of the entrance to the Tianwang Hall [Dharma Materials Circulation Office ①], and the other is directly under the Dharma Hall [Dharma Materials Circulation Office ②] ], the last one is in Wenshu Garden. Wenshu Garden has many styles of bracelets, and you can also see cats who are always sleeping. The Nanputuo Post Office is near the Xishan Gate exit. Popular bracelets/lucky bags/hanging ornaments are available, including the recently popular three pieces of cat paws. set.

The halls, pavilions, towers and other buildings in Nanputuo Temple not only reflect the artistic style of ancient architecture, but also integrate the folk customs of southern Fujian, which are very ornamental. Nanputuo Temple enshrines many Buddhist statues, attracting countless tourists to visit and worship. Tourists can participate in various Buddhist activities here, such as chanting scriptures, worshiping Buddha, etc., and feel the charm of Buddhist culture.

- Profound historical and cultural heritage: Nanputuo Temple was built in the late Tang Dynasty. After many repairs and reconstructions, it has witnessed the historical changes in Xiamen. The many cultural relics and monuments preserved in the temple carry rich historical and cultural connotations. - Unique architectural style: The temple faces south and is built against the mountain and facing the sea. The main buildings on the central axis are the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Great Compassion Hall, the Sutra Pavilion, etc. The halls and pavilions are rising layer by layer against the mountain, and the corridors on the east and west sides are protected. All buildings adopt the ancient palace-style double-eaved flying ridge roof, decorated with apricot yellow glazed tiles, with a rigorous overall layout and magnificent momentum.   - Strong religious atmosphere: As an important Buddhist holy place in southern Fujian, Nanputuo Temple is very popular. The monks in the temple insist on morning and evening recitation and meditation, and regularly hold various Dharma meetings and Buddhist activities. Visitors can feel the strong religious atmosphere here and gain spiritual peace. - Free and convenient transportation: Nanputuo Temple is open to tourists free of charge, which reduces the cost of tourists' travel. At the same time, it is located in the urban area of ​​Xiamen, with very convenient transportation. There are many bus routes to reach it, and you can also choose to walk or take a taxi. - Complete supporting facilities: There is a free incense donation place in the temple, and vegetarian service is also provided. Its vegetarian taste is exquisite and is deeply loved by tourists. In addition, there are complete rest areas and signposts in the temple to facilitate tourists to visit. - Large flow of tourists: As a popular tourist attraction, Nanputuo Temple has many tourists, especially during holidays and Buddhist festivals. The temple is overcrowded, which may affect tourists' visiting experience and piety. - Noisy surrounding environment: Because it is located in the urban area, the traffic around Nanputuo Temple is busy, the flow of people is large, and the noise is high, which to a certain extent destroys the quiet atmosphere that the temple should have.

The Great Hall is the main building of Nanputuo Temple. It is solemn and majestic, and is a must-visit for tourists and believers. The Longevity Pagoda is an important cultural relic of Nanputuo Temple, with high historical and cultural value. The lotus pond has a beautiful environment, suitable for taking photos and leisure, and is a good place for tourists to relax.

In terms of history and culture, Nanputuo Temple has a long history. It was built in the late Tang Dynasty. After years of changes, it carries a profound historical and cultural heritage. There are many ancient buildings preserved in the temple, such as the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Great Compassion Hall and the Sutra Library. These buildings are magnificent, adopt the ancient palace style, and are decorated with apricot yellow tiles, showing the exquisite craftsmanship and unique charm of traditional architecture. At the same time, the temple also has a rich collection of Buddhist cultural relics, such as the "Lotus Sutra" written in blood during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and the famous white porcelain Guanyin by He Chaozong, which are of great historical and artistic value. In terms of religious atmosphere, as a famous Buddhist temple in southern Fujian and even the whole country, Nanputuo Temple has a strong religious atmosphere. There is an endless stream of pilgrims, incense smoke, and chanting. People enter the temple and naturally calm down and feel the tranquility and solemnity. Here, people can participate in activities such as chanting and praying, experience the unique charm of Buddhist culture in person, and seek spiritual comfort and tranquility. In terms of natural scenery, Nanputuo Temple is located on the mountain and facing the sea, with a unique geographical location. The temple is surrounded by green trees and towering ancient trees, which complement the architecture. Behind the temple is Wulao Peak, one of the eight major scenic spots in Xiamen. Climbing the mountain overlooks the panoramic view of Xiamen and the beautiful coastal scenery, providing tourists with a dual experience of appreciating natural beauty and feeling Buddhist culture. In terms of vegetarian food, Nanputuo Temple's vegetarian food is well-known and attracts many tourists with its exquisite production and unique taste. The vegetarian restaurant has a rich variety of dishes, such as vegetarian fried rice noodles and half-moon sinking in the river. They are not only delicious, but also allow people to feel the vegetarian tradition in Buddhist culture while tasting delicious food. In addition, the temple's vegetarian cakes are also very popular and are a favorite souvenir for tourists. In terms of supporting services, Nanputuo Temple has convenient transportation and can be easily reached by subway, bus or taxi. The temple provides free incense, and each person is limited to one stick, advocating civilized incense. At the same time, there are also volunteer tour guides, who will give tourists detailed information about the history, architecture and Buddhist culture of the temple, so that tourists can better understand this ancient temple. In short, Nanputuo Temple is a tourist attraction that integrates history and culture, religious atmosphere, natural scenery and food, and is very worth visiting.