Photos of Lianchi Temple

Lianchi Temple, also known as Lotus Pond and Ancient Lotus Temple, is located at the mouth of Lingtang Bay by Wubao Lake. After Concubine Chen died of illness, Emperor Xiaozong planned to build a monastery here to recite sutras for Concubine Chen in order to miss her. Later, the monks were ordered to dig a pond to plant lotus on the east side of the temple, and it was called Lotus Temple. After more than 40 years of continuous construction, the temple hall, the hall, the pavilion, and the qintang painting boat are all available, and it has become one of the famous Buddhist resorts in the south of the Yangtze River. In the vicissitudes of life for 800 years, the Lotus Pond Temple has been abandoned and rebuilt many times. After 1996, it has been continuously repaired and regained its brilliance, forming a complete ancient lotus scenic spot with Chen Fei Shui Tomb, Wenchang Pavilion and Ten Eyes Long Bridge.