Hanshan Temple

Hanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou. It has a history of more than 1,400 years. It is famous for the line "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell sound reaches the passenger ship at midnight" in the famous poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji. Hanshan Temple is a famous place for praying for blessings. Every day, there is an endless stream of believers who come to the temple to ring the bell, burn incense, and pray for peace. It is mainly composed of buildings such as the Main Hall, Bell Tower, Stele Gallery, and Sutra Library. The tall Sumeru pedestal in the Main Hall is carved with white marble, on which is enshrined a golden statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. On both sides of the wall are eighteen fine iron gilded Arhat statues cast during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, which were moved here from the Buddhist holy land of Mount Wutai. In the stele gallery, you can see fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin, two of the "Four Talents of Jiangnan", as well as poem steles by celebrities such as Yue Fei and Kang Youwei. The poem stele "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" written by Yu Yue, a famous scholar in the late Qing Dynasty, is a unique one in Hanshan Temple.

Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City. It was first built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Dynasty (502-519 AD) of the Liang Dynasty. It was originally named "Miaoli Puming Pagoda". Hanshan Temple covers an area of ​​about 13,000 square meters. Hanshan Temple belongs to the Linji Sect of Zen Buddhism. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, two famous monks, Hanshan and Xiqian, founded Hanshan Temple. Over the past 1,000 years, Hanshan Temple was destroyed by fire five times (some say seven times), and the last reconstruction was during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the top ten famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including stone inscriptions of Zhang Ji's poems, stone statues of Hanshan and Shi De, and fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin.

Recommended play time: 13:00-17:00

I still like Hanshan Temple. It is late autumn in the south of the Yangtze River, so the best time to see maple leaves is actually December. That is why there is Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, and the bell sounds at midnight can reach the passenger ship. This place is actually very close, but it closes early, at 17:30. This is my general feeling about Hanshan Temple. I guess it is because I have known it for a long time, but I feel that behind the fame, if there are no maple leaves, I will love it less. In fact, it is said that Hanshan Temple is famous for its bell sound. It is a bell temple, which is quite special. It is a pity that I have not had the opportunity to appreciate its most famous bell sound until now.

Hanshan Temple is probably the most famous temple in Suzhou. When the down-and-out Zhang Ji passed through Suzhou, he might never have thought that his travelogue-like poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" would make Hanshan Temple famous and create this famous scenic spot.

Just like Zhang Ji's poem, Hanshan Temple is located to the west of Gusu City, close to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Zhang Ji should have come to Gusu along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and moored at the Fengqiao outside Hanshan Temple (now Fengqiao has also become a scenic spot).

The scale of Hanshan Temple is far less than its fame, but as a famous temple in Jiangnan, the architecture is still quite exquisite. If you buy a ticket for Hanshan Temple, there is also a Fanyin Pavilion attraction. Four stars.

Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City. It was first built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD) and was originally named "Miaoli Puming Pagoda". Hanshan Temple covers an area of ​​about 13,000 square meters and has a construction area of ​​more than 3,400 square meters.

Hanshan Temple belongs to the Linji School of Zen Buddhism. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Hanshan and Xiqian, two famous monks, founded Hanshan Temple. Over the past 1,000 years, Hanshan Temple was destroyed by fire five times (some say seven times), and the last reconstruction was during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the ten most famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including the stone inscription of Zhang Ji's poem, the stone statues of Hanshan and Shi De, and the fragments of the inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin.

Although we have never come to Hanshan Temple in the middle of the night, nor have we heard the iconic 108 bells of Hanshan Temple that can eliminate worries, we still follow the footsteps of the ancients and feel the charm of Hanshan Temple.

We bought tickets from a side entrance and planned to enter through the side door, but the kind staff reminded us that we could only appreciate the different scenery of Hanshan Temple by going through the main entrance.

The "Han Shi Yi Zong" at the entrance refers to Han Shan and Shi De.

As you enter from the main entrance, there is a long corridor with classical pavilions with flying eaves and pointed corners inside the yellow walls. On the right is Fengjiang Tower and on the left is Shuangzhong Tower, both of which are derived from the poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge".

The yellow walls set against the afterglow of the setting sun give off an inexplicable sense of comfort.

There is a screen wall between the bridge end and the mountain gate, and behind it is Jiangcun Bridge.

Hanshan Temple is not as solemn as the temples I have visited before. Instead, it has a touch of relaxation and joy. Here, you can invite staff to light candles on the spot, listen to moral explanations, and even feed fish and enjoy the music.

Looking up, I found that the four masters and apprentices from Journey to the West were standing above the temple. Isn't this too unorthodox?

There is a Pixiu on each side of the pagoda, and on the north side of the pagoda is a pond of koi, which is said to be more than 10 years old. Are these koi that have become spirits?

The moon sets, crows cry, and the sky is full of frost. The maples on the river bank and the fishing fires are opposite my sad sleep.

Outside Gusu City lies Hanshan Temple, whose bell sounds reach the passenger ship at midnight.

"Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" by the Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji is a seven-character quatrain that is most familiar to the world. The thousand-year-old temple in the south of the Yangtze River, Hanshan Temple, also became famous because of this poem and has now become a must-visit place for tourists in Suzhou.

Only after I went there did I realize that Hanshan Temple, as the name suggests, is exactly what it sounds like: a chilling imitation of an ancient temple.



Except for the ancient poem itself which is the original one, the rest of the buildings and even the inscriptions are modern antique buildings that were newly built to complement the ancient poem and make money. It seems that the concrete and paint on the walls have not dried yet.



The 20 yuan ticket is a big rip-off. It is a completely modern man-made landscape. The history is just a legend and ancient poetry. There is almost no viewing value. The whole scenic area is purely a commercial fake show to make money by using poetry. The various routines are more blatant than those of other temples. Zhang Ji's poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" should be read like this at the original site today: The moon sets and the sky is full of fake frost. The river maple and fishing fires face the money. The cold heart temple outside the city of Gusu collects money to the passenger ship in the middle of the night.



This poem has become a cash cow for Hanxin Temple. Many tourists are queuing up to pay to be deceived. This famous ancient poem has become a thousand-year-old billboard for the commercialization of this tourist attraction. It is a peak of cultural plunder. I guess Mr. Zhang Ji did not expect that the world would become so sinister, with copyrights stolen and wanton hype. What's even more hateful is that this poem has been dismembered into two attractions, Hanxin Temple and Fengqiao. There is also a Fengqiao scenic spot across the bridge next to it, which requires an additional ticket of 25 yuan to enter. At this point, I guess the poet Zhang Ji would beat his chest and stamp his feet when he wakes up, give me back the Fengqiao!

Hanshan Temple is hidden in the bustling world, but it exudes a tranquility and solemnity that transcends the mundane world. The eaves and corners of the ancient temple sparkle with a simple light in the sun, and the melodious bell sounds as if they have traveled through thousands of years, bringing with them the precipitation of time and the meaning of Zen, gently knocking on the door of people's hearts, attracting countless people to come here to explore the tranquility and mystery that is unique to Hanshan Temple.

During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Hanshan and Xiqian, two famous monks, founded Hanshan Temple. Over the past 1,000 years, Hanshan Temple was destroyed by fire five times, and the last reconstruction was during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty.

March in Hanshan Temple is the season of mist and rain. The cherry blossoms in the garden are quietly blooming and the wind chimes are hanging quietly, as if time is flowing slowly, and it is a peaceful and quiet time.

The moon is setting, the crows are crying, and the sky is full of frost. The maples on the river bank and the fishing fires are facing me, and I am worried about sleeping. The bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City reaches the passenger ship at midnight.

One late autumn night during the An-Shi Rebellion in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, the poet Zhang Ji, who was traveling in a foreign land and was depressed and sleepless, was inspired by his genius and created the immortal poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge", which has been passed down for thousands of years and is still included in Chinese language textbooks. It also made the Hanshan Temple mentioned in the poem famous.

Hanshan Temple, located in Gusu District, Suzhou City, was first built during the Southern Dynasty of Liang. I used to mistakenly think that the "Hanshan" here was a place name, but I learned that "Hanshan" was actually the Buddhist name of a monk in the early Tang Dynasty.

There is no subway to Hanshan Temple. We took a subway and then rode a local public bicycle to get there. I can't help but sigh here. As a leader of prefecture-level cities in China and the leader of GDP for many years, Suzhou has not introduced shared bicycles for some reason! For many people who have long been accustomed to relying on small red and blue cars for short-distance connections, it is really hard to adapt without shared bicycles. However, shared bicycles do have advantages and disadvantages. I guess it may be that the people in power saw the stubborn problem of disorderly placement of small cars and affecting the appearance of the city behind saving money and convenience, so they made the decision not to develop shared bicycles.

Compared with the Jiming Temple in Nanjing that I visited yesterday, Hanshan Temple is obviously superior in terms of land size, exquisite architecture and the atmosphere inside the temple. In addition, it is still worth a visit because of the humanistic connotation of the super IP "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge". Of course, there are often criticisms online that this place is all newly built and too commercial, but objectively speaking, looking across the country, there are only a few Tang Dynasty buildings such as Foguang Temple in Wutai Mountain, Shanxi, which have been blessed by various favorable conditions and have fortunately escaped countless natural and man-made disasters and have been preserved intact to this day. Except for these few isolated exceptions, most ancient buildings cannot escape the ravages of time. It is also a more pragmatic and realistic approach for later generations to rebuild them and let more people know about the historical Hanshan Temple through the development of tourism, and let more people come to the birthplace of "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge".

The walls of the buildings in Hanshan Temple are mostly bright yellow, which looks very elegant and beautiful and is also suitable for taking pictures.

Hanshan Temple is a very small temple, too commercialized, and has lost its original charm. The fact is that it is still the same temple and the same bridge, but the sound of the bell is no longer the same.

There are not too many tourists in Hanshan Temple. Compared with Humble Administrator's Garden, there are really fewer. Maybe it was already noon when we went there. The Maple Bridge Night Mooring Scenic Area next to Hanshan Temple is under maintenance and is said to reopen at the end of the year. Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City. It was first built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Dynasty Xiaoliang (502-519 AD) and was originally named "Miaoli Puming Pagoda". Hanshan Temple covers an area of ​​about 13,000 square meters and has a construction area of ​​more than 3,400 square meters.

Hanshan Temple belongs to the Linji School of Zen Buddhism. During the Zhenguan Period of the Tang Dynasty, Hanshan and Xiqian, two famous monks, founded Hanshan Temple. Over the past 1,000 years, Hanshan Temple was destroyed by fire five times, and the last reconstruction was during the Guangxu Period of the Qing Dynasty. Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the ten most famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including the stone inscription of Zhang Ji's poem, the stone statues of Hanshan and Shi De, and the fragments of the inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin.

Hanshan Temple belongs to the Linji School of Zen Buddhism. During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Hanshan and Xiqian, two famous monks, founded Hanshan Temple. Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the ten most famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including the stone inscription of Zhang Ji's poem, the stone statues of Hanshan and Shi De, and the fragments of the inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin.

Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City. It was first built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Dynasty of Xiaoliang (502-519 AD) and was originally named "Miaoli Puming Pagoda". Hanshan Temple covers an area of ​​about 13,000 square meters and has a construction area of ​​more than 3,400 square meters. Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the top ten famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including stone inscriptions of Zhang Ji's poems, stone statues of Hanshan and Shi De, and fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin. Zhang Ji's poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" made everyone know about Hanshan Temple: The moon sets, the crows cry, and the sky is full of frost. The river maples and fishing fires face the sad sleep. Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the passenger ship.

Tickets: 20 yuan



The moon is setting, the crows are crying, and the sky is full of frost. The maples on the river bank and the fishing fires are facing my sad sleep.

The bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City can be heard by the passenger ship at midnight.

Zhang Ji's poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" made Hanshan's name famous throughout the country.

If you don't visit Hanshan Mountain when you go to Suzhou, you will be ashamed of the "hard work" you put into reciting poems when you were a child.



Do you remember that familiar saying?

"If someone in this world slanders me, deceives me, insults me, laughs at me, looks down on me, despises me, hates me, or cheats me, how should I deal with it?"

"Just tolerate him, let him be, let him be, avoid him, endure him, respect him, ignore him, wait a few more years, and then you will see what happens to him."

This is the "Questions and Answers between Hanshan and Shide", the legendary two immortals of harmony and unity.

Now you know where it comes from, isn't it? It's a learning experience~



Historically, Hanshan Temple was one of the ten most famous temples in China. There are many historical sites in the temple, including the stone inscription of Zhang Ji's poem, stone statues of Hanshan and Shitou, and fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin.

Although it is not the peak tourist season, there are still many tourists burning incense and worshipping Buddha, because this place is so famous.

Being there, I can really feel the loneliness and solitude when the poet was writing.

It's just the most famous temple in Suzhou...it's a must-see

My first impression of Hanshan Temple probably came from the line in Zhang Ji's "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge": "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the passenger ship." When you come to Suzhou, you can't miss this temple that I knew when I was a child.

Hanshan Temple is quite different from what I imagined. I don't know if it's because I just visited Lingyin Temple and Yongfu Temple, but I always feel that the courtyard structure of Hanshan Temple seems a bit small, not as grand as I imagined. When I went there, some areas in the temple were under construction, and the smell of paint was very strong.

The stele corridor of the temple is worth visiting. You can see the inscriptions written by historical celebrities such as Yue Fei, Tang Yin, Li Hongzhang, Kang Youwei, etc. In my opinion, I prefer the calligraphy of Yue Fei and Li Hongzhang, and I really can't appreciate the calligraphy of Kang Youwei.

The beautiful Maple Bridge in the morning mist, the Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, and the bell ringing at midnight reaching the passenger ship.

It has a long history and the scenery is average, but it is a must-see if you are visiting Suzhou for the first time.

Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight and reaches the passenger ship. It's pretty good. Worth a visit

The moon sets, crows cry, and the sky is full of frost. The maples on the river bank and the fishing fires are right in front of me, making me sleepy.

The bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City can be heard by the passenger ship at midnight.

Hanshan Temple is famous for the poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" written by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, which reads "Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the passenger ship". It is my favorite poem. It is because of this poem that I fell in love with Suzhou and Hanshan Temple. You must visit Hanshan Temple when you come to Suzhou.

Oh my god, here it comes again. Didn’t I upload it once today?

The bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City reaches the passenger ship at midnight

If you can understand the truth, why do you need to make empty wishes? - Hanshan Shide

Today's Hanshan Temple is no longer lonely and desolate, but travelers always tend to feel homesick when they stop there!

Hanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou and is famous for Zhang Ji's famous poem. This temple is a regular Han Buddhist temple style, with Arhat statues cast in the Ming Dynasty and fragments of inscriptions written by literati. The bell tower in the temple is very famous. A bell-ringing ceremony is held here on the last day of each year, but the bell itself was cast in the Qing Dynasty.

This was the first stop of our visit. It was full of commercial atmosphere and lacked the Buddhist cultural atmosphere. I even had an argument with someone while eating a bowl of vegetarian noodles. There were a lot of people and the boss made the arrangements a mess. This was my first stop and I had a very bad impression of it. Maybe they only care about the RMB in your pocket.

After entering, I found that the main hall was under repair. Well, I unexpectedly discovered that some ancient ginkgo trees were quite beautiful, which made up for the regret of not making a special trip to see the ginkgo trees.

The fish feeding area in Hanshan Temple is very special. There is a small boat specially extended for feeding fish. Children can get close to the fish. A bag of fish food costs 10 yuan. A child can only go in with an adult. There is also a place for copying scriptures at the back. Tourists can copy scriptures. If you go late, it will be over that day. Amitabha.

Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the bell rings at midnight to the passenger ship ~ my sister went to ring the bell! My impression of this place is that the staff are very nice, there is no scam, 5 yuan to ring the bell three times, and there is no charge for copying the scriptures. Even if I don't believe in Buddhism, I feel very involved

Hanshan Temple is located in the western suburbs of Suzhou City. The bell of Hanshan Temple is famous for its sound at midnight reaching the passenger ship.

If you like temples, you can come and have a look. It feels so-so and is quite commercialized. Tickets are required. This area is mostly full of tourists.

This is a place that my Chinese teacher recommended. I felt that I had to see it with my own eyes. It took more than half an hour to get there by bus from Pingjiang Road. The place where I got off was under the viaduct. There were not many people. I had to walk nearly a kilometer to get there. There was only one bus line at the bus stop at the entrance of the scenic spot. It was only once every half an hour, and it was difficult to wait. If you are not a devout believer going to burn incense, you really don't need to rush there. It took half a day to go back and forth.

I bought the ticket for Hanshan Temple online and exchanged it for a small ticket at the ticket office to enter.

There are statues of Hanshan and Shitou in the temple. If you make a wish to them and it comes true, you must come back to fulfill it. There are also beautiful legends about their friendship in history. You can check it out if you are interested. Many people who come to Hanshan Temple will go to the bell tower to ring the bell. You need to pay an additional fee of 5 yuan to ring the bell. You have to queue up in an orderly manner. Ordinary people are advised to ring three times, which represents peace and harmony and a happy family. There are also Buddha statues there, so you are not allowed to take pictures.

Remember that there are two exits. One is the west gate, which is in front of Jiangcun Bridge and faces the Fengqiao Scenic Area. That gate is called the Jietuo Gate. The other is the east gate, which is the tourist parking lot. You can decide which gate to go through according to your needs.

Hanshan Temple is a very famous tourist attraction, and there are still many tourists during holidays. It turns out that most of the very famous attractions are boring, because they have been changed a lot for the sake of profit. I saw something particularly interesting, that temples also need material management.

Hanshan Temple is the only place where I have hired a tour guide. The tour guide only costs 20 yuan. She said that if you don't hire a tour guide, you won't understand the content at all. I thought about it and hired one. In fact, the profit point of this tour guide is to recommend me to spend money.

Hanshan Temple is divided into two parts, with the temple in the front and the park in the back. The park is full of scenery and sculptures. You cannot enter the part outside the temple. The tour guide led me very quickly. Except for telling me about the Buddha statue when I first entered the door, he didn't say anything useful other than that.

The temple is relatively small and not as expected. I thought it would be a tall temple located halfway up the mountain, with a small bridge and flowing water. I like the golden walls.

The unknown mountain temple is famous for a poem by Zhang Ji called "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge". The temple is not very popular, and various copies of the poem can be seen everywhere.

Tickets: 10 yuan for students, 20 yuan for adults. Hanshan Temple is not big and you can visit it in about half an hour. The design of Hanshan Temple is very similar to that of Japanese gardens.

This scenic spot is famous for the poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge". The scenery is OK.

The midnight bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City reached the passenger ship. I first learned about Hanshan Temple through this poem.

The first time I went there was when I graduated from high school, and I have no impression of it until now. This time, I went there again under the pretext of a business trip, and it was worth the trip. The ticket is 20, and the recommended route is to enter from the left side of the temple, visit the Big Bell Temple first, and then walk to the entrance of Hanshan Temple on the other side of the Fengqiao Scenic Area to visit the temple. There are unexpectedly many free explanations, and there are no less than five explanations in the morning and afternoon. I highly recommend it. The tour guide who explained it to us is called Xiao Luo. He has clear ideas and a gentle attitude. I like it. Compared with a quick tour, following the explanation, you can know the meaning of the Hehe Zuting, the origin of the name of Hanshan Temple, the placement of Maitreya Buddha and Weituo Buddha, the meaning of the movements, the definition of the natal Buddha, the origin of the handwritten stone tablet, and so on. The scenic spot itself is very small and there is a lot of traffic, but based on the profound cultural heritage and unique humanized service, I give it a full score

This is a place I knew when I was a kid reciting Tang poems. It is also the most touristy and noisy temple in Suzhou. Especially during the New Year's Eve, the ticket price here increases by dozens of times, and it is jam-packed. It is recommended not to come here during holidays.

Due to the poem "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge" by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, the number of tourists visiting Hanshan Temple during the National Day holiday was as numerous as ants.

The scenic area where the entire Hanshan Temple is located is called Fengqiao Shengjing, and no tickets are required. To enter the Hanshan Temple, a 20-yuan ticket is required.

I originally wanted to take a photo in front of the wall with the three words "Hanshan Temple" on it, but there were so many people there that after waiting for 10 minutes, I gave up and left.

I really have to complain that a small city temple charges 20 yuan. I think it has no special features and is too commercialized. They even offer Coke and Sprite to the Buddha.

These calligraphy are worth paying attention to. I forgot to take photos. Let’s compare them with the previous ones.

The temple is so famous that it is unacceptable not to come here to check in. The temple is not very big. The pond in the backyard is full of carps, which is very interesting. You can buy some fish food and feed them at close range. The inscription in the backyard is the highlight of the visit. People have been taking photos here all the time.

It's a little different from what I imagined. I feel like I went there because of the poem written by Zhang Ji. If you want to know more about history, you can go and have a look. There are free explanations inside.

Because I live in Wuxi, I set off early. It took more than 30 minutes to get on the highway. I arrived at Hanshan Temple right after getting off the highway. I went there early and the parking lot was still empty. It was good to take a look around the temple for 20 yuan. Yes, you can ring the bell for 5 yuan. There is no need to participate in other commercial things. Later, more people started to come. After 10 o'clock, I left the temple. The entrance was very congested, and the road that came earlier was also blocked. All the out-of-town cars parked on the roadside and on the bridge were ticketed. The Suzhou traffic police are too inhumane. They may be short of money.

Hanshan Temple is known to everyone because of that ancient poem. Hanshan Temple has the only sitting white marble Buddha statue in the country. It is also the only temple where you can pray for a happy family. The overall area of ​​Hanshan Temple is not very large, and there are two main halls. There are free explanations at the entrance, which is worth experiencing. Compared with the 20 yuan ticket, the price-performance ratio is still good. It is recommended to play for about an hour.

In fact, it is just a temple and there is nothing much to see. Chinese temples are all similar. The current Hanshan Temple has been renovated in modern times, and it is impossible to find the artistic conception of "the sound of the midnight bell reaches the passenger ship" that Zhang Ji described back then.

I hired the cheapest tour guide ever for 20 yuan, but the key point is that the temple is very small.

The Fengqiao Night Mooring Stele in Hanshan Temple in Nanjing is the real one, while the one in Hanshan Temple is a replica.

Hanshan Temple is a very small temple, and it is very quick to walk around it. You can follow the tour guide and walk slowly. Although today's temples inevitably have a bit of commercial atmosphere, there is a kind of calm and peace in the temple that is different from the outside. It feels like the heart has become calm, and you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while, and feel the tranquility of the moment in the Buddhist temple.

There are tour guides at the door, 30 yuan per person. If you don’t like following a tour guide, you can also walk and look by yourself. Basically, you can listen to all the introductions after walking around once.

There is a carp pond in Hanshan Temple. You can go in and feed the fish after buying fish food for 10 yuan a bag.

Hanshan Temple is not big, so if you walk around slowly, you can finish the tour in an hour.

A very good scenic spot, it feels great to look out from the bell tower. The big bell is also spectacular, and every time someone rings the bell, I feel a shock all over my body. The tower of Hanshan Temple cannot be climbed to the highest point like the bell tower, but can only be climbed to the second floor. However, there is a Han Shi Hall in the temple, and it is also very good to come here to see the story of the friends Hanshan and Shi De and worship.

I went there in the morning when it just opened. There were not many tourists yet, and it was rare to be quiet inside. The most distinctive features here are the bell tower and the bell ringing (an additional 10 yuan is required to ring the bell). Hanshan Temple is not big, it can even be said to be a little small. You can overlook the whole temple from the bell tower. It is recommended to come here at off-peak times. The fewer people there are, the more you can feel the poetic mood and the quiet feeling of the temple.

First of all, I would like to thank the beautiful and generous tour guide Xiao Luo for her careful and wonderful explanation and service! When I visited Hanshan Temple with my mother, there were not many people. When I arrived, I happened to catch the free tour guide service provided by the temple, which gave me an excellent experience. For attractions with rich cultural and historical heritage like this, you must listen to the tour guide's explanation. It is difficult to leave a deep impression if you just take a quick look.

I bought the ticket for Hanshan Temple when I bought the ticket for Tiger Hill at the main tourist entrance of Suzhou. In order to live up to this ticket, I spent half a day to visit it, and I really regretted it. Maybe because there was no tour guide to explain, so I thought it was just a place to burn incense and worship Buddha. The incense was indeed popular, and there were monks living in the temple. The whole temple is not big. There is a place to ring the bell, and it seems to cost 10 yuan per ring. In addition, the roof architecture of the temple is also quite distinctive, and there is a tower which is also a local feature. Compared with it, I recommend Beita Baoen Temple, which is free and has more to see.

The main reason I came here was because of the poem "Outside the city of Gusu, the sound of the bell of Hanshan Temple at midnight reaches the passenger ship". I was pleasantly surprised after coming here. I didn't expect that there are still many people who believe in Buddhism (I am an atheist). Whenever I see someone praying to Buddha, it is quite touching. I have only seen this scene in TV dramas.

There is also a huge bell in the main temple, which makes me think that this must be the largest bell in the world.

The exquisiteness, neatness and meticulousness of Suzhou gardens can be seen in every corner of the temple.

Here I would like to mention that the charges for the Maple Bridge Night Mooring Scenic Area and the Hanshan Temple are separate

You have to go early, Hanshan Temple closes at 5 o'clock

A place with the smell of money comparable to that of a bank, where Bodhisattvas like Sprite, Mirinda and Coke, and a series of activities such as ringing the bell are charged separately. The buildings are worth seeing, but if you imagine a quiet and peaceful temple, then this is impossible.

It's quite fun. You don't need to hire a tour guide at the door. There are not many people inside, and the boat is a bit uneconomical to take.

There was almost nothing to see in Hanshan Temple, but the pink walls of Puming Pagoda were quite interesting. I accidentally discovered through research that Suzhou was also the capital of the Kingdom of Wu during the Warring States Period.

There were even more people at Hanshan Temple than at Qilishantang. The famous Maple Bridge was even fenced off for ticket sales, and it had nothing to do with Hanshan Temple. I only bought tickets for Hanshan Temple. It was almost impossible to take a photo of the three big characters at the entrance without anyone else, as there were constant visitors taking photos. There were even more people inside, making it almost impossible to visit. We could hardly walk, and we almost escaped from Hanshan Temple.

Hanshan Temple in April, encountering evening rain and falling flowers, super beautiful

The reason why I want to visit Hanshan Temple is because of Zhang Ji's "Night Mooring at Maple Bridge". Every sentence of that poem is vivid and colorful, and every word has a scene and emotion! Whenever I read it, I will yearn for a small boat swaying on the quiet river at night. I always want to experience the author's feelings in person... Now I really arrived at Hanshan Temple, but I found that it was full of noise and bustle everywhere. It feels that this place is not the same as described in the poem! Thinking about it carefully, after thousands of years of changes, things have long been different! If Zhang Ji were still alive today, I guess he would not be able to write such a poetic poem in this restless era!

It was a bit hot when I went there yesterday, but no matter how hot it was, it couldn't stop the enthusiasm of tourists. Groups came one after another and no matter how I took pictures, there were only crowds of people and I could only look up to take pictures.

Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the sound of bells at night mooring to the passenger ship. Hanshan Temple is famous all over the world, a thousand-year-old temple, you can visit it when you have time. The scenic area is divided into the night mooring scenic area and the Hanshan Temple scenic area.

There are many historical sites in the temple, and it is a famous place for praying. Hanshan Temple is very quiet. Following the tour guide and listening to the lectures, I felt very rewarding.

Walking in Hanshan Temple, the deep and ancient environment feels like traveling through time. Poetry and Stele Gallery Literati and poets of all ages have carved stones and steles for Hanshan Temple.

Hanshan Temple, the first time I came to Suzhou, I went to Tiger Hill but didn't come, I have to make up for it. Coincidentally, I caught up with the free explanation when I entered the temple, and listened to it. It is very suitable for the family. Famous Tang poems can be seen everywhere, in various fonts and inscriptions. It seems that the koi in the temple are very fat. Thinking of the ones in our family, they are really pitiful and thin like refugees.

After the explanation, everyone got a golden lotus to ensure safety. However, after sticking it on clothes, it was lost after a while (I had a feeling it would be lost when I put it on). Never mind, just let fate take its course.

Hanshan Temple was first built during the Tianjian period of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. It was originally named "Miaoli Puming Pagoda". During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the famous monks Hanshan and Xiqian founded Hanshan Temple here. The temple belongs to the Linji sect of Zen Buddhism. It was once one of the top ten famous temples in China and a 4A scenic spot. It has been destroyed many times in history, and most of the existing buildings were built in the Qing Dynasty.

I wanted to visit Hanshan Temple because of the poem "Mooring at Maple Bridge at Night", but I didn't feel the mood of the poem, I just saw the temple.

Hanshan Temple is located in Gusu District, Suzhou City. It was first built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD). Over the past 1,000 years, Hanshan Temple has been destroyed by fire many times. Most of the temples are from the Qing Dynasty, including the Main Hall, Sutra Library, Bell Tower, Stele Gallery, Fengjiang Tower, and Frost Bell Pavilion. More than 30 years ago, I came to Hanshan Temple. The Hanshan Temple at that time was completely different from the current Hanshan Temple. As time goes by, the simple and ancient Hanshan Temple has become the grand and prosperous Hanshan Temple in front of us.

There is a carp pond in Hanshan Temple. You can go in and feed the fish after buying fish food for 10 yuan a bag.

Naturally, my daughter wanted to go in and experience it. The advantage here is that there are few people and she can have fun to her heart's content.

Later, there were places to feed fish in other places. Looking back, I think this place is really great. Hanshan Temple is not big overall, and it doesn't take much time to walk around, so you can slow down and walk slowly. There is a sense of peace and tranquility in the temple, and it feels like your heart has become calm.

It is said that there are 101 corridors outside Hanshan Temple, also known as the Hundred Miles Corridor. People who walk through it are one in a hundred, and I am one of them. Hanshan Temple is a very small temple, but it is famous all over the world because of a poem. This poem is so familiar that I won't type it here. The temple provides free interpretation services. You can check the time slots for the interpretation before you go.

The bell of Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City reaches the passenger ship at midnight. It is a place for a visit.

There are tourist buses (3 yuan) for Line 1 and Line 2 that shuttle between various attractions, but I only had 2 yuan in change, so I had to go back and take the subway. However, after the subway arrives near Hanshan Temple, I still have to walk 1.3 kilometers to see the local customs and ecology along the way.

You have to buy tickets in cash at the entrance of Hanshan Temple, it seems to be 20 yuan.