Day 1 Suzhou → Jingshan Ancient Trail → Pray for blessings → Suzhou
07:00
Meeting point 1: 07:00-07:10, intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Self-driving cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)
Meeting Point 2: 07:30-07:35, Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting for the bus under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)
11:00
Arrive at the Dajingshan Distribution Center and take a free shuttle bus to the foot of Jingshan Mountain. After a brief warm-up, hike up the Jingshan Ancient Trail, approximately 3 kilometers long and taking an estimated 1.5 hours. Surrounded by lush bamboo groves and a gentle breeze, the trail offers the joy of a leisurely hike and the beauty of nature.
12:00
Upon arrival at Jingshan Temple, we first washed our hands in the Xixin Pond, located to the left of the temple entrance. Washing your hands cleanses your heart, allowing you to let go of all attachments and enjoy the temple's vegetarian lunch. Known for its healthy and delicious food, the vegetarian meals at Jingshan Temple offer a unique dining experience.
After your meal, you can visit the ancient architectural complex within Jingshan Temple, appreciate the unique charm of Song Dynasty architecture and the profound connotation of Buddhist culture, leisurely experience the exquisiteness of Zen culture, and explore the tranquility deep in your heart.
【Temple Visiting Tips】
Miaoxiang Hall: The dining hall of Jingshan Temple, which serves vegetarian food, is a good place to experience the temple's dining culture.
Cafe: There is a cafe in the temple, which provides a place to rest and enjoy coffee. The environment is quiet and it is a good place to relax.
Special event during the New Year and Spring Festival: Pray for blessings on the Jingshan Ancient Trail: During the New Year and Spring Festival, Jingshan Temple will hold a blessing event. Citizens are encouraged to visit the temple to pray for blessings and welcome the new year. For details, please refer to the official account [Jingshan Zen Temple] for details. If you are lucky, you will also receive a blessing scroll.
4:00 PM
Gather everyone and take the shuttle bus down the mountain to the designated meeting point, then transfer to the bus you took when you came and return.
7:00 PM
When we arrived at the departure point in Suzhou, we all said goodbye with tears in our eyes. It was still early to get back, so it was convenient for everyone to go home and reunite!
Due to the restriction of buses at the starting point of the ancient trail, you need to take a free scenic shuttle bus from the Dajingshan Distribution Center to reach the hiking point.
The journey takes about 15 minutes. The waiting time depends on the specific situation of the day. If the queue exceeds 1 hour during the Spring Festival, the tour leader will change the itinerary: the minibus will stop directly at Jingshan Temple, and the hike will be changed to a 3-4 km downhill hike on the Jingshan Ancient Trail.
