Donglin Temple · Aerial View of a Thousand Years of Buddhist Charm
by Lyra # Brooks
Oct 22, 2025
【🙏Healing Journey Under the 48m Golden Buddha|Ultimate Guide to Donglin Giant Buddha】
✨「About Donglin Giant Buddha」
📍Location: Wenquan Town, Lushan City, Jiujiang, Jiangxi
🕊️World's tallest golden Buddha|The 48-meter Amitabha bronze statue stands majestically at the foot of Mount Lu, covered entirely in gleaming gold leaf. The moment you reach the top after climbing 1,080 steps amidst rolling clouds will leave you awestruck! No commercialization or entrance fees, with free incense/tea/blessing cards offered. You might even encounter monks practicing walking meditation~
🚗「Transport Guide」
✅Self-drive: Navigate to "Donglin Giant Buddha" for free parking
✅High-speed rail: From Jiujiang Station → 1h taxi (≈¥100) or take "Jiujiang-Xingzi" bus at Jiujiang Bus Station to Wenquan Town (¥12)
✅Recommended side trips: Pair with Mount Lu/Xilin Temple for a 2-day-1-night itinerary
🍜「Must-Try Food」
▪️Donglin Temple vegetarian meals: Free from 11:00-13:00 (donations welcome), highly recommend Luohan stew and veggie buns
▪️Jiujiang specialties: Post-hike must-eats【Lushan Stone Ear Clay Pot Chicken】【Poyang Lake Silver Fish Steamed Egg】, plus iconic radish cakes and tea cookies from Siji Matou's time-honored shops as perfect souvenirs!
🏠「Accommodation Picks」
▫️Meditation seekers: Donglin Temple lay Buddhist dormitory (book in advance)
▫️Comfort lovers: Donglin Ancient Town B&Bs (¥200+), 10min walk to site
▫️Resort enthusiasts: Lushan hot spring hotels like "Shangtang Hot Spring" with in-room pools for ultimate relaxation
📌Tips:
❶ Dress modestly (no shorts/slippers)
❷ Arrive before 9am in summer to avoid heat
❸ Circle the Buddha 3 times at summit for blessings, free scriptures available at scripture hall
❹ Closed Mondays! No access during Buddha cleaning days
🌿When mountain breezes chime the eave bells while sandalwood incense blends with chanting, you'll naturally find inner peace~This gem just 1.5h from Nanchang deserves a spot on your zen travel list!
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