Adventures in Quzhou | Root Palace Buddhist Kingdom, exploring the charm of intangible cultural heritage
by FLYNN SANTIAGO
Apr 1, 2024
[RoundNails] Quzhou Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Area (also known as "Kaihua Root Expo Park") is China's first national 5️⃣A-level scenic spot with the theme of root carving art. It is located in Kaihua County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It brings together elements such as giant root carving art, Buddhist culture, and garden landscapes, making it suitable for cultural and photography enthusiasts.
The following is a detailed guide to the game:
[One], Basic Information
- Address: [RoundNails] No. 1, Genbo Road, Kaihua County, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province
- Opening hours: [8:30]8:30-17:00 (may be extended during peak season, it is recommended to confirm in advance)
- Tickets:
- Adult ticket: about 120 yuan [Seeding] (peak season) / 100 yuan [SnowFlake] (off-season)
- Discounted tickets: Students, seniors, etc. can enjoy half-price tickets with valid ID.
- Recommended playing time: 3-5 hours
[Two] Must-see attractions
💡Root Carving Art Museum
- Hall of Five Hundred Arhats: 🪵The world's largest group of root-carved Arhats, with magnificent momentum and exquisite details.
- Future Buddha Hall: The Maitreya Buddha, carved from thousand-year-old camphor wood roots, is about 9 meters high, the highest in the world.
- Root Carving History and Culture Gallery: displays the development history of root carving art and the works of masters.
💡Buddhist Cultural Area
- Main Hall: 🏯Traditional Buddhist architecture, housing root-carved Buddha statues.
- Guanyin Pavilion: A large root-carved Guanyin statue, integrating nature and art.
💡Garden landscape
- Zuigentan: The artificial lake and pavilions complement each other, 📸 suitable for taking photos.
- Bonsai Garden: 🪵Displays various small and exquisite root bonsai.
💡Children's Park
- Suitable for family trips, with root carving cartoon characters and interactive facilities.
[Three], Travel Tips
1. Transportation
- Self-driving: 🚗 Navigate to "Gengong Buddhist Cultural Tourism Area", about 3 hours from Hangzhou and about 1.5 hours from Quzhou city.
- Public transportation: 🚌Take a bus from Quzhou Bus Station to Kaihua County, 🚖then take a taxi or bus (Kaihua Route 1/3) directly to the destination.
2. Best season
- The climate is pleasant and the gardens are most beautiful in spring and autumn (🌱March-May, 🍂September-November).
- Avoid the holiday rush for a more tranquil experience.
3. Other suggestions
- The scenic area is large, please wear comfortable shoes; some exhibition halls are dark indoors, please pay attention to safety.
- Root carving art is suitable for slow appreciation. You can learn about Buddhist culture or root carving knowledge in advance to enhance your experience.
- There are simple meals and teahouses in the scenic area, and you can also bring your own snacks.
[Four], surrounding joint play
- Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park (about 30 kilometers): Explore the source of Zhejiang's mother river, 🚶♀️suitable for hiking.
- Gutianshan National Nature Reserve (about 50 km): pristine forest landscape, a must-see for ecology enthusiasts.
- Kaihua County Food: Try Kaihua’s specialties such as freshwater fish, snails, and steamed cakes.
🎀Gengung Buddha Kingdom perfectly combines nature and humanity, suitable for tourists who like art, culture and meditation. Plan your trip in advance to experience the shock of root carving art more deeply!
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