Kumu An: A High Monk Meditating in a Dead Tree

Check in at this lesser-known Zen sanctuary in Minhou! Kumu An is super close to Xuefeng Temple, just over 100 meters in a straight line, about a 5-minute walk~

🌳 Here hides a legendary thousand-year-old hollow dead tree
▫️ So thick it can fit a person inside 🧘‍♂️
▫️ It is said that ancient high monks once meditated here
▫️ Currently, a golden statue of a monk is enshrined inside the dead tree
▫️ The hermitage also preserves a Zen bed

🌸 Recommended combo ticket:
✔ Xuefeng Temple (free) + Kumu An
✔ Must-visit during plum blossom season: December to February
✔ Perfect for shooting ancient-style photos
✔ There is a super soothing life-release pond at the entrance

📌 Practical information:
📍 Kumu An address: X115, Minhou County, Fuzhou City (right opposite Xuefeng Temple)
⏰ Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

🚗 Transportation tips:
Recommended to drive and navigate to "Xuefeng Temple," free parking available
You can also take a bus from Fuzhou to Minhou and transfer

💡 Tips:
▪ Wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended for stunning shots
▪ Rainy days add to the Zen atmosphere
▪ You can also hike Xuefeng Mountain nearby
▪ Local farmhouses around are cheap and delicious

Come experience this transcendental Zen vibe! Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours~