🪷 Jiming Temple – Nanjing’s Oldest Buddhist Temple 🪷

Nestled at the foot of Purple Mountain and right next to Xuanwu Lake, Jiming Temple (鸡鸣寺) is one of Nanjing’s oldest and most beloved temples, tracing its origins back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty (over 1,600 years ago).

✨ Why Visit?
• Spiritual Heart of Nanjing: Still an active temple, it’s famous for incense offerings and prayer rituals. Many come here during Chinese New Year to pray for blessings.
• Scenic Setting: The temple’s halls and pagodas rise above the city walls, giving you beautiful views of Xuanwu Lake and the city skyline.
• Cherry Blossoms: Each spring, the road outside the temple becomes one of Nanjing’s most popular spots to admire sakura.
• Cultural Depth: Explore ancient halls, statues, and relics, while soaking in the atmosphere of centuries of devotion.

📍 Getting There
• Metro: Take Line 3 or Line 4 to Jimingsi Station (鸡鸣寺站) — the temple entrance is a short walk away.

💡 Tips
• Entrance fee: around 10 RMB.
• Visit early morning for a quieter experience before tour groups arrive.
• Combine with a stroll around Xuanwu Lake and a climb up the Nanjing City Wall, both just next door.

Jiming Temple is not only about religion — it’s about history, nature, and finding peace in the middle of a busy city. 🌸

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Sep 30, 2025