Nanjing Niushou Mountain Nanny-Level Guide: The Buddhist Kingdom Secret Realm is Absolutely Stunning!

Niushou Mountain! This is definitely the new top trending spot in Nanjing🔥 For those who want to go, quickly save this super detailed guide~

🌟【Must-Visit Core Spots】
1️⃣ Foding Palace - This is not just a building, it’s a work of art!🤩
· The exterior is absolutely stunning! The small dome looks like Buddha’s hair bun, the large dome resembles a lotus throne, every photo is a masterpiece📸
· The Zen Grand View is a must-see! The 7.5-meter white marble reclining Buddha spins around~ The LED dome turns into a starry sky✨ It’s breathtaking!
· The Relic Treasury is 44 meters underground! The golden Buddhist world is insanely luxurious💎 (Whisper: it’s even more stunning than the Forbidden City)

2️⃣ Foding Pagoda - The perfect spot for panoramic shots!👑
An 88-meter tall Tang Dynasty style Buddhist pagoda, climb to the top to overlook the entire Niushou Mountain⛰️ On a clear day, you can even see Nanjing city~

3️⃣ Foding Temple - The sacred mountain’s treasure temple🏯
Built on the mountain in layers, with red walls and golden tiles giving a great vibe~ If you’re lucky, you might catch a chanting ceremony🙏

💡【Super Practical Info】
📍Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing
⏰Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (may close earlier on holidays)
🎫Tickets: 98 RMB/adult (half price for students)
🚗Transportation:
· Take Metro S1 to Hohai University Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride
· Self-driving: navigate to "Niushou Mountain East Entrance," the parking lot is huge

🔥【My Private Route】
✅Lazy Essentials Version (3 hours):
Enter from East Gate → Buy sightseeing bus ticket (20 RMB great value) → Direct to Foding Palace → Zen Grand View → Relic Treasury → Foding Pagoda → Take bus back
This route perfectly avoids 99% of unnecessary walking!

✅In-Depth Experience Version (5+ hours):
Add Foding Temple + Zheng He Cultural Park + Yinlong Lake
Perfect for Buddhist enthusiasts to explore slowly~

⚠️【Pitfall Avoidance Tips】
1. The real relic is only open on major holidays (New Year’s Day/Chinese New Year, etc.)
2. Definitely buy the sightseeing bus ticket! Walking will make you question your life😭
3. Wear comfortable shoes! There’s a lot of walking
4. No photography inside the Buddhist palace, remember to keep quiet

💝Little Tips:
- If you want to see the real relic, it’s best to visit on holidays
- The scenic area offers vegetarian meals (around 50 RMB per person)
- Wearing Hanfu for photos is super fitting!

Trust me! The shock of Niushou Mountain can’t be captured by your phone🙊 Seeing it with your own eyes will leave you speechless from the beauty!

Post by EllaTurner | Oct 18, 2025

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