Zhenru temple🏯

What to Expect:
The temple’s peaceful ambiance, with incense wafting through the air and the sound of temple bells. The main hall was built during the Yuan dynasty. The other buildings are newly built but look awesome as an ensemble. The ground floor of the pagoda is open to visitors. Near the river there are old bells and artworks on display. Surpisingly there are many doves in the temple which you can feed.🕊

💭Things you can do:
Stay for a vegetarian meal.
Light incense and say prayer.
Feed the doves.
Stroll around the roofed gallery by the river.

💸Admission:
10¥

🕰Opening hours:
6 am to 4 pm

🚇Getting there:
Zhenru station(Line 11/14)
Go to exit 7 and walk for around 300m.

🗒Some Tips & Precautions:
The main entrance is on Lanxi Road
Be respectful: keep voices low and no flash photography in prayer halls.


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Post by Traveler6789 | Nov 3, 2025