Wutai County Nanchan Temple: The oldest existing wooden ancient temple in China, a masterpiece of craftsmanship!

Wutai County Nanshan Temple was first built during the Tang Dynasty. Although it is not large, covering an area of only 3,000 square meters, it holds a very prominent position. The Buddha statues in the temple are all treasures of Tang Dynasty sculpture, and it is also the oldest existing ancient temple with a Tang Dynasty wooden structure in China. It has immeasurable artistic value and can be considered a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Therefore, when traveling to Wutai County, you must not miss this Nanchan Temple, especially for those who love architectural aesthetics. A simple summary of the travel guide for Nanshan Temple in Wutai Mountain is as follows, I hope it will be helpful!
1. Ticket price: Adult ticket 20 yuan, student ticket, senior citizen ticket and preferential ticket price 10 yuan.
2. Opening hours: Closed every Monday, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 16:30.
3. Duration of visit: Although the temple is not large, the precious artworks are worth visiting. It is recommended to visit for at least 1 hour.
4. Best season: Wutai Mountain is also called Qingliang Mountain, and it is cool all year round. Therefore, summer is the best time to escape the heat. Visiting Nanshan Temple in Wutai Mountain is the same, midsummer is the best season.
5. Transportation: Nanshan Temple in Wutai County is far from Taihuai Town, and is closer to Wutai County and Xinzhou Wutai Mountain Airport. The distance from Wutai County to Nanshan Temple is 26 kilometers, and the distance from Wutai Mountain Airport to Nanshan Temple is 31 kilometers. You can take a tourist bus or taxi directly from the airport or Wutai County.
6. Food and accommodation: Nanshan Temple is located in a relatively remote location, so food and accommodation are more obvious. It is recommended to stay in Wutai County, where dining is also convenient.
7. Surrounding attractions: There are not many attractions around Nanshan Temple, and they are only suitable for self-driving tours. The famous Wutai Mountain is located 85 kilometers northeast of Nanshan Temple, and you can drive there for sightseeing.

Post by ADALYNN HOPKINS | Sep 28, 2024