Ciyun Zen Temple, also known as Ciyun Hermitage or Xinle Hermitage, commonly referred to as ‘Xin An’, is located to the west of the Putuo Mountain coastal archway. It was established during the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli period, reconstructed during the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu period, and was reopened to the public after major repairs in 1991. […]
Cixi City Museum is situated at the northern foot of the picturesque Zhishan Park, adjacent to the newly constructed Zhishan Cultural Plaza. It covers an area of 7,822 square meters with a main building area of 2,000 square meters and a total investment of 4 million yuan. The construction began on June 28, 1996, and
The design of the Spring and Autumn Warring States City is themed around the movie ‘The Orphan of Zhao’ directed by Chen Kaige. The entire city is imbued with the charm of the Qin and Han dynasties, divided into several sections including: the city gate, city wall area, Peach Garden Palace, slum area, Gongsun Mansion,
Starting from the front temple and touring the various scenic spots in the ‘Western Paradise’, one must pass through the Western Heavenly Gate. The so-called Western Heavenly Gate is a natural stone gateway formed by three huge rocks. The stone gateway is narrow and only allows one person to pass through by stooping. There are
On the way from Puji Temple to Fayu Temple, one must traverse a fragrant path known as ‘Yutang Street’. At the end of this path lies a pond called ‘Ri Lian Chi’. Above the pond stands the Hai Hui Bridge, which is the main route to enter Fayu Temple. The bridge was constructed in the
A flagstone road from Fayu Temple to Foding Mountain. It has 1,087 stone steps and a total length of about 1 kilometer. Climbing Foding Mountain along Xiangyun Road, there are scenic spots such as Xiangyun Pavilion, Yunfu Stone, and Haitian Buddha Kingdom Cliff on the way. Surrounded by beautiful peaks and dangerous rocks. Looking back,
From Fayu Temple to Hui Ji Temple, there lies a fragrant cloud path approximately 3 li long. Originally a woodcutter’s trail, the path is steep and rugged, making it quite challenging for believers to climb to the top of the Buddha’s summit, prostrating every three steps. During the 30th year of the Guangxu period of
The Grace Chapel combines Chinese and Western architectural art. It has a unique architectural style and exquisite decorative paintings.
The Ciyun Jile Zen Temple is located on Moxin Mountain in the southeast of Daishan Island. It is expanded from Ciyun Nunnery. It was initially built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 240 years. Since its establishment, the temple has endured numerous disasters. Since 1983, it
Windmill Amusement Park is located in the Xishan District of Wuxi City. It features a variety of entertainment activities such as shooting, go-karting, and horse riding, making it an ideal place for children to play. It is open all year round from 09:00 to 17:30, with operating hours subject to the daily opening status.
