Tian Ning Zen Temple in Changzhou | A must-visit place

When you come to Changzhou, don't miss the historic Tian Ning Zen Temple! This ancient temple, which was founded during the Tang Dynasty, has a history of more than 1300 years and is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temples in Changzhou City.🏯 The architectural style of Tian Ning Zen Temple is unique and full of rich Chinese traditional cultural atmosphere! The main buildings in the temple include the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha's Hall, and the Sutra Depository, among which the Great Buddha's Hall is the most important building in the temple. Its eaves brick carving design is rare in the temples in the south of the Yangtze River! Inside, there is a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, which is majestic and awe-inspiring. The Tian Ning Pagoda inherits the style of ancient pagodas from the Tang and Song Dynasties, which is antique✨ The entire pagoda has four elevators, going straight up to 12 floors📌 The 13th floor is dedicated to the temple's treasure - the Lapis Lazuli Crystal Buddha, which was brought from ancient India and has a history of more than 500 years. It is the largest natural crystal Sakyamuni statue in the world. In addition, the entire 13th floor of the Ten Directions Fusion Glazed Hall is made of glazed tiles, which is beautiful and generous🎊 Standing outside the Glazed Hall, you can overlook the entire city of Changzhou, with Hongmei Park next to it, the environment is beautiful🌳 At the highest point of the pagoda, the Fan Yin Pavilion, there is a 30,000 catty high bell, which is a replica of the ancient Tang Dynasty bell. When it rings, the sound lingers, it takes three or four people to turn it, the sound is heavy, and it reverberates... Around the Fan Yin Pavilion, there is a plaque for the highest bell, many people come from afar, just to ring the high bell, praying for good luck🐎 In Tian Ning Zen Temple, there is also an interesting story: During the Cultural Revolution, the temple was subjected to the 'Destruction of the Four Olds', and the old monk came up with a way to smear lime on the Arhat murals on both sides of the Great Buddha's Hall, thus preserving them👏🏻 📆Tian Ning Zen Temple 💰Ticket: 20 yuan/person, Tower climbing: 50 yuan/person ⏰Time: 07:00-16:30, no entry after 16:00 🌐Address: No. 636, Yanling Middle Road, Tian Ning District