10. You'll definitely miss out on a lot if you don't visit Hanshan Temple in Suzhou!

Where were you at midnight on January 1, 2023, to welcome the New Year? I was at the oldest temple in China - Hanshan Temple in Suzhou. Hanshan Temple is one of the four famous temples of the Tang Dynasty and one of the three major Zen temples in China. It was built during the Tianjian period of the Southern Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,500 years. Hanshan Temple is known worldwide for the Tang poem "Maple Bridge Night Mooring" and is also known to the world for "Maple Bridge Night Mooring". The most famous thing about Hanshan Temple is the bell. Every New Year's Eve, a bell-ringing ceremony is held in the temple. Each ring represents a year, a total of 108 times, symbolizing the removal of troubles and bad luck, and the arrival of good luck and happiness. It is said that as long as you make a wish when the bell rings, it will come true in the coming year. The architectural layout of Hanshan Temple is rigorous, simple and elegant, with halls and pavilions staggered and orderly. Among them, the main hall is the main building of the temple, enshrining the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha. There are also eighteen Arhat halls and Guanyin halls on both sides. There are also many cultural relics and historical sites in the temple, such as stone pagodas from the Tang Dynasty, bronze bells from the Song Dynasty, and murals from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, all of which are precious historical and cultural heritage. There is also a special place in Hanshan Temple, that is, the monks of Hanshan Temple. They are diligent in their practice, compassionate, and provide a peaceful and peaceful place for believers to pray. If you come to Hanshan Temple on New Year's Eve, you will definitely be infected by the atmosphere here, feel the joy of the New Year and people's good wishes for the future. Here, you can pray for the safety of your family, the smooth progress of your career, the progress of your studies, and everything goes well. I wish everyone a successful year in the new year!