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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area in Nanjing, Jiangsu | Buddha's top bone relics, three floors above ground, six floors underground

Niushou Mountain is located next to Ningdan Avenue in Jiangning District, Nanjing. Niushou Mountain is also known as Tianque Mountain. The top bone relics of Sakyamuni Buddha are enshrined on the mountain, also known as the "Buddha's top". Niushou Mountain Ruins Park is mainly composed of Buddha's Top Temple, Buddha's Top Pagoda, and Buddha's Top Palace. The Buddha's Top Palace is a deep pit building. Its dome construction almost completely replicates the style of the Buddha's top bun provided in traditional temples. The difference is that behind its bun, people have put on a golden cassock made of light metal. During the Southern Dynasty, Buddhism was prevalent, and there was a Buddha Cave Temple (now Hongjue Temple) south of Niushou Mountain. In the sixth year of Tang Taizong's Zhenguan era (AD 632), Niushou Mountain became the birthplace of the Buddhist "Ox Head Sect" (Ox Head Zen). The relics enshrined in Niushou Mountain are the only surviving Buddha's top bone relics in the world. Because these relics symbolize the most intelligent brain of mankind, they are extremely precious and can be called the unique and supreme sacred object in the Buddhist world today. This Buddha's top bone relic was unearthed in the underground palace of Changgan Temple in Nanjing in July 2008. The three floors above ground are the dome hall "Zen Scenery Grand View". A huge reclining Buddha is enshrined in the center of the Zen Scenery Grand View. The full-length 7.5-meter bronze cast Sakyamuni reclining statue can slowly rotate 360 degrees, showing the Buddha's peaceful and serene Nirvana realm. In the Thousand Buddha Hall on the six underground floors, the most eye-catching is the Relic Holy Pagoda. The pagoda is modeled on the inverted Sumeru Mountain-shaped central pillar in the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, and its appearance is extremely exquisite and gorgeous, symbolizing the pure and solemn Huazang world. And the Buddha's top bone relics are enshrined in this pagoda. Niushou Mountain is bathed in Buddha's light all year round, with lake water and mist, like a fairyland, and has become one of the "four famous places in Jinling" together with Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake, and Zijin Mountain. 📍Detailed address: Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Ticket: 160 yuan/person

N things you must know for a winter trip to Niushou Mountain!

Actually, you don't need any maps or guides for a winter trip to Niushou Mountain, because there is only one stop for the park bus, which is at the foot of the Buddha's Top Palace. Then take the escalator and climb the steps to the Buddha's Top Palace and Buddha's Top Tower. There are many check-in spots outside the Buddha's Top Palace, but it's actually better to take pictures inside the Buddha's Top Palace! 📿Buddha's Top Palace It is a deep pit-style building with three floors above ground and six floors underground. The external space is divided into a large dome and a small dome; the internal space above ground is a Zen landscape with a reclining Buddha, and the underground part is a palace built around the relic hall. To be honest, the Buddha's Top Palace is very shocking, but it comes from the dazzling high-tech sense, the appropriate lighting, the dome like the universe starry sky, the huge Buddha statue with a graceful posture and beautiful face, it has a kind of western church-style mystery and gorgeousness, so the Buddha's Top Palace is more like a Buddhist art exhibition hall. 📿Things you need to know for the trip! There are two gates in the scenic area, the east gate and the west gate. It is more convenient for self-driving to go to the west gate because it is halfway up the mountain. The east gate is at the foot of the mountain and there are more tourists. There is a bus directly to the east gate from the subway station, 2 yuan. There are also black cars 10 yuan/person, not recommended to take. You can take the park bus from the east gate to the Buddha's Top Palace, 10 yuan one way. There is not much scenery in winter, and it is very tiring to walk, so it is recommended to take a bus. There are many park buses, and the waiting time is not long. There are free maps available at the tourist center near the east gate, but they are not actually needed in winter. There is a vegetarian restaurant outside the Buddha's Top Palace from the underground palace, and there are Starbucks, KFC and Haagen-Dazs outside the east gate. 🍁Things you need to know for taking pictures! Take a reflection in the pool at the entrance of the Buddha's Top Palace, and take a picture of the Buddha's Top Tower and the Buddha's Top Palace together in the pool at the back. Try to go around to the back when taking pictures of the Buddha's Top Palace corridor, where there are fewer people. There are always many people taking pictures of the Buddha's Top Tower reflection in the corridor, so you have to wait. There is a particularly good spot in the underground palace, which is to take pictures of each other on two adjacent terraces, which is better than squeezing on one terrace, and you can also take pictures of the lotus seat appearance of the terrace. 📿Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing City Opening hours: 8:30-17:30, stop admission at 16:30 Ticket: 145 yuan/adult (purchase one day in advance) ⚠️The winter ticket is slightly expensive compared to the places you can visit

Five things you must know before going to Niushou Mountain

I finally went to Niushou Mountain in Nanjing this month Almost everyone who comes here will pay attention to the cost of 4 billion However, it's easy to overlook a few issues So I've summarized five tips for you One. If you drive here, buy a bus ticket to go up and down the mountain, we parked our car at the east gate parking lot, took the bus up the mountain, and my husband wanted to walk and do some aerobic exercise, but when we came down the mountain, we found out that we were at the west gate, which is far from the east gate, and it costs more than 40 yuan to take a taxi Two. You can get a discount if you scan the QR code to buy tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot, and you can get a further 20 yuan discount if you pay with a CCB card Three. It's best to come when the weather is good, you can overlook Jinling City from Niushou Mountain when the visibility is high Four. There are five floors in the Buddha's Palace, you must visit the palace from the first floor and then go downstairs from the inside, if you go downstairs from the outside, you can't find the entrance, we went around several times Five. The Buddha's Palace is a deep pit building, where the Buddha's relics are enshrined for a long time, it is 220 meters long, 160 meters wide, and 89.3 meters high in total, with a single building area of about 136,000 square meters. Its external space is divided into three parts: the large dome, the small dome, and the Buddha's cliff; the internal space has nine floors, three above ground and six underground, consisting of the Zen landscape, the relic hall, and the relic palace. There is only one piece of Sakyamuni's skull relic in the world, you can worship Buddha and take pictures as needed

It's worth the trip, 'A Niushou Mountain, half of the history of Jinling'!

I drove more than 300 kilometers to Nanjing. Niushou Mountain is quite large, it is recommended to make a strategy in advance. 📍Address: Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area, Jiangning District, Nanjing City 🎫Ticket purchase: The original price is 160 yuan. You can buy it online one day in advance for a little cheaper, 145 yuan. 🚶🏻‍♂️Admission: Bring your ID card or exchange paper tickets in advance. 🕑Opening hours: 8:30～17:30, stop admission at 16:30. 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 from Nanjing South Station to Tianlong Temple Station Exit 2, transfer to Bus 755 or 712 directly to the east gate of the scenic area. 🚌It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the east gate of the scenic area to the Buddha's Top Palace, all the way up. It is recommended to take the scenic bus (round trip 20/person), which can save some energy to climb the Buddha's Top Tower. The last scenic bus down the mountain departs at 18:00 every day. 🗺️Recommended route: Buddha's Top Palace👉🏻Buddha's Top Tower👉🏻Wuyou Square👉🏻Buddha's Top Temple👉🏻Buddha's Top Front Garden 🔸Buddha's Top Palace There are a total of 9 floors underground and above ground, and 6 floors are open. Recommended tour order: Entrance-1st floor👉🏻-5th floor👉🏻Up to the 1st floor exit in order. Remember to wear shoe covers when entering. 🔸 Dry Buddha's Top Tower: The tower has 9 floors, and 7 floors are open. You can overlook the Buddha's Top Palace and the surrounding scenery from the tower. 📷Recommended photo spots: 1⃣️Outside the palace corridor It looks good no matter how you shoot, there are many people but wait and there is a chance to wait for no one in the picture. 2⃣️Archway People can be inside the archway, and the camera is facing the direction of the Buddha's Top Tower. 3⃣️By the pool outside the palace You can take a mirror effect in the absence of wind. 4⃣️The highest point of the Buddha's Top Tower You can take a panoramic view of the Buddha's Top Palace. 5⃣️Thousand Buddha Hall It is recommended to use a wide angle. 6⃣️The east side of the Buddha's Top Palace against the mountain You can take a picture of the Buddha's Top Palace and the Buddha's Top Tower in the same frame. ⚠️Important notice: Drones are not allowed in the scenic area✈️ ⏰Recommended play time: Reserve 3 hours, because it is really big and there are many projects to visit, you can learn knowledge while being shocked by the scenery in front of you time and time again.

A Niushou Mountain, half of the history of Jinling

The extremely beautiful palace and Buddhist holy land is a must-visit place in Nanjing! The beauty of the underground palace is unparalleled, and the artistic nature of the Buddha's Palace is extremely high! The architectural details are perfect! The super shocking grand hall built with 4 billion! As a cultural scenic spot combining Chinese, Buddhist, and European styles, it has a feeling of European palace. The interior of the Buddha's Palace gives a strong visual feast with thousands of golden Buddhas. This kind of magnificent beauty can only be experienced in person! Niushou Mountain, named for the two peaks on the top of the mountain that resemble the horns of a bull, is also known as Bull Head Mountain. It is one of the four famous sceneries of Jinling, and is known as the 'Spring Niushou'. It is now a long-term place for the Buddha's relics. Main attractions: The Buddha's Palace belongs to the deep pit architecture, and is the long-term place for the Buddha's relics. Its external space is divided into three parts: the large dome, the small dome, and the Buddha's cliff; the internal space has nine floors, three above ground and six underground, consisting of the Zen landscape, the relic hall, and the relic palace. The Buddha's Tower is located on the eighth floor of the Buddha's Tower, which houses a full-bronze Buddha's Vajra Bell, engraved with the full text of the Diamond Sutra written by Master Rongxiang. On the ninth floor, the Tathagata Hall enshrines a seated Vairocana Buddha. Looking far away from the Buddha's Tower, the scenery is open and magnificent, with an excellent view! Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (entry stops at 16:30) Ticket cost: 98 on the day, 88 one day in advance Recommended play time: half a day to one day TIPS: The park is very large and it is a slow uphill journey. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. There is a shuttle bus (10 yuan one way) in the park. It is recommended to take the bus on the uphill section and play down the mountain from the Buddha's Palace.

Best of Nanjing | Niu Shou Mountain⛰️

Famous Buddhist mountain located in Nanjing City. Also known as the “Ox Head Mountain”. It has an altitude of 243m, and an emerging attraction in the southern suburb of Jiangning district. The tourism zone aims to establish a new heritage of Buddhism culture and a new landscape or modern architecture art. What to see there? •Usnisa Palace •Usnisa Pagoda •Usnisa Temple •Niushou Shan Culture Park How to get there? 📍address 🚘/🚖: No.18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning district, Nanjing City. subway🚆: Take line 1 and get off at Ruanjian dadao station, then take no. 154 bus 🚌 to East Entrance of NiuShou Mountain. Alternatively, you can take subway line s1 and get off at Fosheng Xilu Station, then take the no. 154 bus 🚌 to east Entrance. ticket🎟️: 80¥ #timetotravel

牛首山 - Niu Shou Mountain

Niushou Mountain, also known as Tianque Mountain, is one of the four famous scenic spots in Jinling, located in the Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone in Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. The mountain has been a holy Buddhist site since the Tang dynasty (618AD – 907AD) although the original temple was destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion in the 1850s. The Niushou Mountain scenic area covers 197 acres of perfectly landscaped trails and gardens an oasis in a busy, crowded city. The main attraction of the park is the Usnisa Palace (Fuoding Palace), which goes 6 stories deep underground. The palace, the garden, the pagoda, and the decorations are nothing but incredible. If you are already in Nanjing, you can easily get to Niushou Mountain by taking the subway. You can take subway line S1 to Hehai University – Focheng West Lu station (河海大学·佛城西路) and then transfer to a bus or taxi to reach the Niushou Mountain scenic area. You have the option to purchase tickets online in advance or directly at the ticket counter when you arrive at the location. If you are a student, be sure to bring your student ID to take advantage of any available discounts. To reach the top of the site, you can either walk or take a sightseeing bus if you prefer not to walk. As for shopping, there is no specific information available about shopping at Niushou Mountain. However, you may be able to find souvenirs or other items at gift shops within the park or nearby.

Niushou Mountain

We took a taxi to get there. When you arrive you have the option to walk up to the temple which is about 40 minutes or you could take a bus. We took a bus to the peak where you could see the temples and different buildings. We went on a day that it was rainy which made it tough to navigate but I could only imagine walking around on a hot day. There’s a good amount to see but you will probably spend about 2 hours there depending on mode of transportation When we finished the tour there were people near the exit offering 10 yuan for transportation to the metro. Plenty of taxis as well 我们坐出租车去那里。 当你到达时，你可以选择步行到寺庙，大约需要40分钟，或者你可以坐公共汽车。 我们坐公共汽车去山顶，在那里你可以看到寺庙和不同的建筑。我们去了下雨的一天，这让我们很难导航，但我只能想象在炎热的日子里四处走动。 有很多要看的，但根据交通方式的不同，你可能会在那里花大约2个小时 当我们结束旅行时，有人在出口附近提供10元的地铁交通。出租车也很多，很多 #nanjing #NiushouMountain

Step into the wondrous nature & peace

If you come to Nanjing, don’t forget to pay a visit to the NiuShou Shan mountain scenic area and especially the Usnisa place which is influenced by the Buddhist architecture. If you’re lucky 🍀 enough you’ll be able to see a live ceremony done to respect Lord Buddha which happens in a time line every day. 🙏 #mytripvlog Not only that, the whole area is filled with beautiful flowers 💐 and lakes flowing giving a peaceful nature. The families gather around and have camps until evening to see the beautiful sunsets from the mountain area. 🏔️ #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #chinaphotography #nanjing #world #travel #travelinspiration

Nanjing | Niushoushan Super Comprehensive Butler-level Guide 📖 + Photo Shooting Spots 📷

The entire Niushoushan Scenic Area integrates Buddhist culture and Zen culture through a combination of European and Chinese architecture. When you come to Nanjing, you must visit this Golden Durian that cost 4 billion yuan to build. It's really shocking!!! Which door should I enter from? ⭕West Gate: Located halfway up the mountain, closer to Foding Palace, fewer people enter the park, and you can take a taxi to the ticket checkpoint without walking. Take a shuttle bus for 10r/person to the mountain top, which takes 5 minutes, and then walk for 20 minutes. ⭕East Gate: Convenient for parking, but many tour groups enter through this gate, so there are a lot of people. How do I play here? 👇Search for Niushoushan will directly locate at the West Gate. 🚗Suggestion: take a taxi, around 35r. 💰98/person, online booking one day in advance is 88/person, ID card required for admission 😴Sisters who can wake up early should try to come when the park opens at 8:30am, there will be fewer people for taking photos. Around 10am, the sunset tour groups will start to arrive. ⚠️Closed on Mondays. Scroll the map to image 10. √3h route: Wuyou Gate - Foding Temple - Foding Palace Square with reclining Buddha - Underground Palace - Foding Pagoda (exit from west gate) For those who have planned their whole day, you can visit Niu Tou Chan Cultural Park, Zheng He Park, Baoxiang Lake, Yinlong Lake, and Taohua Stream (exit from the east gate). Fodeng Temple Divided into three floors above ground and six floors underground❗ There are two entrances. Enter from the 👈 left entrance to visit the reclining Buddha on the ground, then walk along the long corridor to the 👉 right entrance, wear free shoe covers and take the elevator directly down to the fifth floor underground (very shocking), and then visit one floor after another. The sixth floor underground is where the Buddha's relics are stored, which are only displayed on major holidays. The terrace on the fourth floor underground can take panoramic photos. ✨Fodushan Temple Cannot enter, can only visit around the ancient architecture. ✨Buddha's Crown Pagoda Climbing to the top of the tower allows you to see the scenery of the entire Niushou Mountain, but you have to climb 7 floors by yourself, which is very physically demanding. How do I take a photo here? 👗The background color is too complicated, it is recommended to wear solid color clothes, light colors are elegant/dark colors are cool. 1 Durian Square panoramic shot 2 Wuyoumen and the corridor capture the Roman style. 3 corridor doorways photographed the Buddha's top pagoda. 4 palaces shining with gold and splendor. 5 On the right hand side, take a photo of the Buddha's Crown Palace and the Buddha's Crown Pagoda, with Hejing 6 in the background. Capture the panoramic view of the blue roof of the reclining Buddha. ⚠️If you take a picture and walk around to the back, there will be a lot fewer people. What should we eat here? Basement level vegetarian restaurant "Su Mian 29", buffet for 68r/person. Come out on the first floor where there is a KFC. Must-read 00 lightning protection guide ❗ ✅Go straight to Fodushan Temple first, take your time on the way back. √Fodong Temple has two gates, the entrance to the underground palace is on the far right, and many people can't find it. There is an elevator to go up the mountain, but only stairs to go down. ✅When taking the shuttle bus, make sure to scan the code and know whether you're going to the East Gate or the West Gate. If the queue for shuttle buses at the West Gate is too long, it is recommended to walk down for 15 minutes, which is not very tiring. Choose a good weather, so that the wind won't create a reflection of the inverted Buddha's Palace. Do a good job of sun protection, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, especially sunny.

Niushoushan, or Niushou Mountain, with an altitude of 243m, is an emerging attraction in Jiangning District in the southern suburb of Nanjing city. Niushoushan is also known as “Ox Head Mountain” because its East Peak and West Peak face each other in the shape of the two horns of an ox. Niushoushan has long been forgotten by people until Oct 27, 2015 when the world’s only parietal relic of Buddha was put there. A grandiose Buddhism-themed palace was built to place the relic of Buddha. Since then, there have been more and more visitors coming to Niushoushan to worship the Buddha, experience Buddhism culture and marvel at its magnificent architecture. It is a place where both Buddhists and regular tourists can enjoy. If you are planning a trip to Nanjing, you shouldn’t miss it. Type: Mountains/ Buddhist Park Best Seasons: All year round Recommended visiting time: 2-4 hours Opening time: 9:00-17:30 #niushoushan #nanjingtravel #culturalattraction #unescoworldheritage #jiangsuprovince #chinalife

Usnisa Palace 🇨🇳 Nanjing-Niushoushan

A mountain top surprise!!! When we went to Niushoushan for the afternoon we had no knowledge of what we would find apart from being able to see a large temple and pagoda on the route to the summit. However once we reached the top we saw the domed roof of the Usnisa place, still we had no idea what the building was or what it contained. Once we went inside we travelled down what felt like endless escalators, until we reached the vast prayer room, filled with ornate statues and people worshiping and singing. Around the outside layer are thousands of small Buddah and as you climb back up through the palace you can look out from the many balconies. To get to the Palace, you'll need to taxi to the Niushoushan Scenic area and walk to the summit, lots of the steeper parts of the walk have escalators.

Nanjing - Niushou mountain

📍Getting there - I arrived at Nanjing South railway station and took the subway to HHU - Focchengxilu. From there you can take a bus to the tourist site. (The bus ride is a little over 10 minutes). Price - Cost 98¥ plus 20¥ if you decide to ride the bus (round trip). Definitely worth it IMO! Attractions - Nanjing Niushoushan is a beautiful park! There’s a palace, a pagoda, a nice lake and a temple! 🥢Restaurants- There are some restaurants located at the entrance and you can also buy food and drinks while exploring the site. I’d recommend you bring your own food and have a nice picnic! I’d recommend you stay there between 2-3 hours. Have fun ! #nationalpark#lakes #ThisIsChina #solotravel #urbanexplorer #solotravel #nanjing

The Usnisa Palace 佛顶宫 - Modern Temple !💛

How many temples have you seen that were built decades or hundred years back? Well, this one will definitely be a breathe of fresh air! They were just opened in 2015, with all the modern architecture and interior design. I was in awe the whole time! It was so colorful and bright, and I can’t help but wonder if this temple will also passed the test of time. Will it still be standing tall 100 years from now? Nonetheless, we can still enjoy its beauty in present time, in all its glory! The Niushoushan 牛首山 Cultural Park is a really big area! The temple visit can take up to 2hrs (unless they open the whole floors -total 6 floors down underground. At the time of visit we were only allowed to visit 3 levels), and around the park may take another 2 hrs. You can plan a picnic there. There’s also a pagoda in front of the temple that you can visit. Climb up and enjoy the view of the whole park from the top! Getting There - take bullet train or flight to Nanjing , take taxi around 40mins from downtown. Attractions - Buddhist Temple; opening hours 9:30-17:30, 98¥ entry. Hotels - any hotels in Nanjing Food & Restaurants - big vegetarian restaurants inside the temple / several street food vendors. Shopping - souvenir store Vegan-friendliness - DEFINITELY 🌱 #nanjing #nanjingtravel #buddhism #buddha #temples

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When the weekend comes around, Niushou Mountain is a great place to chill out with family or friends. It has long been considered a picturesque destination in China, and you can visit several famous sites within the scenic area. The mountain is tinged with color, and from the top, you can see downtown Nanjing framed by mountains, shimmering in the twilight mist.

Niushoushan is a 'must see' when visiting Nanjing. You can walk for hours exploring this expansive area. The staff are very helpful.

A Niu Shou Mountain, half of Nanjing History, Niu Shou Mountain is named after the double peaks protruding from the top of the mountain. This note mainly introduces the photographing holy places in the scenic spot and several points that must be gone: 1 : the scenic gate, the timed performance music fountain, very nice; 2: The incense is strong here, many people come to the first stop of the scenic spot, enough to see it is a feng shui treasure; 3 outside the Buddha's Palace: the entire architectural design is like a dream of the Buddha's shrine, a distinctive building, in Under the blue sky and white clouds, there is no dead angle in 360 degrees. A clear pool in front of the palace reflects the palace and the tower, which is the best location; 4The interior of the Buddha's Palace: it is particularly spectacular, and the entire Zen view is born of Buddha. The Zen Garden, the enlightened Zen Garden and the Lotus Theatre in the middle can also see the performance; 5: The tower top tower of 88 meters high is a Tang Dynasty style building, which is still not available. It can only be enjoyed outside; 6 Hongjue Temple Tower: The tower is 45 meters high and has seven levels and eight sides. It is the oldest surviving brick tower in Nanjing. It is relatively quiet and the tourists are not particularly large. On the hill opposite the top tower. Restaurant: There is a restaurant in the scenic area, we go to the Niushoushan canteen, you can order or buffet; recommended tour route: , Tour: Tour time is about 4H. Recommended attractions: Niu Shou Square - Foding Temple - Buddha Pagoda - Buddha's Palace - Niutou Zen Cultural Park 2, leisure and holiday trip: Tour time is about 5H. Recommended attractions: Niu Shou SquareFoding TempleFoding TowerFoding PalaceNiutouchan Cultural ParkZhanlin RoadHidden Dragon Lake III. History, Culture and Sightseeing Experience Tour: Tour time is about 6H. Recommended attractions: Niu Shou Square - Foding Temple - Zen Path (Yue Fei Anti-Golden Base, Ming Dynasty Cliff Stone) - Buddha Pagoda - Buddha's Palace - Niutou Culture Park - Zhenghe Culture Park - Baoxiang Lake - Hidden Dragon Lake ( Chanlin Road) Tickets: 98 yuan / adult (online purchase discount) opening hours: 9

The cow first saw the crane forest, and the trails were winding around. Spring light outside the mountain, Tianhe Su Dian Yin. The light is not white, and the cloth has gold. Hugh screaming old, can't remember. Throughout the ages, there are many poems describing Niu Shoushan, and my favorite is always Du Fus "Wang Niutou Temple". This poem not only depicts the beautiful scenery of Niu Shou Mountain, but also the grand scene of Niutou Zongdao. It was very vividly revealed and quite Zen. In the ancient capital of Nanjing, there has always been the saying of "Spring Niu Shou, Qiu Qixia". In fact, the fall of Niu Shou Mountain is also beautiful. A Niu Shou Mountain is like a half history of Nanjing. Just a mirror in this life, you need a lot of incense in the past. Although I don't believe in Buddhism, I am deeply awe-inspiring, because my elders in the family worship Buddha and worship Buddha from a lifetime. Niu Shou is the most concentrated place in the "400-year-old temple of the Southern Dynasties". In the forty-eight scenes of the ancient Jinling, Niu Shoushan monopolizes three scenes: "the first head of the smoke", "the flower of Qing Xing", "Zu Tangzhen "Symbol", all of which make people who believe in Buddhism yearn for it. So no matter when you visit, there is no shortage of popularity here.

Climb to the top of Niushou Mountain to enjoy a panoramic view of Nanjing and experience the profound cultural heritage of Buddhism

Share photos on social media, and everyone thinks I've been abroad. This place gives off a European blockbuster vibe in minutes, and I just want to say: you won't regret coming here!!! Transportation guide: Bus: Take routes 754, 755, 712, G70, or y2 of the Beautiful Jiangning Line 2 in Nanjing city to get there, and get off at the Niushou Mountain Scenic Area station. Self-driving: It is recommended to set your GPS to the west gate of Niushou Mountain, and it takes about 40 minutes to drive there from the city center. 160 yuan, book in advance on Ctrip for a non-same-day ticket for 145 yuan. Don't miss out on the deals! Be sure to enter from the . After doing some research in advance, once you get to the mountaintop bus station, take two escalators to reach the viewing platform, where you can overlook the city of Nanjing. It's perfect for sisters who love photography; it's indeed very photogenic and doesn't look like a traditional temple, more like a European style. The best photo spots are all at the top, so I suggest going directly to the . But I must say, the ticket price is quite discouraging!! I don't know why it's so expensive? If you want to get your money's worth, I suggest spending a whole day exploring every corner. Must-visit spots in Niushou Mountain 1 Buddha's Top Palace This magnificent Buddhist palace blends the architectural style of European palaces and is affectionately known as the 'Golden Durian'. No matter where you stand, you can find the perfect angle for photos. 2 Underground Palace Inside the Buddha's Top Palace, there is a mysterious underground palace with six levels. Here you can witness the Buddha's parietal relic with your own eyes. The interior of the underground palace is awe-inspiring, and you must come to experience its mysterious atmosphere. 3 Buddha's Top Pagoda Climbing to the top of the pagoda, you can overlook the entire beauty of Niushou Mountain. There are many beautiful views with the Buddha's Top Pagoda as a backdrop, and you definitely shouldn't miss them. 4 Reclining Buddha A huge reclining Buddha statue that is stunning and photogenic. Be sure to capture the eyes of the Buddha Sakyamuni in full. In summary: For sisters who want to take photos, get to the west gate early to grab a spot. There are really a lot of visitors at this stage, and only by arriving early can you be truly moved by how heart-stirring this place, built with a small goal of 40, can be.

How to have the best time at Niushou Mountain? Just read this guide

Everyone thinks I went abroad. It feels like a European blockbuster can be shot here at any minute. The Buddhist palace, which cost 4 billion to build, I just want to say one thing: you definitely won't regret coming here!! - 📍: Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanjing 🎫: Adult ticket 160 yuan, elderly and students 80 yuan ⏰: 08:30-17:30, no entry after 16:30 - !! Which gate to enter from I suggest everyone enter from the west gate because it is halfway up the mountain and there are fewer people there. It's also close to the beautiful Buddha's Top Palace, and it only takes 2 minutes to get there by the scenic area shuttle bus. To take photos without people in the background, I suggest arriving before the scenic area opens at 8:30 and spend 10 yuan to take the shuttle bus to the foot of the Buddha's Top Palace. 1⃣️ The west gate is halfway up the mountain, the east gate is at the foot of the mountain. 2⃣️ In the off-season, you can choose the east gate. 3⃣️ During peak season, the east gate is crowded, so it's recommended to enter from the west gate. - 🚗 Transportation 1⃣️ Self-driving: It is recommended to set your GPS to Niushou Mountain's west gate, about a 40-minute drive from the city center. 2⃣️ Taxi: About a 40-minute drive from the city center to Niushou Mountain's west gate, costing about 40 yuan one way, about 80 yuan for a round trip. 3⃣️ Bus transfer to subway Take the subway line 1 🚇 to Tianlong Temple Station Exit 2, then transfer to bus 710, 712, 755. 710🚌: Get off at Jiujia Pond Station, walk straight across the road for 10 minutes to the west gate of the scenic area. 712, 755🚌: Get off at Niushou Mountain Scenic Area Station to reach the east gate of the scenic area. - Photo spots sharing📸 ✅ Side pool of Buddha's Top Palace (Pic 1️⃣) ✅ The underground palace of Buddha's Top Palace (Pic 2️⃣) ✅ The reclining Buddha inside Buddha's Top Palace (Pic 3️⃣) ✅ The pool in front of Buddha's Top Palace (Pic 4️⃣) ✅ The corridor of Buddha's Top Palace (Pic 5️⃣) - Tour route🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ From the poolside of Buddha's Top Palace ➡️ the corridor of Buddha's Top Palace ➡️ the archway ➡️ inside Buddha's Top Palace ➡️ the underground palace ➡️ Buddha's Top Tower !! The Buddha's relics are six floors underground in the underground palace of Buddha's Top Palace, and it's only open at specific times. - Must-visit spots at Niushou Mountain📸📸 1⃣️ Buddha's Top Palace This magnificent Buddhist palace, which blends the architectural style of European palaces, is affectionately known as the 'Golden Durian'. 2⃣️ The underground palace Inside Buddha's Top Palace, there is a mysterious underground palace with six floors where you can witness the Buddha's top bone relics. 3⃣️ Buddha's Top Tower Climb to the top of the tower and you can overlook the entire beauty of Niushou Mountain. 4⃣️ The reclining Buddha A huge reclining Buddha statue, very stunning and spectacular. - Accommodation recommendations🏠 ✅ Staying near Xinjiekou is convenient as it has a subway passing through and is located in the center of Nanjing's city area, making it easy to travel and sightsee!! ✅ Staying near the Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River is also good, where you can enjoy the night view of the Qinhuai River.

Nanjing Spring Flower Chasing Guide | Niushou Mountain

Spring is incomplete without appreciating cherry blossoms🌸 Don't just know about Jiming Temple when it comes to cherry blossoms! The cherry blossoms at Niushou Mountain are also very beautiful Encountered many sisters wearing skirts to take photos with the cherry blossoms, while those in windbreakers hiked past, haha😄 Also climbed the tower, you can overlook the entire Niushou Mountain scenery, really love it ❤️

Autumn belongs to Nanjing! The autumn scenery of Niushou Mountain is divinely beautiful

🍂As the autumn deepens, of course, you should take a trip to Nanjing in the fall, where a new landmark has risen - the popular Niushou Mountain. The autumn scenery here is full of surprises and is a rare treasure for taking photos 📸. If you want to know how to check in, hurry up and save this guide ✨ ~ 🍂Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area 📍No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing - 🍁【Autumn Viewing Guide】 1⃣Yinlong Lake Bridge (Metasequoia Forest) When autumn arrives, 🍂the dense and lush Metasequoia forest is very spectacular at a glance! Walking on the plank road, the Metasequoia forest gradually dyed red, every casual snap is an autumn blockbuster 📸. This place can be said to be a hidden check-in spot, don't miss it! 2⃣Chengjiang Platform Walking on the skywalk is like being in the clouds, the transparent glass walkway reflects the sky 🏞, a true sky realm. From the observation deck, you can gaze at the Buddha Top Pagoda, the view is breathtaking, the forests are dyed in layers, and you can breathe fresh air to your heart's content. This is definitely a great place to enjoy the autumn 🍁. 3⃣Buddha Top Front Garden This place is like a serene ink painting of mountains and forests, the majestic Buddhist holy land is especially solemn in autumn, very suitable for a casual stroll! The photo success rate is super high 📸. 4⃣Viewing Red Maples Youth Square, Wuyou Square, those dazzling fiery reds are mesmerizing. Against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds, it adds a beautiful poetic touch to Niushou Mountain, giving a sense of blockbuster at hand! - 📝Travel tips: ✅Recommended to drive yourself, the parking lot is also close to the entrance and exit ✅Wear Hanfu/light-colored clothes for better photos, wear sneakers This Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, come to Niushou Mountain to experience the captivating autumn colors!

Accidentally entered the "Palace in the Sky"

❤Recommended Reason: Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area Niushou Mountain, also known as Tianque Mountain, is named for its twin peaks on the mountain top resembling the horns of a bull's head. The Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area boasts beautiful scenery and is known as "Spring Niushou" for its reputation. In ancient times, there were famous Jinling sceneries such as Niushou Misty Mountains and Zutang Vibrant Tin, and many historical relics have been preserved. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area is a Buddhist holy land. The Buddha Cave Temple built by Xu Du, the Minister of Works during the second year of the Liang Dynasty's Tianjian era (503 AD), was the first temple on Niushou Mountain. The last ruler of the Southern Tang, Li Yu, renamed it Hongjue Temple; Emperor Tang Daizong once dreamed of a Pratyekabuddha visiting him from Niushou Mountain, hence the Pratyekabuddha Pagoda. During the Tang Dynasty, the monk Farong, hailed as the 'Dharma of Eastern Xia', founded the Niutou Chan School on Niushou Mountain, also known as 'Jiangbiao Niutou'. The establishment of the Niutou Chan School played a significant role in transforming Indian Dhyana into Chinese Chan, serving as an important bridge. 📆Tour Strategies: Niushou Mountain has an east and a west gate; the east gate is at the foot of the mountain, a 200-meter walk will take you to the entrance of the scenic area, and then you can take a direct bus to the mountain gate. There are many attractions at the east gate, and there is a luggage storage area, but if it's the peak season, parking is difficult, and you have to queue for the bus; the west gate is halfway up the mountain, requiring a walk up the mountain, closer to the Buddha's Top Palace, but if you're fit, it won't take long to get there. After getting off the bus and entering the scenic area, you can see the escalators going up the mountain, which are divided into several sections. I feel that in all my travels, this is the first time I've seen escalators that can go up a mountain😃 This facility is simply too friendly😆 especially for the elderly and children! After exiting the Zen Scenery Grand View, walk along the corridor to the entrance of the Underground Palace. Before entering the Underground Palace, you need to put on shoe covers, and then follow the guide signs. As soon as you enter the main gate of the Underground Palace, you take the descending escalator. Going down to the fifth underground level, passing through the Thousand Buddha Corridor, what appears before you is the Relic Hall. Suggested visiting order: Buddha's Top Palace - Underground Palace - Buddha's Top Pagoda - Buddha's Top Temple. 🌟Highlights: The Buddha's Top Palace is themed around the worship of the Buddha's parietal bone relic, divided into a large dome and a small dome, symbolizing external and internal offerings. The Buddha's Top Palace is built using an existing mine pit, with six underground levels and three above ground, very solemn and imposing. Many people say the top is a "golden durian"🤣 but it actually resembles the Buddha's hair bun and kasaya more. The reflection on the lake sets off the building, making it very photogenic! There are a total of 56 flying Apsara Bodhi gates and 56 cloud gate wish-fulfilling columns symbolizing auspiciousness. The arches and corridors outside the palace have a bit of a European style! Inside the palace, what catches the eye are exquisite murals, carved from more than twenty types of thousands of pieces of jade, telling the story of the "Buddha's smile upon picking a flower" and the origin of the "robe and bowl inheritance". The celestial palace of the Buddha's Top Palace, also known as the Zen Scenery Grand View. In the center is the Nirvana statue of the Buddha, made of bronze in the shape of white marble. Right in the center of the Relic Hall is the Relic Pagoda. It's truly breathtaking, with a level of exquisiteness that cannot be expressed in words, approached with a heart of reverence Coming out of the Relic Hall to the sixth underground level, it is only open for 21 special days each year, on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, the Bathing Buddha Festival, the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha🙏 It's rare to have the chance to pay homage to the Buddha's parietal bone relic🙏

Babies! Before you come to Niushou Mountain, listen to my advice!

🧘‍♀️The bodhi is originally without a tree, the bright mirror is also not a stand, originally there is nothing, where can the dust alight? 🔆Next, some candid advice for visiting Niushou Mountain. 1️⃣It's best to rush to Niushou Mountain early in the morning, or go there around two or three o'clock in the afternoon🕒. The photos taken then will look more beautiful.💯 It took about three hours for a complete visit, or you can take the subway to Tianlong Temple and then 💨 to Niushou Mountain, super convenient! 2️⃣Regarding ticket prices, it's best to sort out your tickets the day before, buying in advance only costs 💰145 yuan. But if you buy them on-site, it will be 160 yuan per person. 3️⃣Both the west and east gates are nice to enter through, but I still strongly suggest you choose to 'walk through the west gate'. I raise both hands🙌 in support of you not taking the shuttle bus, just walk instead, it's about a ten-minute walk from the west gate, while it takes almost twenty minutes from the east gate. When I went, I entered from the west and exited from the east, and just thinking about it scares me, the chaotic crowd at the east exit shuttle bus, I was almost unable to breathe, if you haven't booked a Didi in advance, you'll have to spend 20 yuan on a black car, it's too late to feel heartache. ️4⃣The sunset at Niushou Mountain gives a romantic feeling❤️, if you can descend the mountain later, don't miss the night view. 5️⃣The essence of Niushou Mountain lies in three places, the Buddha's Top Palace, Buddha's Top Pagoda, and the Underground Palace, the reclining Buddha and the Underground Palace are super shocking😱. If you feel climbing the Buddha's Top Pagoda is a bit tiring🥵, let's not go. You can rent an audio guide, the price is reasonable, and it's convenient, only a 200 yuan deposit is needed. 6️⃣The big durian of Niushou Mountain is not a good spot for taking photos, but there are quite a few hidden spots around to avoid the crowds, you can explore on your own, maybe you'll find something good🤩. ️7⃣A saying I quite like is, 'When visiting a Buddhist site, you don't always have to make and fulfill wishes, but rather let your disturbed thoughts settle down.' Right? Come on, let's find back our inner peace together and enjoy this pure happiness

Nanjing Must-Visit | Ultimate Guide to Niushou Mountain!!

⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 (No entry after 16:30) 🎫Ticket Price: Ticket prices doubled in late August to 💰160 yuan (originally only 80 yuan) 😭 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive or take a taxi to the west gate for faster access. The west gate is halfway up the mountain and closest to the Foding Palace. ⚠️Tips: It is suggested to take the shuttle bus (10 yuan per trip) up the mountain and then walk for 8 minutes, which is a relatively easy stretch. There's no need to queue for the shuttle bus when descending; you can walk all the way down as there are elevators, so no need to climb. If you arrive early at the Foding Palace, quickly take your photos outside the big durian, then head to the underground palace. 🍭Special Experiences: There are few people at the gate tunnel, so take the chance to snap photos and then immediately enter the underground palace. This is the best time to film a video of Niushou Mountain opening. There are no crowds in the underground palace. On the level with the sarira, there are two trees, one is the 'Wuyou' and the other is the Bodhi. The Buddha statues rotate, which is a beautiful sight. The Foding Pagoda has seven levels, but the elevator was not in service, so you can only use the stairs that allow one person at a time, and there's no air conditioning, so it's quite stuffy🥵. Those with good stamina can climb to the top level for the view.

Everyone in my social circle is going crazy, thinking I've gone abroad

Niushou Mountain Scenic Area is a comprehensive tourist attraction located a fair distance from the city of Nanjing, featuring several temples with architectural characteristics of both Eastern and Western styles, built with donations from believers. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area is a Buddhist holy land. In the first year of Jin Wu (317 AD), Emperor Yuan of Jin, Sima Rui, crossed the river and established the Eastern Jin Dynasty, making Jiankang (present-day Nanjing) the capital. In the second year of the Southern Dynasties' He Ping era (461 AD), the high monk Bishi lived in a cave on the south slope of the western peak of Niushou Mountain. Later, he 'attained Buddhahood on the spot and ascended to heaven to become an immortal.' The cave he lived in was called Bishi Buddha Cave, also known as Buddha Grotto Cave, and Niushou Mountain was once also called Xian Grotto Mountain. There are also historical relics such as Yue Fei's anti-Jin fortress, cliff carvings, Hongjue Temple Pagoda, and Zheng He Cultural Park. ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing City 🚗Transportation guide: Take bus No. 755 or 712 to Niushou Mountain Scenic Area Station. 🕙Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 💰Ticket price: Tickets can be booked in advance from the official platform, priced at 145 yuan 🌟Highlights: 1. The temples combine Eastern and Western elements without any sense of discord, which is quite magical. 2. The architecture of Niuding Palace resembles a durian shell, and its interior is magnificent and awe-inspiring. 3. There are many wooden structures inside, and upon entering, one can smell the fragrance of wood, which is very calming. 📌Little Tips: 1. Be sure to visit Niuding Palace first, especially the underground part inside the palace, as that is the most valuable place. 2. The distance from the entrance to Niuding Palace is quite long, so you can take an electric shuttle.

Niushou Mountain

After climbing to the fourth floor of the nine-story Buddha's Top Pagoda, one can ascend high and gaze into the distance. The Buddha's Top Palace, when bathed in sunlight, is dazzlingly golden, resembling a giant durian, but it is indeed beautiful. The murals in the palace are indescribably exquisite. The Relic Hall gives one the feeling of looking up at the starry sky, truly a luxury that is shocking. Hongjue Temple Pagoda And the flowers along the way down the mountain, blooming at just the right time Beautiful From climbing the mountain at noon to evening, there are still several places I haven't visited, leaving some thoughts for next time to continue

Nanjing Niushou Mountain Travel Guide

🌈If it's your first time visiting Nanjing, Niushou Mountain is a must-visit attraction. It is one of the four famous scenic spots in Jinling, named for its twin peaks on the mountain top resembling the horns of a bull's head. Niushou Mountain boasts beautiful natural scenery, known for its 'Spring Niushou' reputation, and also has a very profound cultural heritage. If the weather is good, you can also see the splendid sunset. Niushou Mountain, as the only remaining site in the world for the long-term worship of Buddha's parietal bone relic, has built a grand and magnificent cultural complex including the Buddha's Top Palace, Buddha's Top Pagoda, and Buddha's Top Temple, which have become the core attractions of Niushou Mountain. Below is a summary of the route and timing, hoping to help you all! 🈺️【Opening Hours】08:30——17:30 🎫【Ticket】Tickets must be booked online one day in advance, and the specific price can be referred to on various ticketing platforms. 🚇【Transportation】Take the subway (Tianlongsi Station Exit 2) and transfer to bus 710/712/755 to get off at Jiulongtang Station. 🚘If driving, you can park in the underground parking lot of the East Gate. ⛩【Entrance to the Scenic Area】 💥East Gate of the scenic area: It takes about half an hour to walk up the mountain, it is recommended to take the scenic area's shuttle bus for 10r/person, which goes directly to the Buddha's Top Palace. ⚡️West Gate of the scenic area:⭐️⭐️⭐️If you are not driving, it is recommended to enter through the West Gate, where there are fewer people. It takes about 10 minutes to walk up the mountain to reach the escalator entrance, which takes you directly to the Buddha's Top Palace. ☘️【Tour Suggestions】Try to enter the park as early as possible, the earlier the better, as there are fewer people and no pressure for taking photos. 【Recommended Route】 Buddha's Top Palace Underground Palace—Buddha's Top Temple—Buddha's Top Pagoda—Niutou Zen Monastery—Chengjiang Platform—Glass Walkway—Hidden Dragon Lake—Metasequoia Forest 📌【Buddha's Top Palace Route】 The highlight of Niushou Mountain, the Buddha's Top Palace is divided into nine levels, three above ground and six below: mainly to see the Zen Vista, Relic Hall, and Relic Treasury. First visit the reclining Buddha, then take the elevator to the fifth basement level, and tour up level by level. 🎗The lowest level is only open for 21 days a year, it's hard to encounter, but if you're lucky enough to catch it, you can tour the full view of the underground palace, which is very impressive! 🕹【Stamp Collection】 Visitor Center at the East Gate, 6 stamps. Xin Tang at the exit of the Underground Palace, 8 stamps. Buddha's Top Pagoda, look for the staff selling bracelets, 1 stamp. The store selling postcards on the third basement level of Buddha's Top Palace, 4 stamps.

Nanjing is the perfect place for photography📸

Nanjing’s Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is a cool mix of futuristic and traditional. You’ve got an awesome modern dome and a classic pagoda, both looking amazing with reflecting ponds around them. It’s a great spot for epic photos thanks to the stunning reflections and architecture. Definitely a must-visit in Nanjing for some unique shots and a peek at how the city blends the old with the new. Super chill and totally Instagram-worthy. #freehotelstay