Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

#travelanywhere The Chan State Scene is part of Usnisa Palace in Nanjing, a captivating destination known for its rich historical significance, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. In the center of this hall, lay a 9-metre long copper statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, with the surface decorated with imitated white marble, It reflects the Nirvana state of Sakyamuni. This statue is moving slowly in a twisted direction, visitors can enjoy and view it from all different positions. The atmosphere inside this hall is peaceful, soothing and calm. Dont miss out this place while you are visiting Usnisa Palace. #nanjing #nanjingchina #nanjingtravel

Niushou Mountain, the birthplace of the Ox Head Zen sect, is located in Jiangning District, Nanjing. This place is a famous Buddhist mountain in China, named for its two peaks that resemble ox horns. There are many breathtaking sights on the mountain, often referred to as 'Niushou Mountain in Spring'. Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing Tickets: Advance booking 145 RMB/person, student/senior tickets 80 RMB, scenic area shuttle bus 10 RMB/one-way Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Transportation: Subway + Taxi, take the subway S3 line to Jiaxi Station, then a 10min taxi ride to the west gate of Niushou Mountain Travel Tips 👀 After entering the west gate with your ID card, turn right to take the scenic area's shuttle bus, which costs 10 RMB per person. The bus ride to the mid-slope takes only two minutes. The slope is quite steep, so it's recommended to take the bus to save energy for climbing the Buddha Top Pagoda. 👀 After getting off the bus, there's an elevator ahead. Take it to reach the Buddha Top Sacred Realm. 👀 Continue walking, and you'll see the building that looks like a giant durian, which is the Buddha Top Palace. Both in front of it and diagonally opposite are great spots for taking photos. How to visit the Buddha Top Palace without taking a detour: 👀 First, look to the left of the giant durian to find the entrance to the 'Reclining Buddha' on the first floor. The Reclining Buddha is impressive and even rotates. 👀 After visiting the Reclining Buddha, turn left to find the entrance to the 'Underground Palace'. You need to wear shoe covers to enter. The Underground Palace has six floors; take the escalator to the bottom and then come up one floor at a time. The popular video of pushing the door was filmed on the fourth floor. 👀 After visiting the Underground Palace, you can slowly make your way up to the Buddha Top Pagoda. If you came by taxi, remember to call for one in advance. 👀 If time allows, after exiting the west gate, you can also visit the Jinling Little Town 2 kilometers away. Be sure to leave through the west gate, as the east gate is 10 kilometers further. Jinling Little Town is not big, but it has performances, and the lighting effects are great at night, making it a fantastic place for photos.

Mount Niushou is located within the Jiangning District in the southern scenic suburbs of Nanjing. It is named for its two prominent peaks that stand opposite each other, resembling the horns of a bull's head, and is also known as Bull Head Mountain among the locals. Wang Dao, the Prime Minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, once advised Emperor Yuan of Jin, Sima Rui, who had just established his regime, to abandon the idea of building a symbol of imperial power outside the palace. He invited Emperor Yuan to ride out of the Xuan Yang Gate, look south towards Mount Niushou, and witness the spectacular sight of the opposing peaks, seizing the opportunity to counsel the emperor: 'This is the Heavenly Gate; why bother constructing another!' Hence, the mountain was also known as 'Heavenly Gate Mountain'. Mount Niushou is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery, often referred to as 'Spring Niushou'; it has a profound cultural heritage, being the site of Yue Fei's resistance against the Jurchens and the resting place of Zheng He; it has a long-standing Buddhist Zen culture, being the birthplace and origin of the Chinese Zen Buddhism's Niutou School. Currently, there are attractions such as the Buddha's Top Temple, Buddha's Top Pagoda, Buddha's Top Palace, Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortifications, Cliffside Inscriptions, Hongjue Temple Pagoda, and Zheng He Cultural Park, among others.

#chinatrip Just returned from Niushou Mountain and was attacking one day. If you have any questions, please answer one C. Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area Ticket: Adult Ticket: 160r/person, advance purchase ticket: 145r/person, student/child/elderly Ticket: 80r/person. Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 (stop entering after 16:30) Children under 6 years old or 1.4 meters tall/elderly people over 70 years old are free of charge. Niushou Mountain has two doors, both of which have parking lots. It is recommended to enter from the west gate. The west gate is built halfway up the mountain, and it takes about 10 minutes to walk up the mountain. There are shuttle buses at both doors of the east gate. 10r/person, there are many tour groups at the east gate, so it's better to wait in line for the shuttle bus to go up the mountain. For those who take a taxi, they can use the west gate to enter and then run up. After seeing this, the shuttle bus will come out at the east gate of the mountain without turning back/ For those with physical strength, consider walking down the mountain. The scenery along the east gate is still very good. Which door to enter from: It takes at least the same minute to walk

Nanjing, formerly known as Jinling, is a city filled with historical and cultural colors. In addition to the well-known Zijin Mountain, it is recommended to check out Niushoushan to witness its majestic beauty from the inside out. 🔖Niushoushan visiting route: West Entrance—Buddha Palace—Reclining Buddha—Underground Palace—West Exit (The West Entrance is closer to the Buddha Palace, and the West Exit is closer to Jinling Town) 🔖It is advised to take the bus for ascending and descending the mountain (bus fare is 10 yuan per person) as the route is uphill, wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink 🔖For outfits, solid colors or traditional Chinese style clothing are more photogenic 🔖Very friendly for photography beginners, as almost anywhere you take a photo turns out great. It is recommended to take photos in the morning (fewer people) sitting by the pool with the Buddha Palace in the background for the most classic shots 🔖Everyone must enter before 16:30

Visiting Usnisa Palace at Niushou Mountain in Nanjing is like stepping into a serene world, where nature and spirituality meet. This peaceful haven, away from the city's hustle, is a jewel of Buddhist culture. With lush surroundings, the palace is a masterpiece of intricate designs and spiritual depth. Each Buddha statue tells a tale of wisdom, inviting reflection. It's not just a sightseeing spot but a journey into mindfulness and tranquility. For those seeking calm and a moment of contemplation in Nanjing, Usnisa Palace is a must-visit destination. #freehotelstay

🌟 Highlights: A palace built with billions of dollars It's hard not to be wowed when I first saw it. Below is my nanny guide for touring Niushou Mountain 🚉 Transportation guide: 1️⃣ Self-driving: It is recommended to set the GPS to Niushou Mountain West Gate Q, it takes about 40 minutes to drive from the city center to the west gate 2️⃣ Taxi: It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the city center to Niushou Mountain West Gate 3️⃣ Bus to subway: Exit from Tianlong Temple Station Exit 2 of Subway Line 1, transfer to bus 710 and get off at Jiujiatang Station, walk straight for 10 minutes across the road to the west gate of the scenic area, or take bus 712 or 755 to Niushou Mountain Scenic Area A Station to reach the east gate of the scenic area. 📝 Note tips: There are few options for food and drinks inside the scenic area, it is recommended to bring your own snacks and drinks!

You might mistake me for flying to a foreign country, but this is the Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, which makes me feel as if I'm on the set of a European film! This Buddhist palace, which cost 4⃣0⃣ billion to build, offers beautiful scenery at every turn, making every spot memorable. All I want to say is: don't miss it if you pass by! 💯 📍Location: Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone 🎫Ticket Price: 160 yuan for adults, half-price discount of 80 yuan for the elderly and students ⏰Time: 08:30-17:30, no entry after 16:30 🚪Which gate is better to enter? 💡Highly recommend the West Gate! It's located halfway up the mountain, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and it's very close to the Buddha's Top Palace, just a 2-minute ride on the scenic area shuttle bus. Want to take photos without people in the background? It's suggested to arrive before 8:30 and take the shuttle bus to the foot of the Buddha's Top Palace for 10 yuan. 🔷The West Gate is halfway up the mountain, the East Gate is at the foot of the mountain, fewer people at the West Gate, more people at the East Gate! 🚗Transportation Strategy: 1⃣Self-driving: Set GPS to Niushou Mountain West Gate, about 40 minutes from the city center 2⃣Taxi: Similarly, about 40 minutes, approximately 40 yuan one way, 80 yuan round trip 3⃣Subway + Bus: Exit 2 of Tianlong Temple Station on Line 1, transfer to bus 710, 712, 755 710 to Jiujia Pond Station, 10 minutes walk to the West Gate 712, 755 directly to the East Gate of the scenic area 🚶‍♀Recommended Tour Route: Buddha's Top Palace Pool → Corridor → Archway → Indoor → Underground Palace → Buddha's Top Tower 📸Recommended Photo Spots: ✅In front of the Buddha's Top Palace Pool ✅Side small pool ✅Mysterious Underground Palace ✅Indoor reclining Buddha ✅Beautiful corridor scenery 🍽Food Recommendations: 🔴Jinling Wharf Club: A time-honored Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine restaurant, close to Confucius Temple, super convenient for a night tour of the Qinhuai River! Nanjing roast duck and squirrel fish are must-order dishes! 👏 🔴Tong Fuxing Laomendong Store: Newly opened with first-class dishes, excellent location, right inside the Laomendong scenic area. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: ✅Near Xinjiekou: Convenient subway, bustling city center, perfect for both travel and leisure! ✅Near Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River: The Qinhuai River is picturesque at night, stay here to enjoy the beautiful view to the fullest. 🎁Niushou Mountain Hidden Gems: 1⃣Buddha's Top Palace: A perfect blend of European style and Buddhism, truly unique! 2⃣Underground Palace: A mysterious six-level adventure awaits you! 3⃣Buddha's Top Tower: Climb high for a panoramic view, and take in the beauty of Niushou Mountain! 4⃣Reclining Buddha: A giant lying Buddha statue, truly awe-inspiring!

❤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🙏

Niushou Mountain, a magical place where culture and nature shine together! Here lies the sediment of history, the solemn mystery of Buddhist Zen culture, which inspires awe; there is also the stunning natural scenery, with verdant mountains and picturesque views. Walking among them is like being in a vibrant and colorful painting, where every step is filled with surprises and emotions. Come to Niushou Mountain and embark on an unforgettable journey of exploration!

⛩️ I've visited quite a few temples, and there are not many as stunning as the Buddha's Top Palace. The amazement is not the kind that strikes the soul directly, but rather like Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden: Wow, it can be like this. 🏔️ Nanjing has always been known for 'Spring at Niushou, Autumn at Qixia'. Niushou Mountain, formerly known as Tianque Mountain, Xianku Mountain, and Niutou Mountain, has a main peak elevation of 242.9 meters. It is named for the east and west peaks on the mountain top that stand opposite each other, resembling the horns of a bull's head, and is also known as 'Bull Head Mountain' among the locals. Due to the damage to the western peak from quarrying, only the eastern peak remains today. 🙏 Niushou Mountain is one of China's famous Buddhist mountains, renowned for 'permanently housing the world's highest Buddhist relic - the Buddha's parietal bone relic'. ⛩️ Buddha's Top Palace The Buddha's Top Palace is located at the site of the western peak of Niushou Mountain. Utilizing the remains of a mine, the palace was constructed, ingeniously creating the scene of 'repairing the western peak' to present the 'Bull Head Heavenly Que'. The Buddha's Top Palace is 220 meters long, 160 meters wide, and has a total height of 89.3 meters, with a single building area of about 136,000 square meters. 📍 Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 🈺 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 🎫 Ticket Price: 160 (previously booked on Ctrip for 145/person)

Crossing the clouds, climbing the spiritual peak, Niushou Mountain in Nanjing is like a magnificent pearl inlaid on the top of a city with a long history. Not only does it have splendid natural scenery, but it also hides a profound cultural heritage. Stepping into Niushou Mountain is like entering a fairyland. The azure sky and the verdant trees reflect each other, the pagoda on the top of the mountain is dreamlike, making people yearn for it, standing on the top of the mountain, leading tourists to explore the secret journey of Nanjing. Stepping on the mountain trail, bathing in the fresh mountain wind, feeling the relaxation of body and mind. Along the way, the imprint of history is about to emerge, the ancient stone carvings between the cliffs, the ancient buildings in the temples, all show the deep cultural connotation of Niushou Mountain. Every step is like a spiritual journey. Travel tips: 1. Time selection: The best seasons for playing are spring and autumn, fresh air and pleasant climate are the best time to wander in the mountains. 2. Dress suggestion: Comfortable sports shoes and light clothing are the first choice for climbing, convenient for wandering in the mountains. 3. Itinerary planning: It is recommended to set off in the morning, enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the sunrise. During the play, you can arrange your time reasonably, visit various attractions of Niushou Mountain, and fully feel its unique charm. Niushou Mountain is a dazzling pearl of Nanjing, every step is a journey of discovery, every moment is a shock of the soul. May you discover the unique charm of Nanjing on this mysterious mountain top.