Which temple are we going to visit in Changzhou? That must be the famous Tianning Temple. Next, let's accept this Tianning Temple!
How much is the ticket of Tianning Temple in Changzhou?
The entrance ticket is 60 yuan for pagoda, 20 yuan for Tianning Temple and 80 yuan for joint ticket. Tickets are free for people over 60 years old.
Vegetarian buffet, 20 yuan per person
Introduction of Tianning Temple Pagoda in Changzhou
Tianning Temple is located in a place that enjoys the reputation of "the first jungle in the Southeast". Together with Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang, Gaomin temple in Yangzhou and Tiantong temple in Ningbo, it is known as the four jungles of Chinese Zen.
The most representative of Tianning Temple is Tianning pagoda, which has 13 floors, with a total height of 153.79 meters and a net height of 108 meters. The height of the pagoda is the highest in the world.
The main hall on the first floor of the tower is named "Great Buddha Hall" because of the four great Buddhas. The four great Buddhas in the hall are 10.5 meters high, with an area of 1600 square meters and a height of 13 meters.
Introduction of Tianning Temple in Changzhou
This is the site of Tianning Temple, which has been called the first jungle in the southeast since the Chongzhen period of Ming Dynasty.
The millennium old temple in Changzhou has now been renovated. Under the leadership of the 90 year old monk Songchun, it took five years to build the Tianning pagoda.
In fact, Tianning Temple has not only Tianning pagoda, but also five hundred Arhats hall, which are magnificent and rich in content. Most of the Buddha statues are golden and pleasing to the eye. The scenic spots in Changzhou are unique.
The main buildings of Tianning Temple are eight halls, twenty-five halls and twenty-four floors. Walking into the mountain gate is a spacious patio, facing the temple of heavenly kings. On the left and right sides of the hall are the four heavenly kings with a height of 7.8 meters, which is the largest statue of its kind in China.
Maitreya in the temple of heavenly king sits on the white marble altar. The niche has an overhanging eaves and 90 Buddha statues carved on the top. It is exquisite and beautiful. On the left and right sides of Tianwang hall are Puxian hall and Manjusri hall. On both sides of the patio outside the back door of the hall are the Arhats hall, where five hundred Arhats are worshipped.
Tickets for Tianning Temple are still acceptable, and it can be the first jungle temple in Southeast China, where incense flourishes. If you come to Changzhou, you must not miss this temple!