Jingci Temple (The Evening Bell)
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Cost
$1.50
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Effort
Moderate Walking
Snap' Description
Immerse yourself in deep spiritual antiquity and literary lore at Jingci Temple. Established over 1,000 years ago during the Five Dynasties era, this vibrant saffron-walled Buddhist sanctuary is world-famous for its massive bronze bell, immortalized in the classic poetic scene 'Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill.' Winding paths lead past stone steps and hidden halls.
Getting There
Metro Info
Leifeng Pagoda (Line 4, Exit 2) + Walk directly across South Lake Road
Taxi Address
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π Insider Tips
- β‘Climb to the upper tier balcony of the Grand Gautama Hall for a magnificent, unique camera angle to photograph Leifeng Pagoda directly across.
- β‘Visit the central bell pavilion; for a minor digital donation token, you can strike the massive bronze bell three times for personal fortune.
- β‘The temple kitchens serve exceptional traditional 'Su-style Tofu Skin Sheets' (Suya) cooked fresh with wild mountain mushrooms and wood-ear ferns.
- β‘Highly crowded during Lunar New Year's Eve when thousands of locals gather synchronously to hear the historic 108 midnight bell strikes echo.
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Prices live for June 13, 2026