Jiming Temple, Buddhist temple near Xuanwu Lake, Nanjing, China
The complex includes a seven-story pagoda, the Guanyin Hall, Huomeng Building, and Medicine Buddha Pagoda set against the backdrop of Xuanwu Lake.
Founded in 527 during the Liang dynasty, the temple underwent multiple reconstructions, with the current structure dating from 1387 during the Ming dynasty period.
The temple receives numerous visitors during Lunar New Year celebrations and features traditional Buddhist ceremonies where participants burn incense in the four cardinal directions.
The temple welcomes visitors daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 10 RMB that includes three incense sticks for prayer rituals.
A distinctive Rouge Well within the temple grounds carries a legend of an emperor and his concubine using it as a hiding place from enemies.
Location: Nanjing
GPS coordinates: 32.06306,118.79000
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:55
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