Donglin Temple · Aerial View of a Thousand Years of Buddhist Charm

Donglin Temple · Aerial View of a Thousand Years of Buddhist Charm! The Zen masterpiece from a drone’s perspective can no longer be hidden! 🚁

🏯 Must-visit reason in Jiujiang
A 1,500-year-old ancient temple! The ancestral court of the Pure Land Sect of White Lotus! Unlock the Zen aesthetic from a god’s-eye view with a drone

📍 Transportation information
Address: 036 Xiangdao, Saiyang Town, Lianxi District, Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province
Self-driving: Navigate to "Donglin Temple Parking Lot," 1.5 hours direct from Nanchang
Bus: Take bus 57 from Jiujiang Railway Station to "Donglin Temple Station"

📸 Must-shoot drone spots
1️⃣ Panorama of the mountain gate: Raise to 200 meters for an overhead shot of the triple-eaved Xieshan roof, perfectly symmetrical composition
2️⃣ Aerial shot of the White Lotus Pond: In spring and summer when lotus leaves are lush, use an ND filter for slow shutter capturing the Buddha’s light reflection
⚠️ Note: Avoid during Dharma assembly periods (1st and 15th of each lunar month)

🙏 Recommended cultural experiences
1️⃣ Pure Land Garden scripture copying: Free calligraphy copybook of the Heart Sutra available (open 09:00-15:00)
2️⃣ Tea and Zen as one: Enjoy Lushan cloud mist tea at the bamboo forest tea house behind the temple, occasionally encountering monks debating scriptures

🕒 Opening hours
Open year-round 08:00-17:00, early morning shooting recommended to avoid peak visitor times

💡 Drone shooting tips
• Best lighting: Side backlight at 4 PM in summer for architectural depth
• Hidden gem: Shoot "Donglin Clear Snow" after winter snowfall, one of Jiujiang’s top ten scenic spots

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