Is there a glazed tower in the book? Nanjing Da Baoen Temple

Since I found out I could get free admission with my Taiwan Compatriot ID card, and since most of the area is indoors, perfect for both summer fun and relaxation, I decided to visit Da Bao'en Temple!

This temple, formerly the Jianchu Temple and Ashoka Stupa built by Sun Quan of the Eastern Wu Dynasty, is the second temple in China after the White Horse Temple in Luoyang and the first Buddhist temple established in southern China. It has undergone numerous destructions and reconstructions, and its name has changed repeatedly. Those interested in learning more can search for more information.

Since admission is free, the QR code is only scanned at the entrance, so there are more visitors than you might expect. Before entering, you can check in at the main entrance. It resembles an open book, making it a perfect place to frame a beautiful photo of the glazed pagoda.

Once inside, you'll find sections of the temple that show the damaged foundation and the original stone structures, as well as numerous statues of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. Several exhibition halls are equipped with colored projections, which cast different lights on the Buddha statues at different times of the day. If you want to take photos of the empty space, you'll need to wait a little longer. There's also an underground palace and a gallery, with plenty to see and photograph. I only had a quick look and didn't get to know it in depth, let alone when it's lit up at night. I'm sure it'll be incredibly beautiful under the lights.
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Post by Chengchichi | Sep 8, 2025