Walking Through History and Peace at Niushou Mountain
by Eva Mew
Apr 17, 2025
This is your happy little monkey in July 🐒
Finally found the spiritual refuge for urban workers!
Nanjing Niushou Mountain is definitely the 🆘 lifeline for contemporary youth,
specializing in curing all kinds of internal struggles and emo 🥹
📍【Key points! Practical info】
🏡 Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
⏰ Opening hours: 08:30-17:30 (last entry at 16:30)
💰 Ticket: 139 RMB (absolutely worth it!)
🍁 Best season: November ginkgo season! Golden ginkgo paired with pure white buildings is simply breathtaking
🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Tianlong Temple Station, then a 20-minute taxi ride
🚶♀️【Time-saving and effortless divine route】
✨ Rush to the East Gate right at 8:30 opening (trust me! One hour later it’s packed with people)
✨ Take the 10 RMB shuttle bus directly to Tianque Station (a leg-saving tool)
✨ Buddha Summit Sanctuary (the stunning first stop!)
✨ Buddha Summit Pagoda (overlooking the entire Jiangning panorama 👀)
✨ Buddha Summit Palace (a 4 billion RMB visual feast you must visit!)
📸【100% photogenic spots】
💫 Buddha Summit Sanctuary Plaza
Squat down to capture the reflection, it’s amazing! Wearing light-colored clothes looks even better on camera~
💫 Side pool of Buddha Summit Palace
Wait for a windless moment to take a mirror selfie 🤳
Adjust to a cool tone and instantly get a Zen-style masterpiece!
💫 Cloister of Buddha Summit Palace
The evening light and shadows through the columns are incredible
Recommend wearing Hanfu for an ultra-authentic ancient vibe!
💫 Zen Realm Grand View ➡️ Underground Secret Realm
A visual shock from the mortal world to the Buddha kingdom
Must kneel and watch series! The photos can’t capture the full impact
🌟【Must-try experiences】
💫 Take your time exploring the 4 billion RMB Buddha Summit Palace
💫 The first-person view of the “Ten Thousand Buddhas Paying Homage” is truly shocking
💫 Find a corner in the mountains to clear your mind
🏨【Stay in divine scenery】
Highly recommend Hilton NiuShou Mountain!
📍 Perfect location, just a walk to the scenic area
🍴 Vegetarian restaurant with a Zen vibe
🌙 Enjoy the quiet Buddha light at night
✨ Final thoughts:
You only understand the visual + spiritual shock after visiting
Every corner hides details that make your heart flutter
Escape the city this weekend and come here to purify your soul~
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