Lingshan Must-Visit Stunning Architecture
by Neon~Bell
Oct 17, 2025
Wuxi Lingshan Grand Buddha Walking Guide! Brahma Palace Treasures + Nine Dragons Bathing Fully Unlocked!
Wuxi's No.1 must-visit! An 88-meter golden Buddha overlooking Taihu Lake! 🙏
The Lingshan Grand Buddha is not just a statue but a Buddhist cultural theme park. It’s perfect for photos on sunny days, with a stunning mix of Western-style Brahma Palace and Chinese-style Buddhist pagoda!
📍Address: No.1 Lingshan Road, Mashan Town, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
🚗 Transportation Tips:
1️⃣ Large parking lot at the foot of the mountain for self-driving visitors
2️⃣ Take Leyou Line 2 directly from Wuxi Station (about 1.5 hours)
3️⃣ Recommended to arrive before 8:30 to avoid large tour groups
🔥 Must-Do Route:
1️⃣ Nine Dragons Bathing Square (9:00/10:30/14:45)
Famous scene of lotus flowers opening and closing + Nine Dragons spraying water! It’s best to get front-row seats 20 minutes early. After the show, you can collect "holy water" (bring a small bottle)
2️⃣ At the Foot of the Lingshan Grand Buddha
Climb 218 steps on the Cloud Path and touch the Buddha’s feet. The steps are engraved with phrases like "No Worries, No Troubles." At the top, enjoy a panoramic view of Taihu Lake 📸
3️⃣ Brahma Palace Secret Realm (last entry at 16:30)
❗️Key highlights❗️
✔️ The dome’s "Celestial Map" is breathtakingly beautiful
✔️ The Treasure Hall features a whole sandalwood carving of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival"
✔️ Performances of "Auspicious Praise" at 12:10 and 14:00 (included with ticket)
4️⃣ Five Seal Mandala
The Tibetan-style golden roof is perfect for photos. Remember to spin the prayer wheels clockwise~
🍜 Buddhist-Style Food:
✔️ Brahma Palace Vegetarian Buffet: 68 RMB (11:00-14:00)
Recommended: vegetarian noodles + orchid tofu, window seats offer mountain and water views
✔️ Lingshan Vegetarian Restaurant at the park exit: 20 RMB Lingshan vegetarian buns
💣 Pitfall Prevention Guide:
1️⃣ Electric carts cost 40 RMB per person, but walking is more flexible (about 3 hours total)
2️⃣ Touching the Buddha’s feet requires an additional 20 RMB incense and flower ticket (optional)
3️⃣ Don’t buy low-quality incense and candles sold in the parking lot
📸 Hidden Photo Spots:
1️⃣ Reflection shots of the Brahma Palace in the pond on the east side
2️⃣ Full view of the Buddha from the Ashoka Pillar Square
3️⃣ White walls and maple leaves in front of the Manfeilong Pagoda
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Post by Neon~Bell | Oct 17, 2025























