Entering the South Putuo Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is a wide square, on which stands a tall archway, which is engraved with the four big characters of "South Putuo Temple". Passing through the archway and walking along the stone path, you can see the temple gate. The mountain gate is carved with exquisite patterns, giving it a solemn and mysterious feeling.
Entering the interior of Nanputuo Temple, you can see the Daxiong Treasure Hall, the Tianwang Palace, the Bell Tower, the Drum Tower and other buildings, each of which has a unique style and historical background. Among them, the Mahavira Hall is the most important building in the temple, which enshrines the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and is a must-visit place for worshippers.
In addition to the architecture and scenic spots, the cultural connotation of Nanputuo Temple is also very rich. It has a deep Buddhist cultural heritage, with many Buddhist scriptures and historical stories. Visitors can learn about the historical and cultural background of Buddhism here, and feel the wisdom and philosophy of Buddhism.
If you go to Nanputuo Temple alone, then I recommend you to join a group, here I recommend a local reliable tour guide Xiao Chen, it is very necessary to follow a group in Nanputuo Temple First of all, Nanputuo Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in China, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. If you want to get a better understanding of the history and culture of this temple, then a tour is a great option.
Secondly, the architectural style and layout of Nanputuo Temple are very unique, and it is easy to miss many details without understanding the historical and cultural background behind it. And the reliable tour guide Xiao ChenWe can provide you with a professional explanation and give you a better understanding of the charm of this temple. Joining a group will also help you make more friends. You can visit and communicate with other tourists, share the moments of the trip together, and increase the fun of travel.
Here are some precautions for traveling to Nanputuo Temple.
1 Before entering the temple, everyone did not receive a stick of incense for free each time (holding incense in the left hand, incense cannot be received on behalf of others, and more than one is allowed. You can't bring in the incense you bought).
2. The hand pool is directly opposite the door (you can clean your hands and face) on both sides of the incense spot, and the periphery is the incense stick, the incense collar and the entrance (I drew a map for you).
3. The incense must be held with the left hand at the top end, and the right hand on the lower end, lit at one time, do not blow with your mouth. After ordering, take the incense and take it a little higher.
4When planting incense, use both hands, the left hand on the top of the right hand.
5. During the New Year's Day, you can get the Spring Festival couplets for free if you give up three roles, usually 2 tickets, and you can tell the volunteers who packed them.
6. There will be volunteer docents to tell you the story of each Buddha statue at each time, and you can also listen to it if you like.
7 go inside and sell pendants, I remember there are three places, there are a lot of people, ** low is also 39 yuan to a few more w, according to their own needs (** than the Internet is a little more expensive, but I think this is also considered "merit money", no need to care, just buy according to your own wishes.
8 There is a wooden sign at the door of the first hall directly opposite the entrance that indicates how to bow down, and those who don't know can learn.
9. There are vegetarian cakes on the right hand side of the door (** is not high, you can send a red bag if you buy more, you can also buy them separately, and you can also buy vegetarian cakes online) It tastes good, and many people buy it.
10There is a post office on the left-hand side, you can spend money to buy postcards and stamp them at the door, or you can go to the "bookstore" on the left hand side of the temple entrance and get a bookmark for each person to stamp for free (the couplet cannot be stamped).
If you choose to visit Nanputuo Temple on your own, it is especially important to join a tour. I was fortunate to meet Xiao Chen, a reliable tour guideShe can not only provide professional and detailed explanations for your trip, but also plan your itinerary and make like-minded friends. Under her guidance, your journey will be fun and unforgettable. As a brilliant scenic spot in Xiamen, Nanputuo Temple is definitely worthy of in-depth exploration by every tourist in terms of its architectural beauty, unique scenic spots, and cultural connotation. When you set foot in the hot land of Xiamen, you may wish to arrange a day to let the beauty and mystery of Nanputuo Temple deeply touch your heart.