Baotuojiangsi Temple

Baotuojiangsi Temple is located opposite Wanfo Tower and near the lower station of the Foding Mounta[...]

Baotuojiangsi Temple is located opposite Wanfo Tower and near the lower station of the Foding Mountain cableway. It is a newly-built temple on Mount Putuo in recent years. As its scale is similar to that of Puji Temple, it is also known as the fourth largest temple on Mount Putuo by many people. The直观的感觉 of this newly-built temple is magnificent. The entire temple is built on the mountain. The buildings imitating the royal style of the Qing Dynasty with marble steps are spectacular without being affected. The transportation to Baotuojiangsi Temple is very convenient. Take the bus on the island to the cableway station and then walk for a while to arrive. The main buildings on the central axis of Baotuojiangsi Temple, such as the bell and drum towers, the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Yuantong Hall, the lecture hall and the Dabao Pavilion, adopt the architectural style of the northern Ming and Qing imperial palaces, exuding an inviolable majesty in rigor. The buildings on both sides, such as the abbot’s courtyard, the storehouse and the monk’s quarters, adopt the ancient architectural style of the south, adding a bit of gentle and graceful atmosphere to this sacred place. One of the major attractions in the temple is the Yuandun Precept Altar on the northwest side, which is the largest precept altar in Jiangnan. Another is the Baotuo Grottoes Buddha statues built in imitation of the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, which are very exquisite. Standing at a high place in the temple and looking into the distance, the view is excellent. Although Baotuojiangsi Temple has just been built不久, the incense has already flourished. Tourists usually take it as a stop in their journey to Foding Mountain. After visiting Baotuojiangsi Temple, they can take the cableway up to Foding Mountain. After visiting Huiji Temple on the top of the mountain, they can then go down the mountain along Xiangyun Road. Fayu Temple is not far away at the foot of the mountain. The specific business hours and status are subject to the opening situation on that day.