The Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm is located on Xishan Island in Taihu Lake, Suzhou. It is adjacent to the vast Taihu Lake with 800 li of misty waves to the south and Piao Miao Peak, the first of the seventy-two peaks of Taihu Lake, to the north. Surrounded by mountain ranges resembling green dragons and white tigers on the east and west sides, it is embraced on both sides. Geographically, it is a Buddhist cultural holy land integrating incense burning and worshipping, natural landscapes, leisure vacations, and self-cultivation.
Xishan Island in Taihu Lake, Suzhou has been home to numerous temples since ancient times with prosperous incense offerings. It is a Buddhist holy land passed down through generations. The Grand Guanyin Monastery in the scenic area was originally built in the second year of Yuanjia in the Southern Dynasty (425 AD). It is an ancient Guanyin dojo in China and has an indissoluble bond with six emperors. Scholars and literati through the ages have come here attracted by its reputation and left a large number of poems and inscriptions. The reconstructed Grand Guanyin Monastery on the original site is magnificent, exquisite and elegant. It completely subverts the style of traditional temples and represents the new trend of Buddhist art today. Opening hours: From July 1st to August 31st, it is open from 08:00 to 19:00; from September 1st to December 31st, it is open from 08:00 to 17:00. Supplementary notes on preferential policies: 1. Free admission policies: Children under 1.2 meters (excluding) in height; elderly people aged 70 and above (inclusive) in this city (with ID card required); active servicemen (with officer’s certificate or soldier’s certificate required); people with disabilities (with disability certificate required); teaching staff of the same religion (with valid certificates); lay Buddhists who have converted to the Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm in Suzhou (with valid certificates) can enter the park for free. 2. Preferential policies: Children between 1.2 meters (inclusive) and 1.4 meters (inclusive) in height; elderly people aged 60 and above; full-time undergraduate and below students with student ID cards can purchase discounted tickets to enter the park. (For the above preferential policies, please purchase at the scenic area window by yourself.) 3. The above information is for reference only. The specific information is subject to the announcements in the scenic area. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Parking lot of Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm] Reference price: free; Address: At the main entrance of the Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm; Parking spaces: 800 small parking spaces and 200 large parking spaces. Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm, which are respectively located in the east parking lot of the scenic area, behind the dining hall, and near the Vajrasana Square and are marked with eye-catching signs. Restaurant: There is one restaurant in the Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm, which is located near the Five Contemplation Hall and is marked with eye-catching signs. Alipay/WeChat payment is available. Convenience store: There are multiple vending machines in the Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm, which are respectively located near Ruyi Square, Worship Square, and Vajrasana Square. Alipay/WeChat payment is available.Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm
The Grand Ru Yi Sacred Realm is located on Xishan Island in Taihu Lake, Suzhou. It is adjacent to th[...]
