Step into Baolin Temple on Mount Banruo, where the sacred aura of this thousand-year-old monastery instantly embraces you! As a Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary, its golden Avalokitesvara Pavilion stuns with a 33-meter-tall triple-faced Guanyin statue overseeing all. Come at dawn to wander the Lotus Path with chanting bells, then slurp heavenly vegetarian noodles – a perfect blend of Zen and flavor you won't forget.

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Stay at Yun Yin Shanju, a boutique retreat nestled just 8 minutes’ walk from BaoLin Temple. Inspired by Song Dynasty Zen aesthetics, this eco-luxury hotel features private meditation rooms with bamboo gardens and offers daily morning bell rituals and tea ceremony workshops. All rooms include noise-canceling headphones and solar-powered lighting for deep rest. The property partners with local monasteries to host immersive mindfulness retreats. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to silent walking trails and guided chanting sessions.
Choose Long Qiu Shuyuan Hotel, located just 300 meters east of BaoLin Temple. This heritage-inspired retreat blends Ming Dynasty architecture with Jiangnan Zen design, featuring an ancient well courtyard and stone inscription path. Each room includes herbal aromatherapy and handmade rice paper lanterns. Daily offerings include vegetarian luncheons, calligraphy workshops, and Buddhist philosophy talks led by resident monks. A 5-minute walk or complimentary shuttle connects guests directly to the temple grounds. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition Heart Sutra print as a keepsake.
Changzhou Shui'an Huayuan Hotel is ideal for families, located 1.2 km from BaoLin Temple with dedicated kids’ nature discovery garden and parent-child Zen reading corner. Children enjoy hands-on activities like lotus lantern crafting and leaf vein specimen making. Rooms feature non-slip flooring, smart dimming lights, and child-safe amenities. The hotel collaborates with local farms for a **
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