Step into Ningdong Buddhist Temple and be transported to the golden age of Tang Dynasty Buddhism. The millennium-old ginkgo tree by the mountain gate contrasts beautifully with vermilion walls, while the exquisitely preserved Tang-era grotto statues will leave you in awe. Don't miss the monks' morning bell ritual - the resonant tones echoing through the valleys will cleanse your urban fatigue. Stay till dusk when the flying eaves glow golden, a photographer's dream shot worth the wait!




















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