Hidden in Dinghu Mountain's emerald forests, Qingyun Temple is among Lingnan's top四大名剎四大名剎 (Four Great Buddhist Temples) with 380 years of history! The sandalwood incense drifting through ancient halls will soothe your soul. Don't miss touching the Ming Dynasty bronze bell and the thousand-year-old plum blossom tree. Their vegetarian dishes—especially the mountain-water tofu—are outrageously tender. Visit in autumn when ginkgo trees turn the temple into a golden wonderland perfect for Insta-worthy snaps!




















Everything you need to know about Qingyun Temple
Stay at Dinghushan Guesthouse, a HopeGoo-curated retreat nestled just steps from Qingyun Temple’s main gate. Enjoy serene mountain-view rooms with panoramic vistas of ancient cypress trees and temple rooftops shrouded in mist. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the temple and features a private tea meditation garden—perfect for quiet reflection after worship. Book early, especially during festival seasons.
Choose Qingyun Temple Mountain Villa, a boutique retreat just 150 meters from the temple entrance—reachable in under 5 minutes on foot. Inspired by Lingnan architecture, rooms feature traditional timber beams and modern comforts, with select units offering private courtyard terraces overlooking ancient banyan trees and temple bell towers. Guests enjoy free vegetarian dinners prepared by temple monks, embodying the philosophy of "eating meditation." Daily morning bell-ringing rituals are also included for immersive spiritual experience.
Xinyuan Ju, an official Zen retreat partner of Qingyun Temple, sits nestled on the temple’s rear hillside, surrounded by quiet woods. All rooms use natural materials and include meditation nooks and open-air meditation decks. Daily guided sessions led by experienced Zen masters feature mindful breathing, walking meditation, and sutra copying. Guests receive a Zen Experience Kit upon arrival—complete with incense, meditation guidebook, and bamboo mala beads. Access is restricted; reservations must be approved via the HopeGoo platform to maintain a serene atmosphere.
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