Step into Wenfeng Temple, where serenity meets history in Yangzhou! This thousand-year-old Buddhist sanctuary charms visitors with ancient ginkgo trees whispering wisdom and exquisite Ming-era architecture. Don't miss climbing the seven-story Wenfeng Pagoda - the panoramic view of the Grand Canal turning golden at sunset will steal your breath. Stroll through corridors engraved with poetry by Tang Dynasty scholars, and you'll feel the echoes of China's literary giants lingering in the stone tablets.




















Everything you need to know about Wenfeng Temple
Stay at Yangzhou Wengfeng Yajiu, a boutique homestay just 7 minutes' walk from the temple. Its garden-facing rooms offer serene views of pagoda rooftops and bamboo groves. Each room features traditional Suzhou-style carved windows and an on-site incense ceremony corner. Guests can join morning temple chants and enjoy authentic Yangzhou breakfast at a century-old teahouse nearby—perfect for immersing in Jiangnan Buddhist culture and slow living.
Yangzhou Wengfeng Tingyu Xuan is a hidden gem nestled beside the temple’s eastern alley, rebuilt in Tang Dynasty style. All rooms face the temple’s rear courtyard, offering unobstructed views of the ancient pagoda reflected in a lotus pond. The hotel provides complimentary guided tours led by resident monks, including visits to the scripture hall, stone tablet pavilion, and the fish-release pool. Enjoy afternoon tea by the lotus pond with traditional calligraphy and incense workshops.
Guests at Wengfeng Qingxin Yuan can participate in the Yin-hour Bell Ceremony at 5:30 AM, joining temple chants at the Mahavira Hall before a quiet breakfast of vegetarian fare. This exclusive experience includes meditation sessions and manuscript copying workshops in a tranquil setting. A private path leads directly to the Wengfeng Pagoda, where evening lanterns cast a solemn glow—ideal for spiritual reflection.
Yangzhou Wengfeng Yunju is a secluded, heritage-style inn located just off the temple’s eastern lane. Every room overlooks the temple’s inner courtyard, featuring private views of the pagoda and plum blossom grove. The hotel offers free guided walks through the scripture library, stone inscriptions, and the lotus pond, along with daily tea and Zen philosophy talks. Only 100 meters from the main gate, it’s perfect for those seeking tranquility and authenticity.
Wengfeng Yanyu Lou blends classical Suzhou gardens with Yangzhou residential architecture. Rooms feature handcrafted paper windows and brick walls, each opening onto a private courtyard. Guests may take part in Yangzhou paper-cutting classes and Huaiyang cuisine cooking sessions, followed by evening readings of the Heart Sutra under lantern light. The property’s proximity to the temple—just a 2-minute walk—enhances its cultural immersion appeal.
Wengfeng Mingyue Ju hosts a full-day ‘One Day Monk’ program including morning chanting, sutra recitation, and ritual cleaning led by senior monks. The hotel also provides a Buddhist study lounge and copying station with scrolls and brushes. Afterward, enjoy homemade osmanthus honey porridge and a quiet evening viewing of the lotus pond under moonlight. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.
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