Xingjiao Buddhist Temple

Step into Xingjiao Temple where time seems to slow down! Nestled at the foot of Changzhou's tranquil mountains, this millennium-old sanctuary flaunts Tang Dynasty architecture with swooping eaves and weathered steles whispering history. Let sandalwood incense guide you through the Mahavira Hall, where you might join monks' chanting or rub the polished heads of Song Dynasty stone lions—locals swear it brings luck! Don't miss the Tea Meditation Pavilion behind the temple: cradling tea while watching ginkgo leaves rain gold over tiled rooftops is so magical, you'll forget to reach for your phone!