Tucked away in Tongling's mountains, Yunyan Temple is like a pearl polished by time, where Zen tranquility starkly contrasts modern hustle. As you step on the mossy stone stairs, wind chimes whisper tales of centuries - Tang Dynasty eaves dance in mist, while the real showstopper is the millennium-old ginkgo tree in the back hill, its golden autumn foliage transforming the whole temple into a radiant ocean of legends.



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Stay at Yunya Mountain Retreat, a boutique lodge nestled at the base of Yunya Temple in Tongling, Anhui. This eco-luxury retreat blends traditional stone architecture with modern comfort, offering panoramic views of misty cliffs and ancient temples. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to the temple’s main site, just a 5-minute walk from the guest rooms.
Guests enjoy daily guided tours to the temple’s scriptural pavilion and cliffside carvings, along with private tea ceremonies in the Zen garden. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive upgrades and cultural experience vouchers.
Yunya Quiet Retreat Villa is directly across from Yunya Temple’s main gate, with a 3-minute walk to the main hall and a private pathway to the pilgrim trail. The property features a traditional-style study room and meditation pavilion, hosting morning bell and evening drum rituals to help guests settle into a meditative state before visiting.
All rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of layered pine forests and distant pagodas. Complimentary 24/7 shuttles connect to nearby villages and forest trails. Reserve through HopeGoo for a special "Pilgrimage Welcome Kit" including vegetarian dinner and blessing bracelet.
Yunya Wenxin Residence is a heritage-themed lodging inspired by Huizhou architecture and contemporary design, where each room is named after a mountain, temple, and poet from Tang Dynasty poetry. The space showcases handcrafted wood carvings and Xuan paper paintings by local artisans.
Guests can join daily "Mountain Poetry Sessions" led by a resident poet, followed by afternoon workshops in traditional tea ceremony and stone rubbing—learning how to transfer cliff carvings into art. The back courtyard features an open-air meditation terrace, perfect for stargazing and listening to mountain streams.
Book on HopeGoo to receive free access to cultural workshops and a limited-edition handmade keepsake journal.
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