· Located in the western suburbs of Suzhou City, it was built in the Southern Dynasties and has a history of more than 1,400 years. It belongs to the Linji Sect of Zen Buddhism.
·It is famous all over the world for the line “Outside Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell rings to the passenger ship” in the famous poem “Night Mooring at Maple Bridge” by Zhang Ji of the Tang Dynasty.
·There are many historical sites, including stone inscriptions written by Zhang Jishi, stone statues found in Hanshan and Hanshan, fragments of inscriptions written by Wen Zhengming and Tang Yin, etc.
·It is a famous place for praying. Every year on December 31st, Hanshan Temple holds a New Year’s bell-ringing ceremony, ringing the bell 108 times.
Telephone
(0512) 6723 6213
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Take Haoxing Line 2/Haoxing Line 1⁄9002 and get off at Hanshan Temple Bus Station and walk about 330 meters to get there.
Tickets
Tickets (including scripture copying): 20 RMB (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: 1. Minors aged 6 (exclusive) to 18 (inclusive);

  1. Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 65 (exclusive);
  2. Full-time college students or current students with academic qualifications below.
    Free admission: 1. Children 6 years old and below or 1.4 meters tall and below;
  3. Seniors aged 65 and above;
  4. Disabled persons;
  5. Active military personnel and retired military cadres.
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    Opening hours
    07:30-18:00 (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)
    tips:
    The specific opening hours are subject to the scenic spot
    *Information update time: 2024-12-31
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