Dajinshan Temple
大金山寺
A large Buddhist nunnery in Yunshan Town, Linchuan. Its halls rise in tiers up the mountainside, and it is a popular destination in Fuzhou for worship and hiking.
Dajinshan Temple sits atop Jin Mountain in Yunshan Town, northern Linchuan District. Legend says it was first built during the Tang dynasty. The current buildings were largely rebuilt in recent years, and it is one of Jiangxi's best-known Buddhist nunneries. The temple follows the contours of the mountain, with its gate, Hall of the Heavenly Kings, Main Hall, and Sutra Library stacked one above another in an impressive layout. The square in front of the halls offers views over the surrounding countryside. Entry is free. Visitors should dress modestly and keep quiet. Vegetarian meals are available at the temple (subject to the temple's arrangements). Getting there: it is about 40 minutes by car from Fuzhou's urban area. Public transport is limited, so driving or hiring a car is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wenchangli Historic District
- Menghu Lake
- Wang Anshi Memorial Hall
- Nixian Pavilion
- Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall
- Celebrities Sculpture Park & Tang Xianzu Grand Theatre
- Garden of Three Masters
- Huwan Bookshop Street, Jinxi