Shangchantang Temple
上禅堂
A Qing dynasty Chan monastery next to the Roushen Baodian (Hall of the Sacred Body), known for the Jinsha Spring and its simple, traditional layout. It is one of the Four Great Monasteries of Jiuhua Mountain.
Shangchantang sits below Shenguang Ridge, right beside the Roushen Baodian (Hall of the Sacred Body). It was first built in the Ming dynasty and rebuilt in the Qing dynasty, and it is one of the Four Great Monasteries of Jiuhua Mountain. The temple has the Jinsha Spring, said to be the spring Jin Dizang used to brew tea, as well as the Lengyan Pagoda. The buildings are built into the mountainside and are quieter than the surrounding temples, so it is a good place to visit after the Roushen Baodian. It is about 10 minutes’ walk from Huacheng Temple. Entry is free, and a visit takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Roushen Hall (Yueshen Hall)
- Zhantan Chan Monastery
- Tonghui Chanlin Nunnery
- Huacheng Temple
- Jiuhua Street
- Zhiyuan Temple
- Dongya Chan Temple
- Baisui Palace