Dinghui Temple, Rugao
定慧禅寺
An ancient temple of more than a thousand years in old Rugao, founded in the Eastern Jin dynasty, with grand pagodas and halls, within walking distance of Shuihui Garden.
Dinghui Temple is located in the old town of Rugao and is said to have been founded in the Eastern Jin dynasty. It has seen many periods of rise and decline since the Tang and Song dynasties and is one of the best-known ancient temples in central Jiangsu. The temple has been restored, and its Hall of Heavenly Kings, Main Hall, sutra library and pagoda rise in sequence, solemn and spacious. It is usually free to enter, or a small incense-offering ticket applies (confirm on site). Allow about 45 minutes. It is about 1 km from Shuihui Garden, so the two can be visited together, and afterwards you can try Dong sugar and Baipu dried tofu (chagan) in the old town of Rugao.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shuihui Garden
- Baipu Ancient Town
- Nantong Forest Safari Park
- Tangzha Ancient Town
- China Abacus Museum
- Tianning Temple & Guangxiao Pagoda
- Si Street Historic District
- Hao River Scenic Area