Xingfu Temple (Poshan Temple)
兴福寺（破山寺）
An ancient Southern Dynasties temple at the foot of Yushan in Changshu, famous for the poem “Walking Early to an Ancient Temple” by the Tang poet Chang Jian. Its mushroom oil noodles are a must-try.
Xingfu Temple lies at the northern foot of Yushan in Changshu City. It was founded during the Qi and Liang dynasties of the Southern Dynasties and was known in ancient times as Poshan Temple. The Tang poet Chang Jian's poem “Inscribed at the Back Hall of Poshan Temple” describes this place, with the lines “The winding path leads to a secluded place, and the meditation hall is deep among flowers and trees.” Ancient trees tower over the temple grounds, which also feature the Hollow Pool, the Rice Stele Pavilion and the Tiger-Saving Pavilion. Beside the temple, the Wangyue Tower noodle restaurant is famous for its mushroom oil noodles made with Yushan's specialty pine mushrooms, a must-try in Changshu. Admission to the temple is about 5 yuan. It can be combined with Yushan, Shanghu Lake and the former residence of Weng Tonghe on the same day.
Opening hours
06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yushan Mountain
- Weng Tonghe Former Residence
- Shanghu Lake
- Shajiabang Scenic Area
- Chongyuan Temple
- Yangcheng Lake
- Gate of the Orient
- Humble Administrator's Garden