Ganlu Rock Temple
甘露岩寺
An ancient Song-dynasty temple built inside a Danxia rock cave, its wooden halls suspended on a single central pillar. It is Dajin Lake’s most famous cultural landmark.
Ganlu Rock Temple was first built during the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song. It sits inside a Danxia rock cave about 80 metres high and 30 metres deep. Its multi-storey halls were built without a single nail or tile, supported by one central pillar, earning it the nickname “Southern Hanging Temple.” The original buildings were destroyed in a fire in 1961 and later rebuilt to their original appearance. From in front of the temple, you can look down over the lake bay. Nearby are small sights such as Zhuangyuan Bridge and Xiexin Pavilion. Most visitors arrive by Dajin Lake boat and disembark at the Ganlu Temple pier. The round trip on foot takes about 40 minutes, and admission is included in the Dajin Lake boat or combined ticket.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dajin Lake
- Zhaixia Grand Canyon
- Maoer Mountain
- Taining Old Town
- Shangshudi Ming Residence
- Ming-Qing Garden
- Zhuangyuan Rock
- Jiulong Pool