Gaoming Temple
高明寺
A lecture site of Master Zhiyi and one of the 'Five Small Famous Temples' of the Tiantai school, hidden in a secluded valley; quieter than Guoqing Temple, with Luoxi fishing boats nearby.
Gaoming Temple lies in Youxi Valley, about 7 km northeast of Guoqing Temple. Legend says that when Master Zhiyi was lecturing on the Vimalakirti Sutra, a page of the scripture blew here, and the temple was built on that spot. It is one of the key centers of the Tiantai school. The temple's buildings climb the mountainside in tiers. The stone-slab ancient path in front of the gate, framed by old trees, sees few pilgrims and feels serene. Scenic spots in the valley beside the temple include the 'Luoxi Fishing Boats.' Entry is free, and the temple is open about 07:00–16:30. It is about 15 minutes' drive from Guoqing Temple, or you can walk along the ancient path.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Zhizhe Pagoda Temple (Zhenjue Temple)
- Guoqing Temple
- Chicheng Mountain
- Tongbai Palace
- Tiantai Mountain Grand Waterfall
- Jigong's Former Residence
- Qiongtai Fairy Valley
- Zhexi Old Street