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Take the shuttle to the summit, enter the Usnisa Palace, descend through the nine storeys, then visit the temple at the base.
Suggested Itinerary
- The summit approach
Take the shuttle bus to the summit and the Usnisa Palace entrance. - The palace descent
Descend through the nine storeys of the Usnisa Palace - the escalator journey takes 20 minutes. - The Fo Ding Temple
Visit the traditional temple at the base before departing.
What to See
1
The Lotus Dome Exterior
The golden lotus crown on the peak - visible from across the district.
2
The Grand Corridor
The nine-storey descent through light and lotus pools.
3
The Lying Buddha
A golden reclining Buddha with jewelled adornments.
4
The Relic Chamber
The innermost sanctum holding the Buddha's parietal-bone relic.
5
The Fo Ding Temple
A Tang-style temple with courtyards and pavilions at the base.
6
The Pagoda
A nine-storey stone pagoda on the ridge above the palace.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
The temple vegetarian restaurant
Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at the Fo Ding Temple.
The palace cafe
Light meals and drinks inside the Usnisa Palace.
The summit pavilion tea room
Tea with panoramic views from the mountain.
Downtown Nanjing
Return to the city for the full range of dining.
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