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Morning Clarity at Qixia Temple

Beat the crowds and the heat by arriving right when the gates open, then winding through the temple grounds before the midday rush.

Best time: 07:00About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:00

    Qixia Temple

    Enter Qixia Temple at opening. The grounds are quietest in the early morning, allowing for a peaceful start before the hoards of visitors arrive later in the day.

  2. 07:45

    Qixia Temple

    Explore the temple complex. Climb the network of trails connecting the fancifully named pavilions, ponds, and tombs. Take time to admire the elegant lacquer-red hall and the pair of identical bell and drum towers.

  3. 08:30

    Qixia Temple

    Finish your visit by walking back toward the village centre near the temple's car park and entry gate.

Local tip

The temple opens at 07:00. Arriving early ensures you experience the austere hall and surrounding trails before the site draws larger crowds.

Check before you go

  • Opening hours are 07:00-17:00.
  • Entrance fee is ¥40.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nanjing (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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