Nanshan Temple
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada8,617 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
The giant Buddha area gets very busy but the rest is nice to see as well. This is quite far from Sanya and takes about 50 minutes to get to from the city center. The entrance for low season is 108 and there is a weird bus system that can take you around the park for 30. We would recommend skipping the bus as the area is quite walkable but bring very good shoes. You will need plenty of water if you go mid day and there are many drinks and snacks sold in the area. If you are a foreigner make sure you go to the team ticket buying counter and keep to the far right line to get in.
Written August 8, 2020
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Germainehenggg
12 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
First and foremost, definitely come here during off peak period.
Rented a car and drove an hour from the Yalong Bay Hilton hotel to Nanshan area. You have to park at the designated carpark outside from the main spot and you can either choose to walk inside or purchase a bus ticket for 30 RMB each person.
First stop, alights you off at the Guanying statue. From far, my first impressions were that it is just a bigger looking statue, no biggie. But as you start to walk across the bridge and enter the temple underneath the statue, I was dumbfounded. A gold statue was standing in the middle and surrounding her were different open rooms with the other goddess’ statues. Of which were all further surrounded with about 30 cm tall gold looking goddess statue on the cases mounted on the wall. Some had names on it, probably for those who made huge donations to this place.
After walking in the clockwise direction (no hard and fast rule on this but that’s just how I’ve been told), and walking past all the smaller goddess statue, there was a sign saying something like FOOT OF GODDESS. Definitely the word FOOT was inside. Walked several flights of stairs and as you reach the top, oh my gosh, it was breathtaking! Just standing right underneath her and wondering how did they build her! Saw many people touching her toe nails and I did just that. I believe it must be for blessings. She has 3 sides so don’t forget to touch all 30 of them..
The view from there was really amazing too! Deffo great for photo taking!!
After one round around her, walked down the stairs and was led to the second floor of the temple below which was showcasing similar to the smaller statues below but different names. Something more different was a dark and dimly lifted open room with about over 20 goddess statues. I believe they are made of jade. Was absolutely intrigued at the detailing on them.
All in all, the workmanship of the statues, interiors and decorations were what made the entire trip worth it! Just the thought of how they were made was enough to get you to appreciate them.
The vegetarian restaurant before the bridge to the Guanying goddess was really delicious! Plus if you sit near the glass panels, you would have a great view of her and the vast sea behind.
Tips:
• Do make tickets purchases beforehand on WeChat but if you’re a foreigner, you most probably have to purchase it via the counter with your passport. Same goes for the bus ride.
• Fresh coconut costs 20 RMB there. Hmmm, I’ve gotten them for 10 RMB each from the non-tourist areas. But hey, if you’re thirsty, why not get one to enjoy while sitting near the sea and having the breezy winds blowing right at you.
P.S. You can take the bus ride at a designated spot to the next few temples. The bus guide will ask who wants to alight and they’ll stop at each. But I didn’t do that, so I just sat through it and went back to the main entrance. So if you’re only going to one, you don’t really have to get the bus ticket, it’s only a short walk from the entrance to the goddess statue.
Rented a car and drove an hour from the Yalong Bay Hilton hotel to Nanshan area. You have to park at the designated carpark outside from the main spot and you can either choose to walk inside or purchase a bus ticket for 30 RMB each person.
First stop, alights you off at the Guanying statue. From far, my first impressions were that it is just a bigger looking statue, no biggie. But as you start to walk across the bridge and enter the temple underneath the statue, I was dumbfounded. A gold statue was standing in the middle and surrounding her were different open rooms with the other goddess’ statues. Of which were all further surrounded with about 30 cm tall gold looking goddess statue on the cases mounted on the wall. Some had names on it, probably for those who made huge donations to this place.
After walking in the clockwise direction (no hard and fast rule on this but that’s just how I’ve been told), and walking past all the smaller goddess statue, there was a sign saying something like FOOT OF GODDESS. Definitely the word FOOT was inside. Walked several flights of stairs and as you reach the top, oh my gosh, it was breathtaking! Just standing right underneath her and wondering how did they build her! Saw many people touching her toe nails and I did just that. I believe it must be for blessings. She has 3 sides so don’t forget to touch all 30 of them..
The view from there was really amazing too! Deffo great for photo taking!!
After one round around her, walked down the stairs and was led to the second floor of the temple below which was showcasing similar to the smaller statues below but different names. Something more different was a dark and dimly lifted open room with about over 20 goddess statues. I believe they are made of jade. Was absolutely intrigued at the detailing on them.
All in all, the workmanship of the statues, interiors and decorations were what made the entire trip worth it! Just the thought of how they were made was enough to get you to appreciate them.
The vegetarian restaurant before the bridge to the Guanying goddess was really delicious! Plus if you sit near the glass panels, you would have a great view of her and the vast sea behind.
Tips:
• Do make tickets purchases beforehand on WeChat but if you’re a foreigner, you most probably have to purchase it via the counter with your passport. Same goes for the bus ride.
• Fresh coconut costs 20 RMB there. Hmmm, I’ve gotten them for 10 RMB each from the non-tourist areas. But hey, if you’re thirsty, why not get one to enjoy while sitting near the sea and having the breezy winds blowing right at you.
P.S. You can take the bus ride at a designated spot to the next few temples. The bus guide will ask who wants to alight and they’ll stop at each. But I didn’t do that, so I just sat through it and went back to the main entrance. So if you’re only going to one, you don’t really have to get the bus ticket, it’s only a short walk from the entrance to the goddess statue.
Written September 29, 2020
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Charmont_L
Shanghai, China77 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
Came mostly for religious reason, but I agree this place is a nice place to visit even for non-believers. The architecture is pleasing. Some tips: The place is HUGE. If you’re not a fan of walking, especially while exposed to direct sunlight, then buy the entrance ticket that includes electic bus. I didn’t, and ended up walking for over 2 hours across different locations. Spare at least 3-4 hours to see everything. Non-Chinese ID holders need to buy tickets at the windows. It can get extremely hot, so dress amd prepare properly.
Written June 25, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,626 contributions
Jun 2020
The majority of the temple was completed in 1988 and is home to many Tang dynasty replicas. The main statue is of the of Buddhist Guanyin Goddess of Nansha, was built by 108 monks over the 1999 to 2005 period. Seems like a metre of statue height for each monk who worked on the project.
Written June 21, 2020
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Artem
Yakutsk, Russia25 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
From Rosewood Sanya Hotel to Nanshan Buddhist Center we took two buses (first route 35, then boarded route 157(57)), the fare was 9 and 10 ¥, respectively. The trip lasted approximately two and a half hours.
At the box office, the ticket was 108 ¥. Due to the short time we had, we immediately walked to the statue of the goddess Guanyin. Inside the statue was a temple where there were many beautiful statues and paintings. In the complex itself you can buy various souvenirs, products, clothing, there are many cafes where you can eat deliciously.
At the box office, the ticket was 108 ¥. Due to the short time we had, we immediately walked to the statue of the goddess Guanyin. Inside the statue was a temple where there were many beautiful statues and paintings. In the complex itself you can buy various souvenirs, products, clothing, there are many cafes where you can eat deliciously.
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Written September 1, 2024
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TJ O
Australian Capital Territory, Australia22 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
This was an inspiring and reflective place. The statue itself is magnificent and it was moving to get up close and touch it. Be careful to be aware it is not appropriate to wear a hat in the temples or when you are walking around the base of the Buddha's feet. There are some very commercial parts of the site but they are not forceful. Take the train as the walk to the statue is quite a way.
Written August 21, 2022
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natatarmina
Domodedovo, Russia583 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Let's go ourselves. The guides are rubbish. By taxi, back by bus straight to the hotel.
We took a train for 30 yuan to the center of the park, and then walked to the Goddess Guanyin. We went up to the observation deck, walked around everything inside the temple, and admired the park and the sea. There is a budget cafe next to the bridge. The food is delicious and the portions are large. All the locals eat there.
We walked around the territory, admired the ponds, pagodas and back to the train. You can get off at stops in the park and visit temples and simply beautiful places.
The ticket costs 139 yuan, discounts for pensioners over 60.
We took a train for 30 yuan to the center of the park, and then walked to the Goddess Guanyin. We went up to the observation deck, walked around everything inside the temple, and admired the park and the sea. There is a budget cafe next to the bridge. The food is delicious and the portions are large. All the locals eat there.
We walked around the territory, admired the ponds, pagodas and back to the train. You can get off at stops in the park and visit temples and simply beautiful places.
The ticket costs 139 yuan, discounts for pensioners over 60.
Written May 23, 2024
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Sergey M
12 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Our first attraction with an AAAA rating, I liked the scale. The park around is nice, we didn’t go around everything.
Tickets in April cost ~130 yuan.
The statue itself is beautiful. There is a temple under it, you can go inside and climb the statue.
We got there on our own from Dadonghai; from the Pineapple shopping center there are buses 25 (10th) and 55 (faster, more convenient, 13th).
Tickets in April cost ~130 yuan.
The statue itself is beautiful. There is a temple under it, you can go inside and climb the statue.
We got there on our own from Dadonghai; from the Pineapple shopping center there are buses 25 (10th) and 55 (faster, more convenient, 13th).
Written April 20, 2024
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Den
Omsk, Russia43 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The place is great. Very interesting. There are a lot of impressions from what you saw, and this is not only the statue of the goddess Guanyin, but the entire complex. Paths, paths, bushes, trees, stones, temples and all this with the purity and cleanliness characteristic of the Chinese (in the pleasant sense of the word).
We were able to see and fully enjoy all this beauty only because we went ourselves! Exactly yourself!!! We didn’t wait for anyone, didn’t catch up, no unnecessary stops, everything was as we wanted. And most importantly, it turned out cheaper than buying a tour from a guide. Moreover, not far from the complex there is the Taoist Park Heavenly Grottoes, which we also successfully visited. But of course we were exhausted.
If anyone is interested, I'll tell you:
Trip to Goddess Guanyin from the hotel (Dadonghai) -89¥. Order yourself and specifically Didi, this is a very important point. Driving 68 km for 1200₽ is very cheap. Then they were the only ones who found it cheaper than taking the bus.
Entrance to the park for one -129¥
A tram (let's call it that) that takes you for a ride for convenience -30¥. You can walk, but we didn’t risk it 😁
We returned by bus 30-20¥. This is a comfortable intercity bus, not a public one. Instead of 50 stops, only 15. And you always sit)))
In our case, there was also a taxi from Nianshan Park (Guanyin) to Taoist Park for 18¥
I hope this information will save someone from unnecessary expenses and allow them to enjoy their vacation separately with their loved ones!
In any case, this place is a must visit!
We were able to see and fully enjoy all this beauty only because we went ourselves! Exactly yourself!!! We didn’t wait for anyone, didn’t catch up, no unnecessary stops, everything was as we wanted. And most importantly, it turned out cheaper than buying a tour from a guide. Moreover, not far from the complex there is the Taoist Park Heavenly Grottoes, which we also successfully visited. But of course we were exhausted.
If anyone is interested, I'll tell you:
Trip to Goddess Guanyin from the hotel (Dadonghai) -89¥. Order yourself and specifically Didi, this is a very important point. Driving 68 km for 1200₽ is very cheap. Then they were the only ones who found it cheaper than taking the bus.
Entrance to the park for one -129¥
A tram (let's call it that) that takes you for a ride for convenience -30¥. You can walk, but we didn’t risk it 😁
We returned by bus 30-20¥. This is a comfortable intercity bus, not a public one. Instead of 50 stops, only 15. And you always sit)))
In our case, there was also a taxi from Nianshan Park (Guanyin) to Taoist Park for 18¥
I hope this information will save someone from unnecessary expenses and allow them to enjoy their vacation separately with their loved ones!
In any case, this place is a must visit!
Written May 1, 2024
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Jane
Cali, Colombia18 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
I really liked to see this place, not for religion reasons but because it looks incredible. A lot of people there, but that’s normal everywhere in China. It’s nice to walk all the way from the entrance of the park. It’s not that far as other people say. They offer a bus service, but I think it’s not worth it.
Written October 13, 2020
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If I take a taxi there. Is it easy to grab a taxi to come back?
Written August 2, 2019
I don't think that would be a problem. If you find difficulty, just ask policeman for help.
Written August 4, 2019
Есть ли рядом другие достопримечательности ? Рестораны?
Written June 26, 2019
Рядом, как таковых, достопримечательностей нет. На острове их не так много. И они разбросаны по всему острову. Если есть желание посетить экскурсии по хорошей цене - не берите у гидов в отеле. В бухте Санья-бэй есть семейная пара Лиля и Костя (они китайцы, но жили в России и хорошо говорят и пишут по русски), так они возят на те же экскурсии и процентов на 30 - 50 дешевле. Были на Хайнане 2 раза и вся наша группа ездила только с ними. Если интересует, могу сбросить контакт - свяжетесь там с ними по Вайберу или Ватсапу. У них полный набор экскурсий. Работают не один год. Кстати, у Кости есть контакты в Военном госпитале и, если есть необходимость, можно хорошо подлечиться (массаж, иглоукалывание и т.д.). Были в разных клиниках, которые рекламируют гиды, но здесь лучше, дешевле и карты принимают.
Written June 26, 2019
Есть ли рядом другие достопримечательности ? Рестораны?
Written June 26, 2019
А на каком автобусе можно добраться до туда? И как обратно вернуться?
Written November 20, 2018
Автобус № 25, ехать лучше в 9-10 ч. Ехать часа 1,5 - 2. До поздна там не гуляйте, там автобусы обратно нечасто ходят. Нам попался человек недалеко от касс, договорились с ним, что дешевле проведет ( нас было 7 чел), минут через 15 он сам купил нам билеты (без очереди) и провел нас через турникет. Очереди там большие на кассах. Ходили там долго, купите билеты на вагончики, прокатитесь, посмотрите, и дальше езжайте. Территория большая.
Written November 27, 2018
Добрый день! Подскажите, есть ли возможность перемещаться там с ребёнком на коляске? Или там одни камни, ручьи и ступеньки?
Written September 3, 2018
Не переживайте! Там все продуманно и передвигаться можно смело и с ребенком на коляске.
Written September 21, 2018
Hi any want can recommend me private hired car to bring us around and Hotel to recommend
Written May 26, 2018
Unfortunately it's difficult to find a private driver and they all shoot unbelievable prices and are not reliable. You better use Didi for fair prices. Or if you are in five star hotels you may want to hire a reliable driver but it will cost you. Don't trust the organized tours because they will stop in various places along the way and trying to force you to spend money or they will get upset
Written July 19, 2018
I remember there are some local food restaurants.
Written March 13, 2017
Добрый день подскажите где можно найти на ресурсах интернета такой гид? или самостоятельно составляли?
Written March 6, 2017
день добрый. мы сами на автобусе 25 маршрута доехали до няньшаня. билеты на входе купили.
Written March 9, 2017
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