Ningxia | Zhongwei Lingtasi Temple

🏜️A hidden gem in Zhongwei! The rainy Zen beauty of Lingtasi Temple is breathtaking! Who says the Northwest only has deserts? This Tang Dynasty ancient temple hidden in the valley looks like a fairyland with mist swirling after the rain～Among the blue bricks and black tiles, there are also adorable little monk statues! 📍Address: Xiangshan Township, Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia 🚗Travel tips: Recommended to drive or charter a car (about 40 minutes from Zhongwei city center) 🌧️Must experience: 1️⃣ Watch the sea of clouds at the mountain gate The mountain fog flows among the temple buildings after the rain! Standing on the stone steps in front of the Hall of Heavenly Kings, you can capture the spectacular "Buddha light piercing through clouds" 📸Photo spot: Use a telephoto lens to capture the contrast between the roof beast heads and the mist 2️⃣ The thousand-year-old Bodhi tree There is a 1300-year-old Bodhi tree in the temple’s backyard, wrapped with colorful prayer flags. When it rains, the leaves rustle, and locals say it’s the "Buddha chanting sutras" 💡Tips: Make three clockwise circles around the tree to make a wish—it’s very effective! 🐱Hidden surprises: • A resident calico cat often naps on the meditation cushion by the side door of the Mahavira Hall on rainy days • The wind chimes under the eaves of the Sutra Library sound like chanting the "Six-syllable mantra" when the wind blows 🍜Local delicacies nearby: ▫️Artemisia noodles (at the farmhouse restaurant at the foot of the temple mountain) ▫️Yellow River carp (freshly killed live fish by the roadside in Xiangshan Township) ⚠️Notes: • Steps are slippery when wet, wear non-slip shoes • A grand temple fair is held every year on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month • Drones must be reported to the management committee in advance 🌿Standing in the thousand-year-old temple listening to the rain hitting the Bodhi tree, it feels like time slows down…