Tianning Temple
First constructed during the Zhenguan and Yonghui reigns of the Tang Dynasty (627–655 AD), Tianning Temple boasts a history of more than 1,300 years. In 1983, it was designated a National Key Buddhist Temple by the State Council. Boasting towering, resplendent halls, it has long earned the reputation of "the No.1 Buddhist Monastery in Southeast China".
During his southern inspection tours in the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong visited the temple three times to burn incense and pay homage. He also inscribed the horizontal plaque "Buddhism of the Dragon City" as well as matching couplets for the temple.
China’s tallest and largest pagoda, the Grand Tianning Buddha Pagoda, was built within the temple compound. Designed in the multi-storey pavilion architectural style of the Tang and Song dynasties, it features an octagonal layout with 13 floors and a height of 138 meters. Construction was completed and the pagoda opened to the public in 2004.
Transportation Guide
- It is about a 500-meter walk from Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou Bus Station to Tianning Temple.
- City Buses: Routes B12, 3, 7, 11, 53, 212, 220 and others run directly to the Tianning Temple scenic area.
- From Shanghai: Exit the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway at Hengshanqiao Interchange, then head south onto Changqi Road straight to Tianning Temple.
- From Nanjing: Exit the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway at Changzhou Interchange, proceed south along Changcheng Road, then turn onto Yanling Road to reach the temple.
- EMU Train Service: Visitors can enjoy discounted tickets by presenting their train tickets at the Tianning Pagoda Information Desk near the exit of Changzhou Railway Station. Free shuttle buses are provided to take tourists to the scenic spot.
Distances & Driving Time from Major Cities
- Shanghai: 118 kilometers
- Hangzhou: 288 kilometers
- Nanjing: 188 kilometers
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