Jiming Temple
鸡鸣寺 · Jīmíng Sì
A working Buddhist nunnery on a small hill next to the Ming city wall, with a yellow-walled pagoda and views over Xuanwu Lake; famous for the cherry-blossom avenue below it in spring.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
Walk out the back onto the Taicheng section of the city wall and follow it along Xuanwu Lake; combine with a lakeside walk.
- Opening hours
- 07:30–17:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥10 (¥15 on special days); the ticket includes three incense sticks. Free for children up to 1.4 m. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy a ticket at the gate, or buy a same-day timed e-ticket through the temple’s WeChat account and scan its QR code at the entrance. At cherry-blossom time (late March) book ahead. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Jimingsi (Line 3), a few minutes’ walk
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省南京市玄武区鸡鸣寺路1号
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