Tracing the Origins of Buddhist Chants for 4 Days · Lushan, Shaoguan, Guangzhou
Lushan / Shaoguan / Guangzhou · 4 Days 3 Nights · Relaxed
Reference Price
$550Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
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From Donglin Temple to the true body of the Sixth Patriarch, and then back to Guangxiao Temple where Huineng received ordination.
Day-by-day itinerary4 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived at Lushan · Donglin Temple
DestinationVarious places→ Lushan
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Lushan Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive at Lushan from various locations, with a private airport or station pick-up to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Donglin Temple is at the foot of the mountain. The mountain attractions require a full day, so staying on the mountain is recommended.
Donglin Temple: Founded by Huiyuan in the Eastern Jin dynasty, the birthplace of the Pure Land School, and the stories of Huxi Bridge and Sanxiao Hall are located here.
Meals: Lushan Three Stones, Jiujiang Fried Noodles.
Tip: The weather on the mountain changes quickly, so bring a light jacket; There are many steps at Sandie Spring (about 3,000 steps). If your knees are uncomfortable, you can only look at Jinxiu Valley.
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Shaoguan, and stay overnight in Shaoguan. - D2Shaoguan · Nanhua Temple, Yunmen Temple
DestinationShaoguan → Guangzhou
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Shaoguan Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Guangzhou
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailNanhua Temple: The true body of the Sixth Patriarch, the Tang Dynasty Thousand Buddha Kasaya and Empress Wu Zetian's imperial edict are all here, with ancient trees towering inside the temple.
Yunmen Temple: Located in Ruyuan County, the ancestral temple of the Yunmen Sect, where the tradition of balancing agriculture and Zen remains.
Danxia Mountain: A World Natural Heritage site, with red sandstone peaks and peaks, lined up alongside the Zen Line.
Meiguan Ancient Road: At the border of Guangdong and Jiangxi, the main route from the ancient Central Plains into Guangdong.
Meals: Shaoguan braised pork, stuffed tofu, mountain snail snails.
Note: The true statue is inside the main hall. Please keep quiet inside and do not take photos of the statue; Vegetarian meals are available inside the temple. In
the evening, take a high-speed rail or tour bus to Guangzhou and stay overnight there. - D3Guangzhou · Guangxiao Temple, Liurong Temple
DestinationGuangzhou urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Guangzhou Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailGuangxiao Temple: The place where the Sixth Patriarch Huineng was ordained and ordained here. The east and west iron pagodas inside the temple are relics from the Five Dynasties.
Liurong Temple: The flower pagoda inscribed by Su Dongpo is here; the pagoda can be climbed.
Meals: Cantonese morning tea, white-cut chicken, roast goose.
Tip: For morning tea, it's recommended to go between 8 and 10 PM; old establishments require waiting in line; Summer often experiences thunderstorms, so carry an umbrella. - D4Guangzhou · Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and the return journey
DestinationGuangzhou → Drop-off at airport/station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailChen Clan Ancestral Hall: The pinnacle of ancestral hall architecture in Guangdong, featuring wood, stone, brick, and plaster sculptures.
Shamian and Shisanhang: Former sites of modern concessions and trading houses, with arcades and European architecture coexisting.
Meals: Cantonese dim sum, white-cut chicken, roast goose.
Tip: For dim sum, it's recommended to go between 8 and 10 PM; old brands require a line; Summers often experience thunderstorms, so carry an umbrella.
Arrange shuttle service to the airport or station according to flight or train schedule, and the tour will end.
Itinerary Overview
Main Zen Buddhism Ancestral Route: Wuzu Temple in Huangmei, Hubei; Donglin Temple on Lushan, Jiangxi; Nanhua Temple in Shaoguan, Guangdong (containing the true body of the Sixth Patriarch); Guangxiao Temple and Six Banyan Tree Temple in Guangzhou. Suitable for travelers with a religious background or those who want a peaceful journey.
The entire journey is 4 days, progressing along the route "Huangmei Wuzu Temple → Lushan Donglin Temple → Shaoguan Nanhua Temple (true body of the Sixth Patriarch) → Guangzhou Guangxiao Temple": Lushan / Shaoguan / Guangzhou. The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," with high-speed rail as the main intercity transport, and flights for segments with travel time exceeding 5 hours.
Destinations on this Route
- Lushan: Donglin Temple is at the foot of the mountain; visiting the mountain attractions requires a full day, and staying on the mountain is recommended.
- Shaoguan: Half a day at Nanhua Temple, and an additional half a day to one day for Yunmen Temple or Danxia Mountain.
- Guangzhou: Half a day for Guangxiao Temple and Six Banyan Tree Temple, half a day each for Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and Shamian Island, and be sure to include at least one morning tea.
Cultural Series
This route belongs to the Zen Ancestral Temples・Tracing the Origins of Buddhist Sounds series, and other itineraries of varying lengths on the same theme are also available for comparison.
Costs include
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary (double occupancy)
- First entrance tickets to the attractions specified in the itinerary
- Ground transportation listed in the itinerary (high-speed rail / tour bus / scenic area sightseeing bus)
- Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Daily breakfast, and meals specified in the itinerary
- Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- Round-trip international airfare between the place of departure and China
- Personal visa and document fees
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
- Optional items (cable car, additional boat rides, performances, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers (voluntary)
- Single room supplement