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Hanshan Temple is an ancient monastery in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, with a history spanning over a thousand years. It gained worldwide renown thanks to the famous line—"the sound of the midnight bell reaches the traveler's boat"—from the Tang Dynasty poem *Night Mooring at Maple Bridge* by Zhang Ji. The temple is celebrated both at home and abroad for the enduring legend of the monks Hanshan and Shide, as well as for the tolling of its bells along the ancient Grand Canal and its rich tradition of prayer and blessings.
Hanshan Temple is located on Fengqiao Street in the Gusu District of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. Founded during the Tianjian era of the Liang Dynasty (part of the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, approximately 502–509 AD), it is a renowned Chinese Buddhist temple with a history spanning over 1,500 years. The temple gained worldwide fame thanks to the poem "Night Mooring at Fengqiao" by the Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, which contains the lines: "Outside the city of Gusu lies Hanshan Temple; at midnight, the sound of its bell reaches the traveler's boat."
Hanshan Temple is located in Suzhou.
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• Opening Hours: Generally 07:30–17:00 daily (last entry at 16:30; exceptions may apply during special holidays, such as Lunar New Year’s Eve). • Transportation: Take Suzhou Metro Line 1 to "Xihuan Road" (西环路) Station or Metro Line 5 to "Fengqiao" (枫桥) Station; from there, you can reach the destination by walking or taking a taxi.
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Hanshan Temple is in Suzhou.
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