# Daming Temple (大明寺)

Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/daming-temple
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Off-season ¥30; peak season ¥45; pagoda climb plus bell-striking ¥25
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—16：30
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Daming Temple (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography, Nature

## About Daming Temple

Daming Temple sits against the hills and beside the water. With its long history and beautiful setting, it combines a Buddhist temple, historic relics and garden scenery into a religious tourist destination.
Over the centuries, Daming Temple has been home to many eminent monks. Emperors, sages, literati and refined scholars have gathered here, and visitors linger in admiration while devout pilgrims pray for good fortune, happiness and long life.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1099. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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