🇨🇳参观中国最奢华的佛教宫殿：他们花费40亿在废弃矿坑中建造而成！

The Buddha’s Crown Palace is the centerpiece of Nanjing’s Niushou Mountain and the spiritual symbol of the entire scenic area. It is more than just a palace — it is a world-class Buddhist sanctuary and a marvel of contemporary architecture, built upon an abandoned mine pit. The creation of the Buddha’s Crown Palace is a story of “turning decay into wonder.” Its original site was a gigantic mine pit over 200 meters in diameter and more than 60 meters deep. To enshrine the world’s only surviving parietal relic of Sakyamuni Buddha, the city of Nanjing invested 4 billion yuan from 2012, taking three years to complete this “deep-pit structure” in 2015. 📋 Visiting Information Location: Inside the Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Opening Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 year-round, with last entry at 16:30. The Buddha’s Crown Palace usually begins clearing around 17:00. Ticket Reference: The Buddha’s Crown Palace is included in the general admission ticket for the Niushou Mountain Scenic Area. Adult Ticket: 160 yuan when purchased on-site; booking one day in advance on online platforms usually offers a discount, around 145–149 yuan. Concession Ticket: Students and seniors aged 60–69 enjoy half price, approximately 80 yuan. Free Admission Policy: Children under 1.4 meters, seniors over 70, and others with valid identification enter for free. Transportation: Public Transit: Take Metro Line S1 to “Hohai University · Focheng West Road” station, or Metro Line 1 to “Tianlongsi” station, then transfer to a bus or taxi from the station exit. By Car: Navigate to “Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone”; the scenic area has parking lots. 💡 Practical Tips Best Route: Many travel guides suggest entering via the West Gate of the scenic area, as it is closer to the Buddha’s Crown Palace, saving considerable time and energy. Scenic Area Transport: The area is vast, so it is recommended to purchase a shuttle bus ticket for 20 yuan per person, which allows unlimited rides on the same day directly to the foot of the palace. Dress Code: When entering religious sites like the Buddha’s Crown Palace, please dress appropriately and avoid overly revealing clothing. Shoe covers are required when entering the underground palace area. Time Allocation: The interior of the Buddha’s Crown Palace is extremely grand; it is advisable to set aside at least 2–3 hours for a thorough visit. Video Timestamps: 00:00 Video Preview 00:37 The Road Uphill 02:29 Arriving at the Buddha’s Crown Palace 08:08 The Grand View of Chan Realm 10:56 The Stunning Scenes of the Underground Palace 20:55 The Ten Thousand Buddhas Corridor 28:24 Heading to the Exit