Erling Pagoda and Tempel - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

Dongqian Lake has a history about more than 1200 years. The top ten scenes are interspersed in the scenic resort such as The Fishing Rock of Tang , Xiangyu Hill, Sunset on the Two Spirits, White Stone and Fairland, etc. Some ancient relics such as stone cave in Song Dynasty, Yuan Pagoda, Erling Pagoda, Wanganshi Temple are still there including 21 relic protection spots and more than 200 stone sculptures in South Song Dynasty. (Cited from the official Ningbo-Site)

One of the most scenic zones at the Lake is Xiao Putuo with the Xiayu Isle Temple at the crosswalk over the Lake. If you proceed to the east coast and keep left, you will reach the end of the paved road. A narrow footpath along the coast will bring you to a small temple (maybe for the fishermen) and finally to the big buddhist Erling-Tempel. Directly before entering the tempel-district, to the right, there is a steep stair to the Erling-Pagoda from the Yuan-Period. The legend is that there once lived a huge immortal snake that even could eat men and that everybody was afraid of. With the help of two hero-saints this snake could be caught and was banned into this pagoda. Until now sometimes one may be able to see some snakes in the ground-opening of the pagoda.
As a Chinese colleague told me, to remember the big aid of the two saint-heroes the Erling-Tempel was built. To the left and right of Buddha on the photo are probably Ananda and Kashyapa, two of the ten favorite disciples of Buddha. Maybe they are the 2 men of the legend.

From here you may again enjoy the scenic view over the lake and to Xiao Putuo.

Way back is the same as you came. Besides walking there may be a boat-service. Boating schedules may change, please check current status.
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Open to visitors?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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