Niushoushan Cultural Tourism Zone

Famous for the ancient saying “Spring Outing to Niushou”, it is the birthplace of Niutou School of Chan Buddhism and the world‑renowned Buddhist sacred land housing Sakyamuni Buddha’s parietal bone relic. The mountain gets its name from its two horn‑shaped summits. The spectacular Foding Palace is built on an abandoned mining pit, combining grand‑scale modern architecture with Buddhist art. Core attractions include Foding Palace with Zen Realm Grand View and underground Thousand‑Buddha Hall, 88‑meter‑high Tang‑style Foding Pagoda, Foding Temple, Niutou Chan Cultural Garden and Hidden Dragon Lake. Buddha’s parietal bone relic is open for public worship only on specific legal festivals and Buddhist holidays throughout the year. The whole scenic area features magnificent palaces, elegant Tang‑style buildings and lush mountain forests. It integrates Buddhist culture, architectural art, mountain ecology and Zen‑themed leisure, and is a top destination for Buddhist pilgrimage, Hanfu photography and one‑day sightseeing in Nanjing.