Mati Temple is a stop worth stopping at on the cliff grottoes. On the 1st day, between Beisi Temple and Thousand Buddha Caves, encounter the unique atmosphere of Mati Temple.
The first impression of Mati Temple almost always comes from the North Temple. When it actually appears before your eyes, the imagination in the picture suddenly gains weight, and the journey officially begins from that moment.
When it comes to Mati Temple, locals usually mention the Thousand Buddha Cave first. Only after experiencing it do you realize that a landmark is never an isolated sight, but an entrance to an entire section of life.
Jinta Temple hides another side of Mati Temple. With less crowd from tourists and more daily warmth, you suddenly feel as if you've briefly become one of the people here.
If you have the energy, go visit Linsong. There is no standard answer there, only your own rhythm, which fits the itinerary just right.
Mati Temple taught me one thing: you don't have to chase every sight, just as Beisi taught me—the best scenery is often where you're willing to stop and take a closer look.
Route fragment
1 day
- Day 1: Arrive at Mati Monastery, first encounter with North Monastery
- Day 2 Thousand Buddha Caves - Take a closer look