Ling Gu Temple is a scenic area right on the side of the Purple Mountain, very close to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum. A ticket to the temple can be purchased as part of the package ticket to the Mausoleum, and costs 80 RMB in the case. For a non-package, temple only ticket, the cost is 15 RMB.
The temple contains many historical buildings and scenic areas, as well as a large pagoda which is climbable (but scary). Because of its location, a trip to Ling Gu Temple is best combined with a visit to the mausoleum as a day trip or an afternoon out, since getting to the temple and back can take a long time by bus. For those looking for a quiet spot in Nanjing, this is a good place to visit.
