There are gradually more vegetarian restaurants near the temple. Vegetarian restaurants are actually rare in Suzhou, and most of them are located next to temples. Hanshan Temple has always been very popular. The restaurants at the foot of the temple also mostly accept tourists from outside. Only local tourists can see this temple among the many restaurants.

Hanshan Temple

Hanshan Temple’s plain noodles cost RMB 20 per bowl, Su-style noodle soup

Hanshan Temple was built in the Xiaoliang Dynasty during the Tianjian period in the Southern Dynasties. Most of the temples are Qing Dynasty architecture. Although the current Hanshan Temple lacks some of the poetic charm of ancient times, it still attracts tourists from all over the country.

Most of the restaurants next to Hanshan Temple are tourist restaurants, and most of them are too expensive and not delicious. The proprietress checked online for nearby restaurants and found a vegetarian restaurant hidden next to the Buddhist library of Hanshan Temple. pavilion.

This restaurant ranks ninth on the list of vegetarian restaurants in Suzhou. Although it is not ranked high, at 25 yuan per person, it seems very down-to-earth next to a tourist attraction.

A house of health and vegetarianism is hidden next to the Buddhist Library of Hanshan Temple. Outside the store, in addition to tourists from all over the world, you can often see practicing masters.

Suzhou Hanshan Temple announced in 2017 that starting from June 24 (the first day of the sixth lunar month), free lunch will be provided on the first and fifteenth day of each month for tourists and believers to enjoy.

In addition, the volunteers in Hanshan Temple will also guide tourists who enjoy the free lunch, add rice as needed, and practice the spirit of "cherishing blessings and cherishing food" and passing on an active and healthy lifestyle.

Yidizhai

Per capita: 225 yuan

Yidizhai is located near Hanshan Temple. The Chinese-style decoration is very stylish. There are garden landscapes, small ponds, and Zen in the courtyard. The antique rooms, calligraphy and paintings, and potted flowers and plants everywhere add to the leisurely atmosphere. It is a wonderful experience for the senses and taste buds to taste vegetarian dishes here. Although it is a vegetarian meal, we had a French-style meal. The presentation was very careful and the ingredients used were very particular. The exquisite shape makes people reluctant to take off their chopsticks. The overall taste of the dishes is relatively light, which is very suitable for bringing the elders of the family here. Meal.

Hanshan Temple Plain Noodles Restaurant

Hanshan Temple is not only famous for the temple itself, but also for its plain noodles. One mushroom noodles and one Luohan noodles. The toppings are mushrooms, fungus, bamboo shoots, etc. that are common in the temple. The soup looks oily, but when you eat it, it is not. On the contrary, it is full of fragrance, especially the Luo Han noodles are fresher.

Address:

In Hanshan Temple, No. 24 Hanshan Temple Road