Kumu An: A High Monk Meditating in a Dead Tree

Check in at this lesser-known Zen sanctuary in Minhou! Kumu An is super close to Xuefeng Temple, just over 100 meters in a straight line, about a 5-minute walk~ 🌳 Here hides a legendary thousand-year-old hollow dead tree ▫️ So thick it can fit a person inside 🧘‍♂️ ▫️ It is said that ancient high monks once meditated here ▫️ Currently, a golden statue of a monk is enshrined inside the dead tree ▫️ The hermitage also preserves a Zen bed 🌸 Recommended combo ticket: ✔ Xuefeng Temple (free) + Kumu An ✔ Must-visit during plum blossom season: December to February ✔ Perfect for shooting ancient-style photos ✔ There is a super soothing life-release pond at the entrance 📌 Practical information: 📍 Kumu An address: X115, Minhou County, Fuzhou City (right opposite Xuefeng Temple) ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🚗 Transportation tips: Recommended to drive and navigate to "Xuefeng Temple," free parking available You can also take a bus from Fuzhou to Minhou and transfer 💡 Tips: ▪ Wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended for stunning shots ▪ Rainy days add to the Zen atmosphere ▪ You can also hike Xuefeng Mountain nearby ▪ Local farmhouses around are cheap and delicious Come experience this transcendental Zen vibe! Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours~