Dongtai Dragon King Ancient Temple

　　    A national AA-level tourist attraction. In the early 1930s, local fishermen in the surrounding area spontaneously built it to pray for safe fishing voyages, and before setting out to sea, fishermen would come here to worship the Dragon King Bodhisattva. Gradually, it developed into a local custom, and the Dragon King Bodhisattva became a guardian deity of peace, prosperity, and favorable weather. After its completion, the temple was always filled with incense and frequented by worshippers. It endured several instances of destruction and restoration, and in 2006, it regained its glory. Designed with simplicity, elegance, uniqueness, and grandeur in mind, it reflects both historical features and modern style. The constructed temple halls and pavilions are intricately arranged. The newly crafted Buddha statues inside the halls are solemn and lifelike, presenting a magnificent sight. The ancient temple houses Asia’s longest wooden-carved reclining Buddha—a 38-meter seaside reclining Buddha.

　　    Information source: The Party History Research Office of the CPC Yancheng Municipal Committee