Guǎngzhōu Sights

Guangxiao Temple

#5 of 67 things to do in Guǎngzhōu

#2 of 110 building sights in Asia

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  • Address
    • 109 Jinghui Lu Xiguan
  • Hours
    • 06:00-17:00

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The Guangxiao Temple, or 'Bright Filial Piety Temple', about 400m west of the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, is the oldest temple in Guǎngzhōu and dates back to the 4th century. By the Tang dynasty, it was well established as a centre of Buddhist learning in southern China. Many prominent monks came to teach here, including Bodhidarma, the founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism.

The temple complex originally contained over 19 halls and several restorations later still feels elegant and spacious. Most of the current buildings date from the 19th century. The most impressive building is the main hall, with its double eaves. Inside is a 10m-high statue of the Buddha. At the back of the hall sits an impressive statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy. Take metro line 1, Xīmén Kǒu station.

 

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    it is VERY OLD temple in Guangzhou ,

    guangzhou_boy recommends this,

    Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou in China boasts of being one of the four magnificent temples of the province.
    Opening Hours: 06:00 to 17:30
    Bus Route: 4,31,38,103, 181, 186, 202, 239, 251… (get off at Renmin Beillu Stop)
    http://www.guangzhoutravelguide.com/guangzhou_travel/guangxiao-temple.html

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