Travel in China
Enter through the main gate, visit the main halls, then find the Hall of 500 Arhats behind.
Suggested Itinerary
- The main halls
Enter and visit the prayer halls with their incense and chanting. - The Hall of 500 Arhats
Circle the gallery and count to your age for your fortune. - The release pond
Visit the turtle pond in the front courtyard.
What to See
1
The 500 Arhats
Each gilded statue has a unique expression - take your time.
2
The Double-Faced Guanyin
The rotating sculpture showing mercy and wrath.
3
The Main Hall
The grand prayer hall with its golden Buddha statues.
4
The Release Pond
Turtles sunbathing on the rocks in the courtyard.
5
The Ancient Ginkgo
A centuries-old tree turning gold each November.
6
The Incense Burners
Massive bronze braziers filling the air with smoke.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
The temple vegetarian restaurant
Simple Buddhist vegetarian meals near the entrance.
Jianghan Road dining
Metro to the old town for the full range of dining.
Hubu Alley breakfast
10 minutes by bus - the famous breakfast alley.
Wuchang dining
The surrounding district has local restaurants.
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