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Nanputuo Temple

Nanputuo Temple

南普陀寺·Xiamen, Fujian·East China

Enter through the main gate, walk through the halls, then climb the peak behind.

Suggested Itinerary

  1. The halls
    Visit the three main halls in sequence.
  2. The hill path
    Climb behind the temple through the calligraphy rocks.
  3. The campus view
    Descend via the university side for sea views.

What to See

1

Great Treasure Hall

The main prayer hall with golden Buddhas.

2

Great Compassion Hall

The thousand-armed Guanyin.

3

Calligraphy Rocks

Boulders carved with Buddhist texts.

4

Hilltop Pavilion

Views over the campus and the strait.

5

Incense Burners

Bronze braziers filling the air with smoke.

6

Lotus Pond

A pond with lotus blooms at the entrance.

Photo Gallery

Nanputuo Temple - photo 1
Nanputuo Temple
Gilded Dabei Dian (Great Compassion Hall) plaque beneath ornate gilded eaves
Gilded Dabei Dian (Great Compassion Hall) plaque beneath ornate gilded eaves
Giant gilded Fo (Buddha) rock carving with altar table and monk
Giant gilded Fo (Buddha) rock carving with altar table and monk
Nanputuo Temple - photo 4
Nanputuo Temple
Nanputuo Temple - photo 5
Nanputuo Temple
Upturned swallowtail roof ridges with dragon-phoenix ceramic ornaments
Upturned swallowtail roof ridges with dragon-phoenix ceramic ornaments

Tips from Real Travelers

Food & Drink

Temple vegetarian

Free meals - donations appreciated.

University cafes

Student-priced cafes nearby.

Zhongshan Road snacks

Metro to the old town.

Zengcuoan seafood

Nearby fishing village restaurants.

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