Guanghua Temple is located at the foot of Fenghuang (Phoenix) Mountain, about two miles to the south of Putian City in Fujian Province. Fenghuang Mountain presents a verdant landscape: trees clothe the mountain in green and babbling brooks wander through woods. The study of Buddhism once flourished in this environment.
Guanghua Temple has a long history. It was built in the Southern Dynasties (420-589) and became well known in the
Tang Dynasty (618-907). During the height of its glory in the
Song Dynasty (960-1279), over one thousand monks and nuns practiced Buddhism at this temple. Guanghua Temple was destroyed by fire during the war in the
Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), but had been gradually restored to its former glory during the
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Guanghua Temple covers an area of 33 hectares. The buildings are arranged around a central axis, 421 yards long: among these are Screen Wall, Mountain Gate, “Freeing Captive Animal’s Pond”, "Heavenly King Hall”, "Hall of Mahavira”, Depositary of Buddhist Books, and Wofo (Sleeping Buddha) Hall. The Hall of Mahavira is grand and majestic, being regarded as the top one among famous Buddhist temples in Fujian Province
Travel Tips
Add:in the Jiaocheng District of Ningde City, Fujian Province.
Entrance Fees: CNY 30
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
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