Scenic spot introduction:

Guangzhou Guangxiao Temple is the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Guangzhou. Guangxiao Temple is located on Guangxiao Road. It is one of the four major jungles in Guangzhou (Guangxiao, Liurong, Hualin, and Haizhuang). It was first built more than 1,700 years ago. The architectural scale of Guangxiao Temple is majestic, ranking first among the Lingnan jungles. It not only occupies an important position in the history of Buddhism, but also created a unique style and school in the history of South China architecture.

Attractions distribution:

Guangxiao Temple has a rigorous architectural structure, majestic temples, and many cultural relics and historical sites. For example, the Main Hall was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the Xibo Spring dug by Bodhidharma in the Southern Dynasties, the Qifa Pagoda, the Stone Sutra Tower, and the Great Bei Tower in the Tang Dynasty, the East-West Iron Tower in the Southern Han Dynasty, and the Bodhi Tree, etc., are all precious Buddhist relics.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National key units

Scenic spot features:

Photography, visiting ancient times, culture, temples
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Guangzhou Free Travel Guide for Four Days 2018

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Guangdong Province>Guangzhou City>Yuexiu District

How to get there:

In the urban area, you can take bus No. 2, 31, 38, 103, 181, 186, 202, 239, 251, 260, 288, 538, 556, 823, 883 and get off at Renmin North Road Station, or take Metro Line 1 Get off at Ximen Station and walk to Guangxiao Temple.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Guangxiao Temple ticket price:

5 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

Daily 6:30-17:00

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