Scenic spot introduction:
Kaifu Temple in Hefei is known as the "First Temple in Central Anhui". There is a temple in the garden and a garden in the temple. It was the place where Master Zhuo Xi, a Shu monk in the Tang Dynasty, popularized the temple. There are pavilions and corridors everywhere in the temple, small bridges, flowing water, waterfalls and springs, and winding paths leading to secluded places, which are particularly elegant. During the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties, many literati visited Kaifu Temple. Although the temple was later bombed by Japanese aircraft, it has been rebuilt to this day. It not only satisfies the needs of believers in worshiping Buddha, listening to scriptures and listening to Dharma, but also provides cultural services. In order to meet the needs of exchanges and citizens' tourism, it has also become the image representative and propagation center of Anhui Buddhist temples.Attractions distribution:
Kaifu Temple is located at the southern foot of Dashu Mountain in the western suburbs of Hefei, with a construction area of 32,000 square meters. The newly completed temple is divided into three parts: the middle, the east and the west. It consists of the Shanmen, Shanmen Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Sutra Tower, Baoen Pagoda, Patriarch Hall, Jialan Hall, Arhat Hall, Chanting Hall, Zhaitang, It consists of Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Hua Zang Hall, Dharma Hall, Storehouse, Abbot's Room, Guest Hall, Buddhist Academy, Monk Residence, Retirement Residence, Yunshui Building and various dormitories. The architecture is based on the royal garden style of the Ming and Qing Forbidden City. Mainly, the piles of earth and stones, stone steps and pavilions in the garden area can be enjoyed by pilgrims and tourists.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, mountain climbing, worship, religiontravelling guideline:
Temple activities: Spring Moon Fasting Dharma Assembly, Mid-Autumn Lamp Passing Dharma Assembly, three times a year teaching the eight precepts, three training courses for lay people, education and lecture exchange meetings for monks, seven diligent chanting sessions in winter, porridge on Laba Festival, Prajna Bookstore Zhou Wei Fo Yuan Salon, reading club, calligraphy and painting academy, etc.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
China>Anhui Province>Hefei City>Shushan District
How to get there:
Bus routes: No. 48, No. 234, No. 651, No. 665, No. 801, Dashu Mountain West Expansion Scenic Area Temporary Holiday Line, High-tech Zone Special Line 1 can go directly to Kaifu Temple.
Self-driving route: In the city, take Changjiang West Road, Huangshan Road, etc. and turn into Yulan Avenue; from other provinces and cities, just take He'an Expressway, Hefei Ring Expressway, etc. and drive towards Hefei city.
Scenic area map:
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Kaifu Temple ticket price:
Tickets: 20 yuan/person
Related discounts:
1. Buddhist believers across the country can enter the temple for free with their conversion certificates;
2. All religious clergy can Those with valid IDs can enter the temple for free;
3. Children under 12 years old, seniors over 60 years old, active military personnel, retired military cadres, disabled people, low-income groups, etc. can enter the temple for free with valid IDs;
4. Journalists, tour guides, and staff of various scenic spots in the city can enter the temple for free with valid certificates;
5. Minors over 12 years old and under 18 years old, and full-time students in universities, middle schools, and primary schools have half-price admission Discount;
6. A 20% discount for travel group tickets;
7. A 50% discount or free for student groups;
8. People from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan follow the The above standards are implemented;
9. The Buddha's Fate Card is used to attend lectures. When the temple has lecture arrangements, you can enter the temple for free;
10. Come to the temple to volunteer, protect the monastery, tickets, food and accommodation All free.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00–16:00
