Scenic spot introduction:

Xiyuan Jiezhuang Temple, referred to as Xiyuan Temple, is a large-scale Lvzong Buddhist temple with complete scale, magnificent temples, solemn Buddha statues, and garden features. The temple is located outside Changmen in the west of Suzhou City. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty and has a history of 700 years. The temple has deep ancient trees, many buildings, dense trees, green water, fragrant flowers, and constant singing of birds. The statues of five hundred Arhats from the Qing Dynasty in the temple are of high artistic and historical value. The temple garden centered on the Free Life Pond is also one of its characteristics that is different from other temples.

Attractions distribution:

Xiyuan Temple is composed of Jiezhuang Lv Temple and West Garden Free Life Pond. The main buildings of Jiezhuang Lv Temple include the Four Heavenly Kings Hall, the Main Hall, the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, the Guanyin Hall and the Sutra Library.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, wishing, releasing animals, gardens, temples, historic sites
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The Gongdelin Vegetarian Restaurant at the intersection of Xiyuan Road and the small Deyuelou in the southeast corner across the street are well-known both at home and abroad and are worth trying.

Best time to visit:

April → October

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Pingjiang District-

How to get there:

Suzhou city tours are accessible from lines 1, 2, 3, and 5, as well as lines 6, 10, 11, and 17.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Saionji Temple:

25 Yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

8:30-17:30

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