Runan Nanhai Zen Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Runan Nanhai Zen Temple is the largest Buddhist holy place in Asia. It was once known as one of the "Eight Scenic Spots" in Caizhou in history. It is an extremely famous and prosperous place of pilgrimage. The Nanhai Zen Temple has a vast area and numerous buildings. The temple buildings integrate ancient Chinese architectural structures and advanced modern construction techniques, integrating the essence of ancient Chinese culture and Buddhist culture. They are both majestic, elegant and unique. In particular, the main building of the temple is larger than the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Dacheng Hall in Confucius' Mansion in Qufu, Shandong, and is known as the "No. 1 Palace in Asia." In addition, the temple also contains many ancient and modern Chinese and foreign versions of Buddhist classics, which are of immeasurable value.

Attractions distribution:

Nanhai Zen Temple is located next to Nanhai Avenue in Runan County, Zhumadian City, covering an area of ​​more than 600 acres. The overall layout of the temple is a traditional symmetrical structure, with a plane in the shape of "Shi"; in front of the door are three hall gates, with two generals "Heng Ha" on both sides of the hall; in the south of the temple is the hall building area with the Main Hall in the center, and in front of the Tianwang Hall , there is Guanyin Hall at the back and bell and drum towers on both sides. The ancillary buildings surrounding the temple include the Xishan Gate and Beishan Gate leading in and out of the Nanhai Altar, the corridor, the twelve archways, the Century Peace Bell Tower, the monk's room, the White Saint Relic Garden, and the guest hall. In summer, Nanhai Zen Temple also holds summer camp activities.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, worship, religion, architecture