Scenic spot introduction:
Harbin Jile Temple, Changchun Prajna Temple, Shenyang Cien Temple, and Yingkou Shurangama Temple are also known as the four major Buddhist forests in Northeast China. They are the first of the four famous Buddhist temples in the three provinces of Northeast China. The overall design, layout and architectural structure of the temple retain the style and characteristics of Chinese temple architecture. It is not only a northern Buddhist holy place where Buddhists visit and worship, but also a tourist attraction for Chinese and foreign tourists.Attractions distribution:
Kek Lok Temple is located at the end of Dongdazhi Street in Nangang District. It is divided into three parts: the main courtyard, the east cross courtyard, and the west cross courtyard. It has main halls such as the mountain gate, the bell and drum tower, the Tianwang Hall, the Main Hall, the Three Holy Temples, and the Sutra Library. Guanyin Hall, Patriarch Hall, Reclining Buddha Hall, Five Hundred Arhats, Daqian Protector and other supporting halls. The most famous one in the temple is the seven-level pagoda, and there are also the Nirvana Bhikkhu Pagoda and so on. Tourists come here to admire the architecture and Buddha statues, and believers come here to burn incense and worship Buddha. The incense is always strong here.Scenic spot features:
Visit, worship, religiontravelling guideline:
1. Every year on the eighth, eighteenth and twenty-eighth of the fourth lunar month to celebrate the Buddha, Kek Lok Temple holds a grand temple fair, which is bustling and lively.
2. Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant is the only authentic Buddhist vegetarian restaurant in Northeast China.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Northeastern three treasures, freshwater fish, Harbin red sausage, rice, etc.
(Special delicacies) Madier yogurt, bread, popsicles, red sausage, big ribs, kvass, grilled cold noodles, stews, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Heilongjiang Province>Harbin City>Nangang District
How to get there:
Bus route: You can take No. 24 to Dafangli Community, get off the bus and walk 240 meters; or take No. 2 Night Shift, No. 3, No. 6, No. 14, No. 25, No. 30, No. 33, No. 53, Take No. 55, No. 66, No. 74, No. 92, No. 104, No. 105, get off at Harbin Engineering University and walk 290 meters.
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Ticket price for Kek Lok Temple:
10 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
08:00-16:30