Scenic spot introduction:

Chengtian Temple in Quanzhou was once the South Garden where the Jiedushi envoys of the Five Dynasties stayed and served, and was one of the "three major forests in Quanzhou". The temple has a quiet environment and is a rare garden spot in the busy city. The ten wonders of the "urban forest" add to the beauty of this ancient temple with a long history, and attract many pilgrims to come here to worship.

Attractions distribution:

Chengtian Temple has two mountain gates, one of which is the famous "Moon Platform"; along the corridor, distributed along the central axis are the Tianwang Hall, Maitreya Hall, Main Hall, Dharma Hall, Manjusri Hall, etc., connected by long corridors; The east axis is Yuanchangyuan, Monk Guangqin Library, old and new monks' residences, guest halls, Dragon King Temple, Five Views Hall, Nanyuan Former Site, Dabei Hall, Huiquan Hongchuan Master Memorial Hall, Zen Hall, Nirvana Hall, and Ancestral Hall. etc.; only the Prince's Temple remains on the west axis. In addition, there are more than 200 plants in the temple such as banyan trees, willow trees, and longan trees, as well as life-release ponds and Feilai pagodas. Between the various palaces and pavilions, there are thick shades all over the place, which are evergreen all year round.

Scenic spot features:

Visit, worship, religion, monuments
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) longan, Anxi tea, Dehua porcelain, Hui'an stone carvings, etc.

(Special delicacies) Red crab, Quanzhou brown meat, pig blood soup, noodle paste, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Fujian Province>Quanzhou City>Fengze District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take No. 5, 9, 10, 16, 18, 25, 47, 48 and 602 in downtown Quanzhou and get off at Chengtian Temple.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Chengtian Temple ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Summer 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00;

Winter 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00.

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