Scenic spot introduction:

Xi'an Guangren Temple is the only Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xi'an and the only Green Tara main ashram in the country. Guangren Temple is most famous for its "eight treasures", six plaques, and five extraordinary trees. It is a bright pearl of Tibetan Buddhist culture in my country. Its profound cultural heritage makes it a famous Buddhist tourism destination. The annual Lantern Festival is a major event in the temple. Pilgrims come from thousands of miles just for this annual traditional event. Guangren Temple is like the snowy lotus blooming in Han Dynasty. Its noble atmosphere attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world to come and worship.

Attractions distribution:

Guangren Temple is located in the northwest corner of the ancient city of Xi'an, covering an area of ​​about 16 acres. The temple is quiet and pleasant. It consists of the mountain gate, the Heavenly King's Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Buddhist Sutra Hall, and the Dharma Hall. It has four courtyards. On both sides there are side halls, wing rooms, and the Panchen Lama's palace. The temple preserves many monuments, such as the large brick screen wall, the hexagonal stele pavilion, the carved railing well, the ten thousand year lantern, the white marble lotus vat, etc., among which there are even more exquisite works that can be called the "eight treasures" of the temple. In addition, the six major plaques inscribed by Kangxi, Qianlong, Cixi and others, and the five extraordinary trees such as the hanging cypress and the purple gold tree are also important attractions for tourists visiting Guangren Temple.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Pilgrimage, flower viewing, religion
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The Lantern Festival of Guangren Temple is held on the 25th day of the 10th lunar month every year. It is held on the same day as the Lantern Festival of Lhasa. It is a large-scale festival with pilgrims coming from all directions. It is very famous.

Every year on New Year's Eve, Guangren Temple opens its gate all night to hold a ceremony to welcome the God of Wealth and receive blessings and pray for the New Year.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Buddhist supplies.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City>Lianhu District

How to get there:

Bus routes: No. 509, No. 712, and get off at Guangren Temple.

Self-driving route: Take Huancheng North Road/Lianhu Road in the city and turn into Xiwuyuan Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Guangren Temple ticket price:

20 yuan;

Holders of conversion certificates are free of charge, and active military personnel, disabled people and seniors aged 70 years old are free of charge with valid certificates.

Scenic area opening hours:

【Summer】8:00-18:00

【Winter】8:30-17:30

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