Scenic spot introduction:

Zhangye Shandan Big Buddha Temple With the world's largest Indoor clay statue of Buddha , it is large in scale and has a very high historical status. Shandan Big Buddha Temple Formerly known as "Tufo Temple", it is an ancient temple built during the Northern Wei Dynasty. Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, once personally inscribed the inscription "Tufo" for the temple. Afterwards, it was repeatedly destroyed by wars and rebuilt many times. In 1971, it was almost destroyed by the catastrophe of the "Cultural Revolution". temple The building was rebuilt in 1992. It has a reasonable structure, tall Buddhist buildings and well-arranged halls. Main Hall You can also see the reservoir scenery in the distance, with a very broad view. The temple fair at the turn of spring and summer every year is crowded with people and very lively.

Attractions distribution:

Shandan Big Buddha Temple Located in Nanwan Village, Qingquan Town, 5 kilometers west of the county seat, at the foot of Liaogao Mountain, Mountain Gate , Heavenly King Hall , Main Hall , Hall of Five Hundred Arhats , Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall, etc., more than 30 Buddhist chanting halls and monks' quarters. Kowloon Prince Mu , Buddhist Culture Gallery , Seven-hole Archway , Buddha's footprints and other landscapes.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, worship, history and culture, religion, architecture

Scenic spot map:

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Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The fourth day of the fourth lunar month is Shandan Big Buddha Temple The temple fair takes place at the turn of spring and summer. It is a beautiful and peaceful place with numerous visitors and carriages and horses passing by. It is an extraordinary occasion.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Gansu Province > Zhangye City > Shandan County > Qingquan Town

How to get there:

Travel route: Take a long-distance bus to Shandan County, then take a taxi. It is best to leave the driver's contact information so that the driver can pick you up and take you back to the county after the tour.

Self-driving route: Lianhuo Expressway → Shanghai-Huo Line to Qingquan Town.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Shandan Big Buddha Temple Ticket Price:

Full ticket: 40 yuan/person

Discounted ticket: 20 yuan/person

The scenic spot implements a policy of reduced or free ticket prices for children, students, minors, the elderly, active military personnel, the disabled, religious figures, etc.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-17:30

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