White Horse Temple
Founded in the 11th year of the Eastern Han Yongping era (68 AD), the first state-established Buddhist temple after Buddhism entered China, honored as the "Ancestral Court" and "Origin of Chinese Buddhism"
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 35
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in the 11th year of the Eastern Han Yongping era (68 AD), it was the first state-established Buddhist temple after Buddhism entered China and is revered as the "Ancestral Court" and "Origin of Chinese Buddhism." In the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard stands the Qiyun Pagoda, rebuilt in the Jin dynasty; in the International Buddha Hall Garden, Indian, Thai, and Burmese-style halls from three countries stand side by side — a sight unique in the world. Legend has it that the eminent monks She Moteng and Zhu Falan translated the first Chinese-language Buddhist sutra here.
Getting there: Bus, Baimasi stop
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