Faxi Temple (Upper Tianzhu)
One of the Three Tianzhu Temples, built in the Later Jin dynasty of the Five Dynasties period (Upper Tianzhu Faxi Lecture Temple): a Guanyin worship site famed online for answering prayers for love and marriage; the yellow-wall matchmaking photo spot (red walls, dark tiles and an incense burner) is highly photogenic
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 04:00-18:00
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
One of the Three Tianzhu Temples, built in the Later Jin dynasty of the Five Dynasties period (Upper Tianzhu Faxi Lecture Temple): a Guanyin worship site whose incense fame for answering "love and marriage" prayers has spread online; the yellow-wall matchmaking photo spot (red walls, dark tiles and an incense burner) is highly photogenic; the vegetarian temple meals offer great value. Admission CNY 10; open 04:00-18:00; reachable by bus or on foot along Tianzhu Road; early mornings are quiet with the best light.
Getting there: Bus / walk along Tianzhu Road
Photos
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