Luohan Temple
An ancient temple built during the Zhiping reign of the Northern Song dynasty: the Luohan cliffside stone-carving complex is the temple's centerpiece, with more than 500 painted arhat statues seated in rows in the Arhat Hall; its appearance in the film 'Crazy Stone' made it widely known
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 10
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
An ancient temple built during the Zhiping reign of the Northern Song dynasty: the Luohan cliffside stone-carving complex is the temple's centerpiece, with more than 500 painted arhat statues seated in rows in the Arhat Hall; its appearance in the film 'Crazy Stone' made it widely known; a thousand-year-old temple in the bustling Jiefangbei district, a quiet world of its own amid the skyscrapers. Admission CNY 10; 08:00-17:00; a short walk from Xiaoshizi Station on Metro Lines 1/6; a half-hour taste of Zen amid the city bustle.
Getting there: Metro Lines 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station
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