Fahai Temple, the oldest temple in Qingdao.

The oldest temple in Qingdao, built during the Northern Wei Dynasty, has a history of over 1,700 years. The temple is named after Master Fahai, who founded the temple. There are two ginkgo trees in the temple, which are about 1,600 years old and are known as the "Root of Qingdao". 【Temple Opening Hours】: 8:30-16:00 daily, 7:00-16:00 on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month 【Ticket Price】: Free, no reservation required 【Temple Location】: Yuantou Community, Xiaozhuang Street, Chengyang District, Qingdao 【Transportation】: The temple is located in the village. If you drive, you can park your car at the entrance of the temple or in the village. Bus routes include 111 and 946. 【Incense Burning】: The temple provides free incense. Do not bring incense, candles, or paper money into the temple. You can bring flowers/fruits as offerings. 【Praying】: There are two courtyards in total. The front courtyard is the Mahavira Hall, with the Guanyin Hall on the left and the Dizang Hall on the right. The back courtyard is the Three Saints Hall, with the Sutra Depository on the left and the Guanyin Hall on the right. 【Vegetarian Meal】: The temple provides free vegetarian meals from 11:30-12:00, extended to 13:00 on holidays. The dining hall is located on the east side of the back courtyard. Do not waste food. You can take away any leftovers. Fahai Temple not only has profound historical and cultural value, but is also a good place to experience Buddhist culture and natural scenery. Experience ancient architecture, admire thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, and participate in various religious activities to feel the tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.