Daxiangguo Temple: Experience the charm of Buddhism and savor the flavor of the ancient city.
💫Daxiangguo Temple, a famous Buddhist temple located at No. 36, West Section of Ziyou Road, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, is one of the top ten famous temples of Han Buddhism in China and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction!✨
🚗 Transportation to attractions:
The transportation to Daxiangguo Temple is very convenient, and tourists can choose a variety of transportation methods to get there. 🚌If you want to take public transportation, you can take bus lines 2, 16, 29, etc. to Xiangguo Temple Station or nearby stations, and then walk to the destination. 🛺There are also human-powered tricycles. Since most of Kaifeng's tourist attractions are concentrated in the urban area and the attractions are relatively close to each other, taking a human-powered tricycle is also an interesting means of tourist transportation. 🚗Friends who drive themselves don’t have to worry. There are parking lots around Daxiangguo Temple for self-driving tourists to park their vehicles. 💯
🎊Must-see attractions:
There are many attractions worth visiting in Daxiangguo Temple. 💥The Hall of Heavenly Kings is the first hall of Daxiangguo Temple, where the statues of the Four Heavenly Kings and other guardian gods are enshrined, which is majestic. 💪The Main Hall, as the core building of the temple, enshrines Sakyamuni Buddha and other Buddha statues. The building is magnificent and amazing. 🙏There are five hundred arhats enshrined in the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, with various shapes and lifelike appearance, as if telling mysterious stories. 📚The Sutra Library preserves a large number of Buddhist scriptures and cultural relics and is an important place to understand Buddhist culture. 💎The Octagonal Glazed Hall, also known as the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, has a unique architectural style. The Thousand-armed and Thousand-eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva is enshrined in the hall, which is the treasure of the Daxiangguo Temple. 🔔Inside the bell tower is a bronze bell from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The bell has a loud sound and is known as the "Xiangguo Frost Bell". It is one of the eight scenic spots in Bianjing. 🌳There is also the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow. According to the records in "Water Margin", Lu Zhishen once uprooted the weeping willow in the vegetable garden of Daxiangguo Temple. This is an important attraction for tourists to understand the story of Lu Zhishen. 😎
🎫Ticket related:
The ticket price for Daxiangguo Temple is 40 yuan per person. 💰At the same time, the scenic spot also has a variety of preferential policies, such as children, the elderly, students, the disabled, soldiers and other specific groups can enjoy free or half-price discounts. For specific preferential policies, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day. 💌
🍱Food recommendations:
After visiting Daxiangguo Temple, you may want to try some Kaifeng specialties. 😋Yanji Laopo Hu La Tang, located at No. 28 Shengchan Houjie, is loved by tourists for its unique taste and flavor. 🥘Diyilou (Sihou Street Store), located at No. 8 Sihou Street, offers a variety of traditional Kaifeng snacks, especially soup dumplings, which are worth a try. 🥟Bianliang Lao Huang Ji Soup Dumplings (Gulou Square Store) is located opposite KFC in Gulou Square, Gulou Street. Soup Dumplings is its signature delicacy. 😍
🏨Accommodation recommendation:
If you plan to stay in Kaifeng for a few days, here are some accommodation recommendations. 🛏Hanting Hotel (Kaifeng Drum Tower Branch) is only 600 meters away from Daxiangguo Temple and an 8-minute walk away. It is cost-effective and suitable for family outings. 👨👩👧👦Ibis Styles Hotel (Kaifeng Gulou Branch) is only 780 meters away from Daxiangguo Temple and can be reached in 11 minutes on foot. The rooms have excellent lighting, are bright, quiet, comfortable and hygienic. 💯
💡tips:
Opening hours: The opening hours of Daxiangguo Temple will be adjusted according to seasonal changes. It is generally open from 08:00 to 18:30 during summer time (March 11 to October 31) and from 08:00 to 18:00 during winter time (November 1 to March 10). Please understand the opening hours in advance and arrange your trip accordingly. 🕰
Book in advance: During peak tourist seasons or holidays, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance to ensure a smooth trip. 📝
Dress comfortably: There are many areas in Daxiangguo Temple that require walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes for a better tour. 👟🎽
Come to Daxiangguo Temple and start an unforgettable Buddhist cultural journey!🎉