[2025 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Haichuang Temple (Updated Jun)

#Guangzhou Attractions Haichuang Park is a famous scenic spot on Nanhua West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Haichuang Temple, known as one of the five major Buddhist monasteries in Guangzhou, is located here. There are many historical sites and ancient forests here. The environment is elegant and peaceful. It is a great place for leisure and entertainment. Haichuang Temple is located between Henan Tongfu Middle Road and Nanhua Middle Road in Guangzhou today. The temple site is only a part of the ancient temple; it is integrated with Haichuang Park, which is unique among the ancient temples that still exist in Guangzhou; and it preserves an antique temple garden landscape, which is rare among the ancient temples that still exist in Guangzhou. For citizens living in Hebei, Guangzhou, Haizhuang Temple is not as famous as Guangxiao Temple and Liurong Temple; but for citizens living in Henan, it is much more famous; today, among all the temple buildings in the entire Haizhu District (Henan Island), it is the oldest and most famous. There are pavilions, towers, red walls, green tiles and lush trees here, which are great for checking in and taking photos. If you come to Haizhu District in Guangzhou for a visit and want to visit a temple, then of course you have to check in at Haizhuang Temple! ! Detailed address: No. 188, Nanhua Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (free admission)

A peaceful place - Haizhuang Temple! As someone who seeks spiritual peace and balance, this temple gave me a unique experience. Here, I entered a beautiful garden design and felt the fusion of nature and humanity. 🌸🏯🌿 When I stepped into Haizhuang Temple, I was immediately attracted by the harmonious atmosphere around me. The architectural style of the temple is simple and elegant, full of Buddhist atmosphere. I walked into the temple along the stone path and saw a well-designed courtyard. The courtyard is filled with various flowers, plants and trees, and the colorful flowers and green leaves sparkle in the sun. I felt the power and tranquility of nature, as if I was in a pure land. 🌸🏯🌳 The garden design of Haizhuang Temple is very exquisite, and every detail shows balance and integration. I strolled through the grounds, admiring the well-manicured gardens and lush green lawns. The flowing water under the small bridge and the winding paths make me feel comfortable and relaxed. I found a quiet corner and sat down to meditate. Surrounded by a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, I felt inner peace and calm. 🌸🏯🧘‍♀️🌼 In addition to the garden design, Haizhuang Temple is also a place for people to practice Buddhism and meditate. I attended a meditation course and followed the instructor's guidance into a deep meditative state. In this quiet environment, I was able to focus on my breathing and my inner feelings. This meditation experience left me feeling peaceful and filled with an energy of love and wisdom. I am grateful that Haizhuang Temple provides such a peaceful place where I can connect with my inner world. 🧘‍♀️🌸🌟 During the visit to Haizhuang Temple, you can not only appreciate the exquisite garden design, but also have the opportunity to experience the tranquility of meditation. This experience purified my soul and helped me find inner peace and balance. If you are longing to find a quiet place, I strongly recommend you to come to Haizhuang Temple, feel the harmonious atmosphere and find a pure land for your soul! 🌸🏯🌿✨ #Greater Bay Area Attractions

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In the late Ming Dynasty, two monks, Guangmou and Chiyue, raised funds from the owner of the garden, Guo Longyue, and obtained land to build a Buddhist temple. They named it Haizhuang Temple based on the Buddhist scripture that "the monk Haizhuang devoted himself to practicing the Heart Sutra and attained Buddhahood." During the reigns of Shunzhi and Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the Main Hall, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Pagoda Hall, Mountain Gate and other buildings were expanded. It was opened as Henan Park in 1928 and renamed Haichuang Park in 1933. In 1963, the Guangzhou Municipal Government transferred the management of Haizhuang Temple to Haizhuang Park, and religious activities were subsequently stopped. Religious activities were resumed with approval in 1993.

"May this night be bright and clear every year." Shuangqing Tower, a century-old house that witnessed the deep love between democratic revolutionaries Liao Zhongkai and He Xiangning It was recently renovated and is open to the public again! - When visiting Shuangqing Tower, don’t miss the well-preserved arcade historical and cultural street nearby - Tongfu West Road. Although not as prosperous and lively as Beijing Road and Shangxiajiu But quietly occupying a corner, the years are quiet and good - 🚶Reference route: Tongfu West Road Exit A ➠ Qilou Street ➠ Shuangqing Building ➠ Qizha South Street ➠ Haizhuang Temple ➠ Henan Christian Church ➠ Tongfu West Exit C - 📸 Check-in spots worth visiting: 🔹Shuangqing Building: A century-old house with blue bricks and stone foundations, it was where the democratic revolutionaries Liao Zhongkai and He Xiangning lived after their wedding in 1897. The couple built a loft on the rooftop as their "wedding room" and named it Shuangqing Tower, which means "pure man and pure moon". 🔹Qizha South Street: According to the old neighbors here, the buildings here were built by returned overseas Chinese from the late 1920s to the mid-1930s. They are made of red bricks and have large Western-style windows. Because the whole house is orange-red, it is also called the "Red Foreign Building". 🔹Haichuang Temple: Together with Hualin Temple, Liurong Temple and Guangxiao Temple, it is known as the "Four Major Buddhist Monasteries in Guangzhou". The century-old Bodhi tree in the temple adds to its tranquility.

Historical Background "There was the orchid before Hai Zhuang Temple." This is a legend popular among the people of Guangzhou. The current temple is only a part of the ancient temple, a garden preserving the charm of the old times. . The site of Hai Zhuang Temple was Qianqiu Temple of the Southern Han Dynasty, built by the first emperor of the Southern Han Dynasty. It was established around the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and has a history of more than 300 years. Along with Guangxiao Temple, Hualin Temple, and Liurong Temple, it is known as one of the "Four Great Buddhist Jungles" of Guangzhou, and the status of Hai Zhuang Temple is referred to as the "Crown of the Four Great Jungles". The term "Hai Zhuang" originates from the Buddhist scripture "Hai Zhuang Bhikkhu practiced the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra and became a Buddha", hence the name Hai Zhuang Temple. Hai Zhuang Temple is not only a place for promoting Buddhism, but also one of the tourist attractions in Guangzhou. There were once "eight great sights" in the temple: ancient temples in the clouds, the Pearl River night moon, flying springs and outstanding stones, sea sun blowing rosy clouds, night rain in the river city, stone steps with orchids, bamboo rhyme and secluded bell, and flower fields in the spring dawn. . Once the most welcomed place by foreign travelers Two hundred years ago, the place in Guangzhou that was most welcomed by foreign travelers was known by the older generation, and that was Hai Zhuang Temple. Hai Zhuang Temple, with a history of hundreds of years, has also experienced historical changes from a temple, to a mansion, to a park, and finally back to a temple. The most legendary of these is the story of it being turned into a foreigner's tourist area during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. . It is said that during the period of one-port trade, foreign merchants would stay in Guangzhou for half a year from April to October due to trade needs and monsoon restrictions. At that time, the scale of the merchant's guild was not large, only covering the area from Jinghai Gate to Changdi Street. Considering that the small space of the merchant's guild affected health, in 1794, Changlin approved that on the third and eighteenth days of each month, foreign merchants could go to Hai Zhuang Temple and Chen Family Garden to "listen to their leisure, to show sympathy". In the twenty-first year of Jiaqing, Jiang Youzhang, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, also approved that the foreign merchants of the Thirteen Hongs could travel to Hai Zhuang Temple and Huadi Bay on the eighth, eighteenth, and twenty-eighth days of each month under the leadership of officials and accompanied by interpreters, with a limit of ten people each time. There were other restrictions, but having these few days of play was also considered a welfare from the government! . Things to know before worship 1⃣️You can get a free stick of incense at the entrance First burn incense and then worship Buddha for a greater chance of wishes coming true 2⃣️There are three pagodas in the temple, namely the Bao Yan Stone Pagoda, the Ancient Thousand Buddha Iron Pagoda, and the White Jade Relic Pagoda. I see the pagoda and worship it by circling it three times 3⃣️The most famous in the temple is the 400-year-old orchid (There was the orchid before Hai Zhuang Temple) 4⃣️Do not take pictures in front of the Buddha statue