Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:
Chengtian Temple in Quanzhou was once the South Garden where the Jiedushi envoys of the Five Dynasties stayed and served, and was one of the "three major forests in Quanzhou". The temple has a quiet environment and is a rare garden spot in the busy city. The ten wonders of the "urban forest" add to the beauty of this ancient temple with a long history, and attract many pilgrims to come here to worship.Attractions distribution:
Chengtian Temple has two mountain gates, one of which is the famous "Moon Platform"; along the corridor, distributed along the central axis are the Tianwang Hall, Maitreya Hall, Main Hall, Dharma Hall, Manjusri Hall, etc., connected by long corridors; The east axis is Yuanchangyuan, Monk Guangqin Library, old and new monks' residences, guest halls, Dragon King Temple, Five Views Hall, Nanyuan Former Site, Dabei Hall, Huiquan Hongchuan Master Memorial Hall, Zen Hall, Nirvana Hall, and Ancestral Hall. etc.; only the Prince's Temple remains on the west axis. In addition, there are more than 200 plants in the temple such as banyan trees, willow trees, and longan trees, as well as life-release ponds and Feilai pagodas. Between the various palaces and pavilions, there are thick shades all over the place, which are evergreen all year round.Scenic spot features:
Visit, worship, religion, monumentsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Fujian Province>Quanzhou City>Fengze District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take No. 5, 9, 10, 16, 18, 25, 47, 48 and 602 in downtown Quanzhou and get off at Chengtian Temple.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Chengtian Temple ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
Summer 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00;
Winter 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00.
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) longan, Anxi tea, Dehua porcelain, Hui'an stone carvings, etc.
(Special delicacies) Red crab, Quanzhou brown meat, pig blood soup, noodle paste, etc.
Gallery

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Quannan Buddhist Country

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Nirvana Hall

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Shiqi Poems

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide: The Moon Platform Is Shining

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Master Huiquan Hongchuan Memorial Hall

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Buddha Statues

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide Platform

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Release Pond

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Temple

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Corridor

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Temples

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Corridor

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Mountain Gate

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Corridor

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Banyan Tree

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Maitreya Hall

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - The Incarnation of the Master

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Main Hall

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Corridor Buddha Statues

Quanzhou Chengtian Temple Travel Guide - Pavilions