White Horse Temple, Buddhist temple in Luoyang, China
Located twelve kilometers east of Luoyang city, the White Horse Temple features five main halls and four courtyards within a 40,000-square-meter complex.
Founded in 68 CE during the Eastern Han Dynasty, this temple marks the first official Buddhist monastery established in China following Buddhism's introduction from India.
The temple houses significant artifacts including two Sakyamuni Buddha relics and Yuan Dynasty statues of eighteen arhats made from cloth-covered clay.
The temple complex remains open daily from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with visitors typically spending two to three hours exploring its numerous halls and gardens.
The International Temple Garden section showcases architectural styles from India, Thailand, and Myanmar, representing Buddhist cultural elements from different Asian nations.
Location: Luoyang
Inception: 68
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.72389,112.59972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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