Tianning Temple, Buddhist temple in Changzhou, China
The Tianning Temple complex spans over 18 acres and features eight halls, twenty-five pavilions, twenty-four towers, three chambers, and two galleries.
Founded between 627 and 655 CE during the Tang Dynasty, the temple was initially named Guangfu Temple until 1111 when it received its current name.
The temple grounds contain 500 intricate Arhat statues in the Arhat Hall, each figure displaying distinct characteristics and exceptional artistic craftsmanship.
The temple receives approximately 700,000 visitors annually and is accessible via multiple bus routes and Changzhou Metro lines 1 and 2 at Wenhuagong Station.
The Tianning Pagoda, completed in 2007, reaches a height of 153.79 meters, making it the tallest Buddhist pagoda structure in the world.
Location: Changzhou
Inception: 2002
GPS coordinates: 31.77694,119.96528
Latest update: May 16, 2025 07:04
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