Baotong Temple, Buddhist temple in Wuchang District, China

Baotong Temple occupies the south slope of Mount Hong and its main buildings include the Shanmen, Heavenly Kings Hall, Mahavira Hall, Hall of Guru, Free Life Pond, Jade Buddha Hall, Meditation Hall, Dharma Hall, Hall of Maitreya and Reception Hall. The Mahavira Hall was completed in April 2005. Behind the temple, the seven-storey Hongshan Pagoda rises 44.1 metres on an octagonal brick-and-stone base 37.3 metres wide.

Founded during the Liu Song dynasty between 420 and 479, the temple underwent several name changes beginning with Dongshan Temple before becoming Baotong. Over the centuries, it maintained its importance and developed into one of the region's major Buddhist centers.

This temple ranks among the four major Buddhist temples in Wuhan and houses the Wuchang Buddhist College, serving as a center for Buddhist education and spiritual practice. Visitors can observe how the place functions both as a worship space and a teaching hub for Buddhist students.

The temple is open daily with free admission and easily accessible by bus lines that stop at Hongshan Bus Stop nearby. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the complex sits on a hillside and exploring the different halls involves some walking up and down slopes.

The Song-dynasty iron bell cast by Meng Gong still hangs in the temple; it is the oldest large cast Buddhist ritual object in Hubei. The three Tang iron Buddhas from Tiefo Temple, once stored here, were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.