Xiyuan Jiechuanglü Temple

Xiyuan Jiechuanglü Temple is a Buddhist temple in Suzhou featuring multiple halls including Jingang Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Arhat Hall arranged around a central garden with ponds. Located on Liuyuan Road, the complex connects several buildings through landscaped courtyards and water features.

Originally built between 1264 and 1294 as Guiyuan Temple, this structure was a significant creation of that era. Following destruction during the Taiping Rebellion, the temple was reconstructed during the Qing Dynasty.

The temple houses around 500 arhat statues in its dedicated hall, along with a prominent Guanyin statue with a thousand arms representing major Buddhist figures. These sculptures shape the spiritual character of the place and reflect the beliefs that visitors come to experience.

The temple is open to visitors during regular hours and features informative signs in multiple languages explaining the significance of different structures. These signs help you understand the various architectural elements as you move through the grounds.

The Life-Releasing Pond in the Western Garden contains the Huxin Pavilion connected to the shore by zigzag bridges. These walkways create changing views across the water as you move from one section to another.