Jinshan Temple

Jinshan Temple is a Buddhist temple positioned on an island in the Wulongjiang River with five principal structures including the Hall of Mazu, Hall of Great Compassion, two side rooms, and a stone pagoda. A seven-story octagonal brick structure rises about 10 meters and forms the visual centerpiece of the site.

The temple was built between 1131 and 1162 during the Southern Song dynasty, reflecting the architectural practices of that era. It underwent major restoration in 1934 following damage caused by repeated flooding.

The main temple hall displays statues of Mazu and Guanyin that visitors come to venerate, with a plaque inscribed by Venerable Master Zhao Puchu. These religious figures represent different spiritual traditions that have coexisted within this space.

The temple sits on an island, so visitors need a pathway or bridge to access it. Visit during lower water levels or the drier season when river conditions are calmer and more manageable.

This is the only Buddhist temple positioned on an island within a river in China and the sole river-based Buddhist temple in Fujian Province. The isolated location surrounded by water makes it a rare and singular site among Buddhist sanctuaries in the country.

Location: Cangshan District

Inception: 1934

GPS coordinates: 26.07852,119.23840

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24