Putuo Zongcheng Temple

The temple complex spans 220,000 square meters with a central red building rising 43 meters high, decorated with gilded copper tiles on its roofs.

Construction began in 1767 under Emperor Qianlong's command and completed in 1771 to commemorate his 60th birthday and his mother's 80th birthday.

The temple merges Han and Tibetan architectural elements, featuring white platforms, stupas, and buildings arranged freely across the mountainous terrain.

The temple opens from April through October with standard admission of 40 yuan, while combined tickets with nearby temples offer better value.

The main hall, Wanfa Guiyi Hall, hosts annual Tibetan Buddhist degree examinations every seventh lunar month on the eleventh day.

Location: Chengde

Inception: 1771

Part of: Chengde Mountain Resort and its outlying temples

GPS coordinates: 41.01250,117.92778

Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:44