Dafo Temple, Buddhist temple in Xinchang County, China.
The Dafo Temple sits on five levels containing the Heavenly King Hall, the Big Buddha Hall, and the Scripture Hall in Chinese architectural style.
The temple was established between 345 and 356 AD during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, marking a period of Buddhist expansion from India to China.
During the Cultural Revolution, local residents protected the giant Buddha statues from destruction by covering them with images of Mao Zedong.
The temple includes a 15-meter-tall Buddha statue with a 1.5-meter nose and 2.7-meter ears, surrounded by a grotto containing additional Buddha figures.
Near the temple grounds, visitors will find a waterfall and a petrified forest that complement the religious structures with natural elements.
Location: Xinchang County
GPS coordinates: 29.49170,120.88700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:08
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