Kaiyuan Temple, Buddhist temple in Licheng District, Quanzhou, China
The temple complex spans 78,000 square meters and features multiple halls arranged along a central axis, including the Mahavira Hall and Dabei Hall.
Founded in 738 during the Tang Dynasty reign of Emperor Xuanzong, the temple was initially named Lifeng Temple before receiving its current designation.
The temple displays a fusion of Buddhist and Hindu influences, with stone columns containing fragments from a 13th-century Vishnu temple built by Tamil merchants.
The temple opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with direct access via public buses number 2 and 601 from downtown Quanzhou.
Two stone pagodas, Zhenguo and Renshou, stand at 48 and 44 meters respectively, making them the tallest twin pagodas in China.
Location: Licheng District
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Website: http://www.qzdkys.com/
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GPS coordinates: 24.91717,118.58100
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:31
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