Xingjiao Temple

Xingjiao Temple is a Buddhist complex in Chang'an District with three brick pagodas, with the central one containing the remains of Tang Dynasty master Xuanzang. The grounds also feature a Devajara Hall housing a bronze statue of Sakyamuni.

The temple was founded in 669 CE during the Tang Dynasty as an important center for Buddhist teachings. After a fire destroyed it during the Qing period, it was reconstructed in the Republican era.

The temple holds a significant collection of Buddhist scriptures spanning multiple periods. This archive shows how the place served as a center for preserving and sharing religious texts through the centuries.

The temple sits on Shaoling plateau southeast of Xi'an and is accessible to visitors. Visitors should allow time to explore the various halls and structures spread across the grounds.

The central pagoda holds the ashes of Xuanzang, a Tang Dynasty monk famous for traveling to India and translating Buddhist texts into Chinese. His translation work became fundamental to how Buddhism spread throughout China.

Location: Xi'an

Part of: Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor

GPS coordinates: 34.09139,109.03389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50