Guangjiao Temple

Guangjiao Temple extends across 20,000 square meters of buildings and includes structures such as the Yuantong Hall, Grand Buddha Hall, and Buddhist Texts Library.

The temple, initially named Cihang Temple, was established in 669 during the Tang dynasty by monk Sengjia and received its current name in 958.

The Yuantong Hall contains statues of the Three Sages of the West, including representations of Guanyin, Amitabha, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

The temple maintains its position as a National Key Buddhist Temple in Han Chinese Area, designated by the State Council of China in 1983.

The Zhiyun Pagoda rises 35 meters high with five stories, displaying Ming dynasty architectural elements through its curved bars and cornices.

Location: Nantong

Architectural style: Chinese architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.95466,120.89545

Latest update: March 15, 2025 05:50