Caotang Temple, Buddhist temple in Huyi District, Xi'an, China
Caotang Temple sits on the northern hillside of Mount Guifeng, featuring traditional Chinese architecture with halls aligned along a central axis.
The temple originates from Xiaoyang Garden, established in 401 by Emperor Yao Xing to house Buddhist monk Kumārajīva during his scripture translation work.
This national key temple serves as a center for Buddhist practices where monks guide visitors through traditional rituals and philosophical teachings.
Visitors can reach the temple via Tourist Bus No. 1 from Big Wild Goose Pagoda on weekends, with entrance fees of 15 RMB regular season.
The temple contains a 7-foot tall stupa that reportedly holds the ashes of Kumārajīva, who translated 300 Buddhist sutras into Chinese.
Location: Shaanxi
Inception: 1952
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.01470,108.73900
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:46
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