Shishuang Temple, Buddhist temple in Hunan Province, China
Shishuang Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hunan Province featuring multiple halls with traditional Chinese roof designs, stone carvings, and ornate Buddhist statues arranged across its grounds. The buildings are organized around open courtyards that create distinct spaces for different activities and worship.
The temple was established centuries ago and has remained an important center for Buddhist practice in the region throughout its long existence. Successive generations of monks have maintained the buildings and spiritual traditions that define its role in the community.
The temple serves as a gathering place where people come together during Buddhist festivals to participate in prayers and rituals that connect them to their spiritual roots.
The temple is accessible to visitors during operating hours that run from early morning through late afternoon, with local buses providing transportation from nearby cities. Respectful behavior and appropriate dress are important when visiting, particularly in areas where worship activities are taking place.
Within the temple grounds are specific meditation rooms where practitioners engage in silent contemplation following centuries-old ceremonial practices. These spaces maintain strict ritual protocols that have been passed down and preserved by successive generations.
GPS coordinates: 27.91287,113.65402
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42
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