Daxiangguo Temple

After dinner, we walked to Daxiangguo Temple. Actually, the online reviews of Daxiangguo Temple are very average. Many people said that the temple’s intention to make money is too obvious... and the overall tourism environment in Kaifeng is not very good. I didn’t want to come to Kaifeng at first, but my father, the dog-headed military advisor, still suggested that we go to Kaifeng, so I came to Kaifeng as a precautionary measure~

But! Daxiangguo Temple really didn't disappoint me! ! ヾ(๑╹◡╹)ﾉ"

It should be objectively said that there are indeed some aspects that need to be improved, which makes people not very satisfied or understandable: for example, there is no parking lot, and the monks direct vehicles to enter the Daxiangguo Temple scenic area. It is not a big problem to park on the road in the scenic area, but it is a bit uncomfortable to park at the gate of the temple??? For example, in many places, it is indeed obvious to guide people to spend money (it may also be that I came with vaccinations), and I even feel that some explanations are not very appropriate ww (Amitabha, please forgive me if I don’t explain it properly o(╥﹏╥)o) The WeChat Alipay code scanning function is enabled in the donation box; for example, there are volunteers broadcasting on the loudspeaker outside the last hall. Although the content introduces the Sutra Pavilion behind, there are blessings, and there are instructions to take good care of property and family members... But for example, guiding tourists to donate money to build the Sutra Pavilion and saying that they can engrave their names may not make people feel comfortable, not to mention that in my short-sighted understanding, the Buddhist temple needs to be quiet and solemn... (*/ω＼*)

But in fact, many ancient temples in China have similar problems, and I have seen many more uncomfortable ones. It may be that the historical status of Daxiangguo Temple makes tourists who come here have higher expectations for it. However, I just appreciate the architectural style of this thousand-year-old temple with a respectful mood, listen and feel it calmly, I think Daxiangguo Temple is still a great place worth visiting.

Daxiangguo Temple was originally named Jianguo Temple. It is said to be the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow tree in "Water Margin". It was also a royal temple during the Song Dynasty and its status was highly respected.

Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is located in the western section of Ziyou Road, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. It is a famous Buddhist temple in China. Daxiangguo Temple was first built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555) and the first year of Yanhe in the Tang Dynasty (712). Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it Daxiangguo Temple in memory of its ascension from the throne of the Prince of Xiang. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiangguo Temple was highly respected by the royal family and expanded many times. It was the largest temple in the capital and the national Buddhist activity center. Later, it was destroyed by war and flood. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1671).

Daxiangguo Temple is one of the ten famous Buddhist temples in China, and is known as one of the "Four Famous Temples in the Central Plains" along with the White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, and Fengxue Temple. It was originally the residence of Prince Wuji Xinling of Wei. In the sixth year of Tianbao (555) during the reign of Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty, the temple was founded and named Jianguo Temple. It was later destroyed in war. In the first year of Yanhe (712) during the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it Daxiangguo Temple in memory of his ascension from the Prince of Xiang to the throne.

A famous Buddhist temple in China, it was first built in the Northern Qi and Tang dynasties. Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it Daxiangguo Temple in memory of its ascension from the throne as the Prince of Xiang. Xiangguo Temple was highly respected by the royal family and expanded many times. It is the largest temple in the capital and the center of Buddhist activities in China. It was later destroyed by floods, and most of what can be seen now were rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty.

Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple is located in the center of Kaifeng.

Daxiangguo Temple is a famous royal temple and one of the ten famous historical temples. Formerly known as Jianguo Temple, it was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555), with a history of more than 1,400 years. It is said that the temple site was the former residence of Xinling Jun, one of the four princes of the Warring States Period.

Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is a famous Buddhist temple in China. It was first built in 555 (the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty). In 712, Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it "Daxiangguo Temple" in memory of his ascension from "Prince of Xiang" to the throne of the emperor. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Daxiangguo Temple was highly respected by the royal family and expanded many times. It was the largest temple in the capital and the national center of Buddhist activities. Later, it was destroyed by war and floods. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1671). Now it has preserved the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha and other temples and monuments. Therefore, Daxiangguo Temple is also one of the few monuments preserved in Kaifeng.

In the Water Margin, Lu Zhijie punched Zhen Guanxi and killed him in order to save Jin's father and daughter. Later, he became a monk in the "Daxiangguo Temple" in Kaifeng Prefecture and was named "Lu Zhishen" by the abbot.

The Daxiangguo Temple is actually very small and has a low cost-effectiveness. If you don't want to burn incense or have no obsession with ancient monuments, you don't have to go. We bought tickets online and couldn't enter by swiping our ID cards. We had to pick up tickets at the door with a code. The monk at the ticket office at the door took a full 20 minutes to make a phone call. The people queuing behind him complained and were tired of standing. They had a bad impression.

Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555 AD). It is located in the city center of Kaifeng, a famous cultural and historical city and the ancient capital of seven dynasties. The temple has a long history and is one of the ten famous temples of Han Buddhism in my country. It has an important position and extensive influence in the history of Chinese Buddhism. In August 1992, Buddhist activities were resumed, and the bell and drum towers and other buildings were rebuilt. The entire temple has a rigorous layout and is majestic and spectacular. It is a traditional Chinese axial layout. The main buildings include the main gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, etc., which are distributed along the axis from south to north. The east and west attics and corridors on both sides of the main hall stand opposite each other.

Daxiangguo Temple. It is one of the ten most famous temples in China and is known as "the most majestic Daxiangguo Temple in the world". It was first built in the Northern Qi Dynasty and was originally named "Jianguo Temple". It is more than 1,400 years old. It was renamed "Daxiangguo Temple" after Emperor Ruizong of Tang Li Dan. Daxiangguo Temple reached its peak in the Northern Song Dynasty. It had 64 Zen and Vinaya monasteries and covered an area of more than 500 acres. The emperor often came to pray and tour, so it was also called the "Royal Temple". The eminent monks in the temple preached, famous monks traveled, and famous monks from India, Japan and other countries also often came to the temple to hang out, making it a center for domestic Buddhist activities and exchanges between Chinese and foreign Buddhist teachings. Due to frequent disasters, the ancient temple gradually declined. The existing Qing Dynasty building complex exists. After liberation, the government repeatedly allocated huge sums of money for repairs and built new east and west wing rooms. On March 28, 1992, it was approved by the provincial government to be opened as a Buddhist activity site. The roof of the main hall is very interesting, with many small animals carved on it.

A little bit of a classic, the Thousand-armed Guanyin inside is really worth seeing, especially after the content above is explained by professionals, it has a more historical smell. By the way, there are treasures blessed by eminent monks in the scenic spot. The cheapest one is fifty yuan, with the Daxiangguo Temple logo on it, which is suitable as a souvenir

The Thousand-armed Guanyin statue from the Qianlong period is OK, but the other monuments are basically gone.

The incense here is very popular, Bao Qingtian and Lu Zhishen are very famous here

Expensive ticket price, very lively inside. Very famous, a little disappointed

There happened to be a performance by the monks in the temple, including guqin playing, martial arts performances, etc. It was quite interesting.

Well-known temple, expensive, I thought I'd go in, but the price/performance ratio is poor

It is highly recommended to walk to Daxiangguo Temple. It is the Daxiangguo Temple where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow. It is more worth seeing than many famous temples. Especially the Bodhisattva, which is carved from a thousand-year-old Bodhi tree.

The gate is magnificent and there are many people, but I still don't go in (people on the Internet say that there is too much commercial atmosphere inside). However, passing by the west wall, the temple is magnificent, worthy of being the first temple in Kaifeng.

People who believe in Buddhism can go and have a look. Staying inside can help you calm down.

Daxiangguo Temple, a royal temple, is very grand. Most of it is rebuilt, not too big or too small, and the overall environment is pretty good. (★ There are many utilitarian things inside, lacking the Buddhist tranquility, which makes people feel uncomfortable)

It's still very good. The temple is neither too big nor too small, it's a royal temple, very majestic, and the courtyard is quite quiet. The golden body of the Three Buddhas in the Main Hall is magnificent and majestic, and the Eighteen Arhats are lifelike. There are also clay statues of gods behind the Three Buddhas, the Thousand-armed and Thousand-faced Guanyin and the Five Hundred Arhats in the Octagonal Glazed Hall, and the bronze statue of Master Kūkai in the Master Hall are also worth seeing. I didn't see the Sutra Library much so I can't comment on it. The environment is quite good, but there are a lot of shops selling things, which is a bit disgusting.

In my trip to Kaifeng, Daxiangguo Temple is the most worthwhile place to visit. It is different from other temples and has its own characteristics. In my opinion, this Buddhist temple has preserved Buddhism from the Northern Song Dynasty and has historical value for studying the evolution of Buddhism in China.

It is obvious that the Four Heavenly Kings are not enshrined in the entrance hall, which shows that Chinese Buddhism at that time had not yet absorbed the Taoist Four Generals of the Demon Family.

I also cannot see the two great officials Puxian and Manjusri, who were originally Taoist figures.

The last thing I saw was the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Four-Headed Guanyin and the Five Hundred Arhats. The layout was different, but I saw that the Guanyin was newly built.

I don't think it's very interesting. If you have an electronic ticket, you can save a few yuan.

The interior is relatively small, and there is not much to see. It is no different from an ordinary temple.

This was a very famous temple during the Northern Song Dynasty, and it became even more famous because Lu Zhishen became a monk here. The temple is not very big and you can visit it quickly. The entrance is quite imposing and looks solemn and dignified.

Take bus No. 31 to Xiaozhifangjiekou stop, get off and head north to the west section of Ziyou Road, then walk 300 meters east to Daxiangguo Temple. Daxiangguo Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in my country. It was first built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555 AD). It was originally named Jianguo Temple. It was built on the former residence of Xinling Jun, who "stole the seal to save Zhao". It was later damaged by war and floods and rebuilt in the tenth year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1671). The temple has a long history and is one of the ten famous temples of Han Buddhism in my country. It is known as the "Four Famous Temples in the Central Plains" together with the White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, and Fengxue Temple. Visitors who are familiar with the four famous classics are no strangers to Daxiangguo Temple. The stories of the flower monk Lu Zhishen pulling up the weeping willow and making friends with Lin Jiaotou in "Water Margin" all happened here. In "Journey to the West", Emperor Taizong of Tang's soul traveled to the underworld and ordered the construction of Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple, which led to Tang Monk's journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

Daxiangguo Temple is not very big and the ticket price is a bit expensive, 40 per person, and half price for students.

It's ok inside.

The whole temple is filled with the smell of money. Wherever you can burn incense, there are many people selling worship supplies. What's even more bizarre is that there are always all kinds of vehicles coming in and out of the temple, making it look like a vegetable market. This level of management is shocking. It doesn't look like a peaceful place for Buddhism. It makes people lose the mood to visit.

Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow in "Water Margin". It is located in the downtown area of Kaifeng. Our accommodation is next to Daxiangguo Temple, just a five-minute walk away. Most of the buildings in today's Daxiangguo Temple were rebuilt in recent years. The scale of the temple is also much smaller than when it was most famous.

The location is right next to the Drum Tower, very close. It took less than half an hour from entering to leaving. Because there are many utilitarian things inside, I feel a little uncomfortable. Overall, it is still worth a walk and worship.

Although the scenic spot is in the city, it is better than I expected. The greening in the temple is very good, and the bonsai and trees are well maintained. The statues of Arhat and Thousand-handed Guanyin are lifelike! Overall it is good👍

Daxiangguo Temple reached its peak during the Northern Song Dynasty, which was also the most glorious era in Kaifeng's history. Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, wore the imperial robe at Chenqiao Posthouse in Chenqiao Town, Fengqiu County, northeast of Kaifeng, and left the historical allusion of "Golden Box and Jade Alliance" in Daxiangguo Temple. Today, standing in this Daxiangguo Temple that has survived several wars and gone through the changes of time and has been renovated, let's imagine the grand momentum of the 64 Zen and Vinaya temples, covering an area of 540 acres, and the first royal temple in history to be opened for the country.

The existing central axis of the landscape is the mountain gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the release pond, the pagoda, the Great Hall, the Arhat Hall, the Sutra Library, and the Zisheng Pavilion, which are similar to other temples. However, this thousand-year-old temple, which was once the former residence of the famous Xinling Jun in the Warring States Period and was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty in 555 AD, is still very historically attractive. Like many ancient temples, the Daxiangguo Temple, which has experienced wars, was Zheng Jing's private residence in the early Tang Dynasty. In the second year of Jingyun of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty, Monk Huiyun bought this place and built a small temple called Jianguo Temple. Later, Emperor Ruizong issued an edict to change the name to Daxiangguo Temple.

Here there is a huge bell with the allusion of "Buddha's blessing if your heart is sincere". The sound of the bell can be heard for hundreds of miles, making the "Xiangguo Frost Bell" the first of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Bianjing". There is also the well-known story of the heroic Lu Zhishen who uprooted a weeping willow tree.

The octagonal hall in the central hall of Daxiangguo Temple is very distinctive, but unfortunately it is not a historical site. However, the Thousand-Armed Guanyin carved in ancient ginkgo wood is an authentic work with a history of nearly three hundred years.

Most of the Daxiangguo Temple was rebuilt in recent years, but the overall environment is not bad. It is currently being expanded, and it should be good after the expansion. But I feel that the temple should be close to the mountains and rivers to be more appealing. In the downtown area, there is a lack of the tranquility of Buddhism.

Most churches in Europe are free. Most temples in China charge admission fees, which has lost the meaning and value of temples. A scene in Kaifeng, driving around during the Qingming Festival, many people paid 40 yuan per ticket, there was really nothing fun, and the building at the entrance was dilapidated. There were too many commercial monks inside, who used the temple as a tool to make money. Even the gods would cry when they saw it. People were buying all kinds of goods everywhere, just to make money.

Tickets are 40 yuan, and 38 yuan per ticket if purchased online. Tourists are not allowed to enter after 6 pm (online tickets are sold out at 5 pm). The traditional Heavenly King Hall and the Great Hall of the Buddha add color to the temple's treasure, the Thousand-armed and Thousand-eyed Guanyin. Very suitable for Buddhist believers. Parents and grandparents still need to ask for an interpreter. I listened to a commentary during the tour and felt that it was still full of stories.

A famous temple in the Tang and Song dynasties, it was destroyed during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. The existing buildings were mainly built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong.

I always thought that Daxiangguo Temple was a fictitious temple in "Water Margin". It was not until I came to Kaifeng that I realized that it is actually a thousand-year-old temple with quite a history and characteristics!

It's just so-so, it looks a bit old, but they're going to rebuild the attic at the back... The imitation is too fake. I really can't stand traveling in Kaifeng, there are no real things, they're all reconstructions, and it's really terrible to see them during the day. I think you don't need to go to Kaifeng for Henan tourism, Luoyang has real things, and this place is not as good as the White Horse Temple.

Opening hours: 8:00-18:30

Tickets:

1. Adult ticket: 45 yuan

2. Student ticket: 23 yuan (over 1.4 meters)

Nearby accommodation: Kaifeng Yi Qingchun Theme Inn, 7 Days Inn Kaifeng Shiqiaokou Branch, Kaifeng Yi·Lily Theme Hotel, etc.

Direct access within the city: You can take bus No. 5, 9, or 20 from the railway station, or take the Kaifeng sightseeing bus. As most of Kaifeng's tourist attractions are concentrated in the urban area and the attractions are relatively close to each other, taking a human-powered tricycle is also a very convenient and interesting means of tourist transportation.

Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow tree in "Water Margin". It was also a royal temple during the Song Dynasty.

Most of the current Daxiangguo Temple was rebuilt in recent years. There are no statues of gods in the main hall anymore, but there are often cultural relics on display and cultural and art exhibitions.

The Arhat Hall in the temple, commonly known as the "Octagonal Glazed Hall", is an octagonal corridor-style building. Here you can see the four-sided Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin wooden statue from the Qianlong period.

The ticket price of Daxiangguo Temple is 45 yuan. The existing central axis of the landscape is the mountain gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the release pond, the pagoda, the Great Hall, the Arhat Hall, the Sutra Library, and the Zisheng Pavilion, which are similar to other temples. However, this thousand-year-old temple, which was once the former residence of the famous Xinling Jun in the Warring States Period and was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty in 555 AD, is still very historically attractive. Like many ancient temples, the Daxiangguo Temple, which has experienced wars, was the private residence of Zheng Jing in the early Tang Dynasty. In the second year of Jingyun of Emperor Ruizong of Tang Dynasty, Monk Huiyun bought it and built a small temple called Jianguo Temple. Later, Emperor Ruizong issued an edict to change the name to Daxiangguo Temple. Daxiangguo Temple reached its peak in the Northern Song Dynasty, which was also the most glorious era in Kaifeng's history. Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin wore the imperial robe at Chenqiao Posthouse in Chenqiao Town, Fengqiu County, northeast of Kaifeng, and also left the historical allusion of "Golden Box Jade Alliance" in Daxiangguo Temple. Today, standing in the Daxiangguo Temple, which has survived several wars and gone through the changes of time and has been renovated, let's imagine the grandeur of the 64 Zen and Vinaya temples, covering an area of 540 acres, and the first royal temple in history to be opened for the country. The Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glazed Pavilion, and the Sutra Library that we can see now are all relics of the Qing Dynasty. The most impressive one is the Octagonal Glazed Pavilion, which is surrounded by corridors and is quite unique.

Daxiangguo Temple is the largest temple in Beijing and the center of Buddhist activities in China. It was destroyed by war and floods. It was rebuilt in the 10th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1671). The temple now has the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, the Thousand-armed and Thousand-eyed Buddha and other temples and monuments. Buddhist activities were resumed in August 1992, and the bell and drum towers were rebuilt. The entire temple has a rigorous layout and is majestic and spectacular. In 2002, it was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

I went there for the first time in 1984 and for the second time in 2013.

The temple is small, but it has profound historical significance. It is said to be the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow tree. It is well worth a visit.

The ticket price for Daxiangguo Temple is 40 yuan, the half-price ticket is 20 yuan, and the elderly over 70 years old are free of charge. The transportation is convenient and you can take many buses to get there. Daxiangguo Temple is a famous Han Buddhist temple in my country with a very long history. There are many historical relics and historical sites in the temple. Friends who want to visit the historical sites are worth a visit. The temple is also an efficacious place to burn incense and worship Buddha, and all wishes will be answered.

I knew how powerful Monk Lu was when I was a child, and today I experienced it for myself 🙈

One of the must-see attractions, the scenic area is relatively complete and easy to find

I didn't go in, mainly because there were too many temples on this trip, but after reading the introduction, I found that it was the residence of Xinling Jun from the Warring States Period, and I was immediately interested because I watched a lot of TV about him. The Kaifeng steamed buns next to it are good👍

The temple is a place of quiet cultivation, just for Lu Da to visit

The introduction of Daxiangguo Temple is quite interesting. The nameplate is Daxiangguo Temple. Each character is bigger than the other. The big character is divided into a person. The person is smaller than Xiang, the official is bigger, the country is smaller than the country, the country is bigger, the country is smaller than the temple, and the gods are bigger. So the font size increases from left to right.

The most stunning statue of Avalokitesvara with a thousand hands and eyes is said to be a nearly 5,000-year-old ginkgo tree, carved by a craftsman over a period of more than 50 years. This unique achievement is truly awe-inspiring!

A one-day trip to Kaifeng during the Qingming Festival. Daxiangguo Temple is well-known, but first, I didn't have time, second, I've been to too many temples, and third, the ticket price was a bit expensive, so I just stepped on the landmark in front of the door and didn't go in.



[Location] I came out of Kaifeng Mansion at around 5pm. I saw on the navigation that Xiangguo Temple was not far away, so I walked to Xiangguo Temple. It was about one kilometer away. Unfortunately, there were no shared bicycles in Kaifeng_(:3 」∠ )_. .



[Ticket] 40 yuan, closed at 6:30



When I arrived, it was around 5:30. A man who arrived at the same time as me was still asking why the ticket office was about to close, but the ticket was still so expensive. Then he bought a ticket and went in. I turned around and found a bus to see a section of the ancient city wall.

A very famous temple. In the Water Margin, Lu Zhishen became a monk here and uprooted weeping willow trees. It is very popular.

It was already around five or six in the afternoon when we arrived in Kaifeng. We passed by the Daxiangguo Temple near the hotel and saw some people resting at the temple gate after it closed.

It's OK, just like other temples. You must visit it when you are in Kaifeng.

Daxiangguo Temple is very beautiful. I met a boy there by chance and fell in love with him at first sight. It’s a pity that I didn’t approach him to talk to him. I just know that his name is Han Junyan. I don’t know if Buddha can bless me to see him again, but I’m afraid we are not destined to be together.

After visiting Kaifeng Prefecture, you can walk for more than ten minutes to Daxiangguo Temple. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiangguo Temple was highly respected by the royal family and expanded many times. It is the largest temple in Beijing and the national Buddhist activity center. Buddhist activities were resumed in August 1992, and it is still very popular now. Many halls in the temple are worth visiting. Because it is a Buddha statue, I didn't take pictures. The scene of Lu Zhishen uprooting the weeping willow in "Water Margin" also unfolds here.

In fact, the most worth seeing here are the Octagonal Hall and the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Statue. The others are really average. The above two are the characteristics of this place and are unique in the country. I recommend them to everyone!

Is it suitable for people who believe in Buddhism to visit the famous Fuhu Luohan? The shoe tiger is too cute...

Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1671). There are now preserved temples and historical sites such as the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glazed Hall, the Sutra Library, and the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha. Among the many scenic spots, Daxiangguo Temple is one of the oldest. The more famous is the Buddhist music performance in Daxiangguo Temple, but I didn't have the opportunity to see it. The whole temple is not big, and it took a short time to turn around. I didn't notice it before, but I can see the bell and drum towers standing on both sides of the temple I visited recently. The "Xiangguo Frost Bell" of Daxiangguo Temple is also one of the eight scenic spots in Bianliang. The glazed tiles on the Great Hall are old and have the taste of time. The octagonal Arhat Hall, also known as the "Octagonal Glazed Hall", is rare in temple buildings. The Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva in the hall is the treasure of the town temple.

It is better not to come here with children, the incense is good and the smoke is thick. The scenic spots in Kaifeng are so old that they seem to be built later.

Daxiangguo Temple, another ancient temple, was the oldest in Kaifeng during the Northern Song Dynasty. It was repeatedly rebuilt and destroyed. I don't have a deep understanding of Buddhism, but I particularly like the flying eaves of this kind of building, so I'll post two pictures.

I personally think Daxiangguo Temple is average, but it is so famous that you have to see it when you come to Kaifeng! I happened to meet two masters taking selfies, and I "shamelessly" approached them to have a good time. (The master said to be low-key and not too much. If there is any infringement, please contact me and I will delete it.) Daxiangguo Temple is very close to Kaifeng Prefecture. If you want to visit together, you can go to Daxiangguo Temple first, and then pay 1 yuan to take a tricycle and let the locals take you to Kaifeng Prefecture. The premise is that you must buy a ticket. The main industry of the locals is tourism, so the tricycles you can see everywhere are counted by the number of people who buy tickets.

Daxiangguo Temple has a long history and a great origin. According to records, it was once the ancient residence of Wei Wuji, the prince of Wei State. I believe that everyone who has studied history has heard of the name of Xinling Jun. As for the transformation of Xinling Jun's former residence into a temple, it was a matter of the Northern Qi Dynasty. In 555 AD, Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty ordered the creation of a temple and named it Jianguo Temple. The Central Plains has been divided and united since ancient times. Later, Jianguo Temple has experienced ups and downs, and has been destroyed and rebuilt. The name of Daxiangguo Temple comes from Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang Dynasty. The plaque of Daxiangguo Temple was written by him. When you go to Daxiangguo Temple, you can see two stone lions on both sides. The years have left traces on them. I like them very much. During the Qingming Festival, there are unusually many pilgrims in Daxiangguo Temple, and people come and go. You can buy a ticket to enter. The ticket seems to be 45 yuan. Daxiangguo Temple has always regarded itself as a royal temple and often holds many activities. Those who are interested can pay attention.

I personally feel it's just so-so. If you have cultural beliefs, you can go and have a look, otherwise it's better to skip it. The ticket is 45, which I personally feel is not worth it.

The location is relatively easy to find and is close to the commercial district.

Since I am not a Buddhist, I did not go in. I just took a photo at the door and left. It was considered a place of fame.

Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is located in the western section of Ziyou Road, Kaifeng City. It is a famous Buddhist temple in China. It was first built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555) and the first year of Yanhe in the Tang Dynasty (712). Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty named it Daxiangguo Temple in memory of its ascension from the throne of the Prince of Xiang. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiangguo Temple was highly respected by the royal family and expanded many times. It was the largest temple in the capital and the national Buddhist activity center. Later, it was destroyed by war and floods. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty (1671). The Tianwang Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Buddha and other temples and monuments are now preserved.

Ticket price: 45.00 yuan

Famous attractions include the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, etc.

Recommended playing time: 1-2 hours

Suitable seasons: February to May, September to November

Transportation: You can take bus No. 5, 9, or 20 from the railway station in Kaifeng City, or take the Kaifeng sightseeing bus. Since most of Kaifeng's tourist attractions are concentrated in the urban area and the attractions are relatively close to each other, taking a human-powered tricycle is also a very convenient and interesting means of tourist transportation.

The master at the entrance is very nice. On the left hand side of the entrance is the iron statue of Lu Zhishen pulling up a weeping willow. The conventional temple layout, the bell and drum tower at the entrance, Maitreya Buddha, the main hall, there is a hall of five hundred arhats and a thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Guanyin statue. At the end there is a building under renovation.

Except for the place where Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow tree, it is no different from other temples.

We hired a guide at the entrance. Kaifeng (Daxiangguo Temple) is very popular. The guide said that it was a royal temple during the Song Dynasty. It was originally the former residence of Prince Wuji of Wei, one of the four princes of the Warring States Period, who stole the talisman to save Zhao, also known as Xinling Jun. Since the sixth year of Tianbao (555 AD) of Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty, a temple was built there. In the Song Dynasty, Daxiangguo Temple became the largest royal temple in the country. The "Lu Zhishen uprooted the weeping willow" incident in "Water Margin" took place there. It's a good place to take your children to learn history.

Xiangguo Temple has been rebuilt many times. It is a traditional Chinese axial layout. The main buildings include the main gate, the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Hall, the Octagonal Glass Hall, the Sutra Library, etc. They are distributed along the axis from south to north. The east and west attics and corridors stand opposite each other on both sides of the main hall. The Sutra Library and the Great Hall are both Qing Dynasty buildings. They are double-eaved and have overlapping layers of brackets, covered with yellow and green glazed tiles. The hall and the platform are surrounded by white stone railings. The Octagonal Glass Hall rises high in the center, surrounded by corridors, with glazed tiles on the top, and bells hanging from the corners. Inside the hall is a wooden statue of the Thousand-handed and Dry-eyed Guanyin of the Tantric Buddhism, about seven meters high, covered with gold all over. It is said that it was carved from a whole ginkgo tree and is extremely exquisite. There is a huge bell about four meters high in the Qing Dynasty in the bell tower, weighing more than ten thousand catties. It is known as the "Xiangguo Frost Bell" and is one of the eight scenic spots in Kaifeng. Although Daxiangguo Temple is very famous, the number of people burning incense there is far less than that of the Ancient Guanyin Temple. Perhaps it is because the 40-yuan ticket price stops pilgrims from coming.

This is a place to burn incense and worship Buddha. It is very grand and you can come and have a look.

It is not recommended to go there for tourism unless you like temples. I don’t like it very much, so I took a beautiful photo at the entrance.