White Horse Temple

Luoyang White Horse Temple was first built in the 11th year of Yongping reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD). Most of the existing buildings are from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.



White Horse Temple holds a very important position in the history of Chinese Buddhism. It is the first government-built Buddhist temple in Han Chinese area, the first place to translate Buddhist scriptures, and the place where the first Chinese Buddhist scriptures and precepts were produced. It has always been revered as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Han Chinese area.

Here is a brief introduction to the names of ancient Chinese buildings. Temple originally referred to government institutions, such as the Dali Temple and the Honglu Temple. After Buddhism was introduced, it referred to Buddhist buildings. Courtyard and nunnery also refer to Buddhist buildings. Palace and temple refer to Taoist buildings, such as the Yongle Palace and the Baiyun Temple. Temple refers to a place for worshipping people, such as the Guandi Temple and the City God Temple. Altar refers to a place for worshipping the gods of nature, such as the Temple of Heaven and the Temple of Earth.



The area of White Horse Temple is not particularly large, and the ticket price is 35, which is very cheap compared to its historical status.

The White Horse Temple Scenic Area consists of three parts: the White Horse Temple, Qiyun Courtyard, and the International Buddhist Temple Area. The White Horse Temple is in the middle, and the other two are on the left and right. Therefore, the recommended tour route is: Qiyun Courtyard--> White Horse Temple--> International Buddhist Temple Area.

We drove to the White Horse Temple and bought tickets to enter the temple. The ticket price was quite cheap.

White Horse Temple is the witness of the earliest introduction of Buddhism into China. It is the oldest temple in China. The first two hundred years of Buddhism taking root and spreading in China are closely related to White Horse Temple. It is the product of China's first pilgrimage to the West for Dharma, and the residence of the earliest monks who came to China to preach and spread the Dharma; it was the birthplace of the first Chinese Buddhist scriptures and Chinese precepts, and the first Chinese Han monk... In short, White Horse Temple is closely linked to many "firsts" of Chinese Buddhism. It is the veritable ancestral home and source of Chinese Buddhism.

The White Horse Temple is located in the suburbs of Luoyang. The air is quite good and the commercial atmosphere is not as strong as that of other scenic spots. This is definitely worthy of praise.

The White Horse Temple itself is the five palaces. The area is not large, but the White Horse Temple scenic area is very large. It takes two hours to walk through it all. The scenic area consists of several parts: the White Horse Temple, the foreign-style temple area, and the Qiyun Pagoda. Going east from the White Horse Temple, there are peony gardens, flower gardens, woods, Di Renjie's tomb, and then up the steps are the nunnery, the Great Hall and the Qiyun Pagoda. To the east of the White Horse Temple are temples in the styles of Myanmar, Thailand, and India. It seems to be a cultural exchange activity. According to the introduction, the building materials for these temples were all transported from the local area, and foreign monks were also seen practicing. This kind of exotic-style temple is very suitable for taking pictures. The White Horse Temple has the most tourists, and the foreign temples are slightly less. The east is very quiet, suitable for a slow tour and appreciating ancient buildings.

When you go to Luoyang, you must visit the White Horse Temple. Although it is a 4A scenic spot, it is not inferior to the Longmen Grottoes. Why do you say that? First, the White Horse Temple is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in China. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. Second, there are many things to see in the scenic area, including the main building of the White Horse Temple, the Qiyun Tower, the International Buddhist Temple Garden, etc. Third, the ticket price of 35 yuan is really a conscience price.

Luoyang Station is the starting station of bus No. 56. You can take bus No. 56 near Luoyang Station to White Horse Temple directly. Please note that the boarding point of Baidu Navigation is wrong. It took us a long way back to the far point. It is recommended to ask for directions directly; and! Please make sure to grab a seat, the bus will take at least 1 hour and 15 minutes!



White Horse Temple is the first temple built by the government after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is also because of the profound significance of the White Horse Temple that Thailand, Myanmar and India donated their own temples to the White Horse Temple. In a corner of the White Horse Temple, there is a lot of exotic atmosphere, which is spectacular. It is not easy to see temples of four countries at the same time in a certain area in China. White Horse Temple is worth a visit.

The order of viewing is to first see the Qiyun Pagoda outside the temple, then the main hall of the White Horse Temple, and finally the International Pavilion. The area is relatively large and this order of visiting will reduce detours. The interior of the White Horse Temple is very quiet. You can see a lot of detailed introductions on the Internet. Most Buddhists burn incense and pray for blessings. The ticket price is 35 yuan, and there are half-price tickets for the elderly. It is very cost-effective. If you are not in a hurry, it is recommended to visit for more than two hours. There is a special parking lot outside, with invoices for ten yuan a day. The order is not as chaotic as bee friends said before. There are regular tourist souvenir shops and various foods between the ticket office. Overall, it is worth visiting this ancient temple with a long history.

It is the first temple where Buddhism was introduced to the East. All the main halls are closed and visitors can only worship outside the halls. You can rent an interpreter at the entrance for 20 yuan and a deposit of 200 yuan, or you can rent a manual interpreter for 50 yuan per person only in the main hall.

The thousand-year-old temple is worthy of its reputation. Although there are also many tourists, it is obviously more ancient and solemn than Shaolin Temple. There is free tea to drink at the back of the temple.

A must-see attraction. The White Horse Temple is divided into three parts: the White Horse Temple, the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard in the east, and the Foreign Buddhist Temple in the west. The White Horse Temple is the most classic, with the only set of Yuan Dynasty lacquer Buddha statues in China, a technique that has now been lost. In addition, there are Buddha statues and niches from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Qiyun Tower is the oldest existing ground building in Luoyang. If you clap your hands 20 meters south of it, you can hear the echo of croaking, which is very interesting.

We also visited two exhibitions there, one was the traditional Chinese painting exhibition of Weng Zhidan, and the other was the Quejin embroidery exhibition. Both exhibitions were very good.

White Horse Temple is located in the White Horse Town of Luolong District, 12 kilometers east of the old city of Luoyang, Henan Province. Founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD), it is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Chinese Buddhism. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. The existing ruins and historical sites were left during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple preserves a large number of Yuan Dynasty paper-mache dry lacquer statues such as the Three Buddhas, Two Heavenly Generals, and Eighteen Arhats, which are extremely precious.

This is my second visit to Luoyang for work reasons, but it is my first visit to the White Horse Temple. The White Horse Temple was founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD). It is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Chinese Buddhism. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. The existing ruins and monuments were left during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple preserves a large number of Yuan Dynasty lacquer statues such as the Three Buddhas, Two Heavenly Generals, and Eighteen Arhats, which are extremely precious. Opening hours: 7:30 to 19:00, the opening hours of the scenic area will be adjusted during holidays and off-peak seasons. I took the bus directly there, which took 40 minutes to 1 hour to get through the city. The bus is very convenient! What I want to mention here is the "Zhi Yu Tea House" in the White Horse Temple, which provides free tea and a simple Zen environment for people to rest and sit. There are also various classics that are free for those who are predestined. I am happy and amazed! The International Buddhist Temple Garden is a symbol of friendship between China and other countries, making people feel as if they are in a foreign country (ps: when I was visiting the site that day, I posted on WeChat Moments, and many friends who had never been to the White Horse Temple left messages asking me how I could have been to Thailand and Myanmar in a moment when I was still in the White Horse Temple? Hahaha...), highly recommended!

This first ancient temple in China, with red walls and green trees, creates a solemn and dignified atmosphere. As I entered the temple gate, I was instantly surrounded by a sense of tranquility, with morning bells and evening drums, and Buddhist chants. The ancient cypresses are vigorous and upright, as if telling the story of the years. This first ancient temple in China, with red walls and green trees, creates a solemn and dignified atmosphere. As I entered the temple gate, I was instantly surrounded by a sense of tranquility, with morning bells and evening drums, and Buddhist chants. The ancient cypresses are vigorous and upright, as if telling the story of the years.

White Horse Temple is located 12 kilometers east of Luoyang City, Henan Province. It was founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD) and has a history of about 2,000 years.

White Horse Temple is known as "China's first ancient temple", "the ancestral temple" and "the source of Buddhism" in China. It is not only the first official temple after Buddhism was introduced to China, but also the birthplace of Chinese Buddhist culture. After Buddhism was introduced to China, it spread to the north and south of the Yangtze River and Southeast Asia with Luoyang as the center, which is of great significance to the development of Chinese Buddhism. In fact, for Buddhism in countries such as Vietnam, North Korea, South Korea and Japan, White Horse Temple is also their "source of Buddhism" and "ancestral temple".

White Horse Temple is the only international temple in the world with Buddhist temples that have the cultural styles of China, India, Myanmar and Thailand.

The temple preserves a large number of inscriptions and cultural relics, such as the "Sutra of Forty-two Chapters", which are of great value for studying Buddhist history and culture. In 1961, Luoyang White Horse Temple was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

Introduction to White Horse Temple: It is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first temple run by the government after Buddhism was introduced into my country. It is praised by the Chinese and foreign Buddhist circles as the "source of Buddhism" and "ancestral temple". White Horse Temple was founded in the eleventh year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD). According to historical records, in the seventh year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Emperor Ming of Han, Liu Zhuang, dreamed of a golden man at night and sent envoys to the Western Regions to seek Buddhism. In 67 AD, the Han envoys and two Indian monks, Shemoteng and Zhu Falan, arrived in Luoyang with Buddhist scriptures and statues carried by white horses. Emperor Ming of Han personally welcomed them. In 68 AD, Emperor Ming ordered the construction of a monastery outside Yongmen in Luoyang. In order to commemorate the merits of the white horse carrying the scriptures, the monastery was named White Horse Temple. White Horse Temple faces north and south, with a total area of more than 200 acres. Its main buildings include the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Buddha Hall, the Great Hero Hall, the Reception Hall, the five-story hall of the Pilu Pavilion, and the first Sakyamuni Relic Pagoda in China. White Horse Temple is a well-preserved ancient building complex with an antique flavor. The ticket price is 35 yuan per person and can be booked in advance on the WeChat public account.

White Horse Temple, located in Baimasi Town, Chanhe Hui District, Luoyang City, is the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. It was built in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD) and is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is the "source of Buddhism" and "ancestral temple" of China, Vietnam, North Korea, Japan, Europe and the United States.

White Horse Temple spread Buddhism to Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, making it popular in Asia. Later, it entered Europe and the United States, becoming a holy place for Buddhist believers from all over the world to worship. Therefore, since the end of the 20th century, Japan has donated money to rebuild the bell tower of White Horse Temple and erect a statue of Kukai; the governments of Thailand, India and Myanmar have successively invested in the construction of Buddhist temples in White Horse Temple, making it the only international temple in the world with Buddhist temples in the styles of China, India, Myanmar and Thailand. As the most international temple, White Horse Temple can be said to be truly "the best temple in the world".

On March 4, 1961, the White Horse Temple was announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 1983, the White Horse Temple was designated as a national key temple of Han Buddhism by the State Council. In January 2001, Luoyang White Horse Temple was named as the first batch of AAAA-level scenic spots by the National Tourism Administration.

Today is the day when everyone gathers in Luoyang. In fact, many friends came to Luoyang one or two days in advance just to visit the famous Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple in Luoyang city.

Luoyang, Henan, is warm and welcoming our friends from Sichuan and Chongqing with rare continuous high temperatures.

Founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68), it is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous monastery. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China.

The front part is a Chinese temple, and the back part is an exotic Buddhist building.

Located in the Chanhe Hui District of Luoyang City, Henan Province, it was built in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD). It is the first official temple built after the introduction of Buddhism into China. It is the "source of Buddhism" and "ancestral temple" of China, Vietnam, North Korea, Japan, and European and American countries.

The White Horse Temple spread Buddhism to Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia, making it popular in Asia. Later, it entered Europe and the United States, becoming a holy place for Buddhist believers from all over the world to worship. Therefore, since the end of the 20th century, Japan has donated money to rebuild the bell tower of the White Horse Temple and erect a statue of Kukai; the governments of Thailand, India and Myanmar have successively invested in the construction of Buddhist temples in the White Horse Temple, making it the only international temple in the world with Buddhist temples in the styles of China, India, Myanmar and Thailand. South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia have all come here to receive ordination, and the United States, Germany and Canada have all attended the ceremony for the promotion of the abbot of the temple. As the most international temple, the White Horse Temple can be said to be truly "the best temple in the world."

As the first ancient temple in China, the White Horse Temple is worth a visit. It is very popular and attracts many people. It is for this reason that there is a lot of noise and the quietness that a temple should have is not felt. There is a silent teahouse inside, where you can feel a relatively quiet atmosphere.

White Horse Temple, built in 68 AD, is the first government-run Buddhist temple. It is the first ancient temple in China and a world-class temple. It is the "origin" (the birthplace of Buddhism) and "ancestral temple" (the temple of the founder) of China, Vietnam, North Korea, Japan, Europe and the United States. Therefore, India, Myanmar, and Thailand have donated money to build Buddhist buildings in their own styles here.

White Horse Temple is a very famous temple in the world. Two eminent monks came here to preach Buddhism during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the government built the temple during the Yongping period. Later, White Horse Temple became the birthplace of Buddhism in Asia and even Europe and the United States. It enjoys a high reputation in the world. The governments of Myanmar, Thailand, and India have invested in building Buddhist temples with their own national characteristics here.

Going to the International Buddhist Temple, I felt like I was in Southeast Asia. It's worth a visit

White Horse Temple, the first ancient temple in China, located between Mangshan and Luoshui in the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, has a history of nearly 2,000 years. The construction of White Horse Temple originated from a dream of Emperor Ming of Han, Liu Zhuang, in which he met a golden man with a height of 60 feet and a halo on his head, flying from the west and landing in front of the imperial palace. Inspired by the dream, Emperor Ming of Han sent an envoy to India to pray for Buddhism.



The delegation met the Indian monks, Sakyamuni and Zhu Falan, who were teaching Buddhism in Dayuezhi. The two monks were moved by the Eastern country's desire for Buddhism, so they brought white horses carrying Buddhist scriptures and statues to Luoyang with the envoys. The following year, Emperor Ming of Han ordered the construction of a temple in Luoyang to accommodate the monks. In memory of the contribution of the white horse carrying the scriptures, it was named White Horse Temple.

During the visit to the White Horse Temple, we were really sincere and read the information carefully, so we didn't take many photos, and we didn't even have many pictures when we came back. In fact, the White Horse Temple was not originally attractive for its exquisite architecture or charming scenery. Its profound heritage is suitable for a quiet visit to feel the artistic conception of "originally there is nothing, where can dust arise", which can broaden your horizons. Even those who are not interested in Buddhism also enjoyed the visit. What's more, compared with those scenic spots in Luoyang city that were imitated in later generations, the White Horse Temple is actually one of the few original sites in Luoyang that have been preserved in the torrent of history, and it has a very rich historical heritage.

As the ancestral temple and source of Buddhism in China, the first few episodes of CCTV's documentary channel "The Thousand-Year Bodhi Road" all talked about the White Horse Temple. The scenes in the documentary about Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty dreaming of a little golden man, the white horse carrying Buddhist scriptures, and even the Indian monks Shemoteng and Zhu Falan passing away here are still fresh in my memory. It can be said that the entire process of Buddhism taking root and spreading in China for the first two hundred years was closely related to the White Horse Temple. Because I have read a few Buddhist scriptures, the White Horse Temple is vaguely ranked first among the destinations I most want to visit on this trip to the Central Plains.

The first ancient temple in China, the first government-run temple after Buddhism was introduced to China, a true Buddhist pure land, unlike some temples that are so commercialized. There is a foreign temple area with temples from Thailand, India, and Myanmar, which is very unique.

"Let's go visit the White Horse Temple this afternoon. Although it is well-known throughout the country as the first temple where Buddhism spread to the East, the White Horse Temple is actually very quiet."

"The temple's vermilion gate is quite impressive. In front of the gate stands a pair of stone horses from the Song Dynasty, with white horses carrying Buddhist scriptures, foreshadowing the spread of Buddhism to the East."

"The lotus reliefs on the pavement leading into the temple remind people of 'lotus blossoms at every step.'"

After entering the gate, you should see the bell and drum tower. On both sides are the resting places of Shemoteng and Zhu Falan, two great translators of Buddhist scriptures.

"Go further inside, there is a 'Main Hall'. As for why the word 'treasure' was removed, it is probably because this White Horse Temple is a treasured place that was first spread, and the main hall is already very 'treasured', so there is no need to elaborate on it! The carved shrines in the hall are quite exquisite and magnificent.

"Further back there is a place called Qingliang Terrace, which is full of trees and is quite 'cool'."

"Going outside the temple, there is a group of foreign temples, which were built by countries such as Myanmar and India based on the characteristics of their own temples. The Myanmar temples have golden tiles and white walls, with towering roofs. The Indian temples are built with large gray stones, which are simple, heavy and solemn."

"Back at the temple gate, there were many turtles swimming freely in the emerald green water of the release pond. It was still early, so we decided to go to the Qiyun Pagoda. We passed a tomb and looked down, and it turned out to be the tomb of Di Renjie! After crossing a sky bridge, the Qiyun Pagoda is just across the street from the White Horse Temple. The tower is under renovation, but you can see that it is of a grand scale - I hope it won't be 'brand new' after the renovation."

The first ancient temple in China, the first government-run temple after Buddhism was introduced to China, a true Buddhist pure land, not as commercialized as some temples. There is a foreign temple area with Thai, Indian and Burmese temples, which are very distinctive.

From Longmen Grottoes, we went directly to the highway, and it took 15 minutes to reach the exit of White Horse Temple, which was very convenient. White Horse Temple is also a well-known scenic spot in Luoyang. It is famous because it was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in China. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. I visited a lot of temples along the way, and maybe I was aesthetically fatigued, so my attention began to lose focus. I asked for an explanation and learned about the history, and then ended the visit here.

The White Horse Temple is located in the White Horse Temple Town, Luolong District, 12 kilometers east of the old city of Luoyang, Henan Province. Founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD), it is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Chinese Buddhism. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. The existing ruins and historical sites were left during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple preserves a large number of Yuan Dynasty paper-mache and dry lacquer statues, such as the Three Buddhas, Two Heavenly Generals, and Eighteen Arhats, which are extremely precious.

The first ancient temple in China and a world-famous monastery is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Chinese and has a history of more than 1,900 years.

The White Horse Temple is very popular, so it is recommended to visit it last. The order of visits is: Di Renjie's Tomb - Qiyun Pagoda - White Horse Temple.

International Buddhist Temple Garden: Thai Buddhist Temple, Burmese Buddhist Temple, Indian Buddhist Temple, all very stylish. The Indian Buddhist Temple was not open, so I didn’t visit it.

The ticket price is 35 yuan.

Luoyang White Horse Temple was first built in the 11th year of Yongping reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD). Most of the existing buildings are from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple built by the government in China. It is the first place to translate Buddhist scriptures and produced the first Chinese Buddhist scriptures and precepts. It holds a very prominent and important position in the history of Chinese Buddhism.

The area of White Horse Temple is not particularly large. It consists of three major parts: White Horse Temple, Qiyun Courtyard, and International Buddhist Temple Area. White Horse Temple is in the middle, and the other two are on the left and right. Therefore, the recommended tour route is: Qiyun Courtyard → White Horse Temple → International Buddhist Temple Area.

【Location】: No. 6, Luobai Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province.

【Transportation】: Bus: Take bus No. 56 from Luoyang Railway Station and get off at the terminal, take bus No. 58 from Guanlin Temple and get off at the terminal. Driving: Lianhuo Expressway - Baimasi Station of Erguang Expressway - Baimasi Town of National Highway 310.

【Ticket】: Ticket price: RMB 35 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

【Opening hours】: 08:00-18:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

It was much better than expected. I thought it would be chaotic, but although there were a lot of people, it was not chaotic. The ticket was not expensive, 17.5 for students.

It's quite big inside and it usually takes two to three hours. If you go there in the afternoon, they won't stop selling tickets and will let you go when you're done.

It’s just that the monks in the temple felt very social. I was standing next to them at the time, and they just took money out of the donation box, just like withdrawing money from a bank in the afternoon.

There is also a photo on the wall, where people offer cola and Sprite to the Buddha. Although I don't believe in Buddhism, is this the Buddha keeping up with the times? Or do some people want to drink cola and Sprite?

Overall it is good, but it may not be a Buddhist paradise anymore, but more of a tourist attraction and commercialism.

The ancestral home of Buddhism, and the reason why temples are called "temples" started with the White Horse Temple.

It is far from the city, the world's first ancient temple, and there are a lot of foreign buildings

The White Horse Temple is nice, but I want to complain about the parking lot-style antique commercial street around the White Horse Temple, which is really messy.

One of the must-see attractions in Luoyang is the International Temple.

The White Horse Temple is indeed worth visiting, it's really great!

Great value for money, you can learn about the Buddhist culture of various countries, it is very unique.

The old stone statue of a white horse was outside the gate, but it is now fenced off. Many new buildings have been built inside.

There is no white horse in the White Horse Temple. It is famous as a resting place for Tang Monk during his journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

You can take the bus to the city center, which is a must-see attraction in Luoyang.

A famous temple in Luoyang, the peony flowers inside are pretty good

This is my fourth visit to the White Horse Temple. Every time I come, I feel different. I hope she and the child will grow up together. Always be safe and peaceful!

It is worthy of being the first ancient temple in China! Buddhism has since entered China and injected into the blood of the Chinese people. The three religions of Buddhism, Taoism and Taoism have been integrated into one, which is a great blessing for China!

I personally think that among the several temples, the White Horse Temple is worth visiting, not only because of its large area, but also because of the temple architecture exhibitions from various countries. What is more valuable is that in the bustling and noisy environment, the monks in the temple can still maintain that peace.

The White Horse Temple is located in the White Horse Temple Town, Luolong District, 12 kilometers east of the old city of Luoyang, Henan Province. Founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD), it is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in Chinese Buddhism. It has a history of more than 1,900 years. The existing ruins and historical sites were left during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The temple preserves a large number of Yuan Dynasty paper-mache and dry lacquer statues, such as the Three Buddhas, Two Heavenly Generals, and Eighteen Arhats, which are extremely precious.

The well-known Central Plains temple was originally planned to experience the culture, but I unexpectedly found that the scenery is actually very attractive, especially the atmosphere inside the temple is very good and comfortable.

White Horse Temple is located in the White Horse Temple Town, Luolong District, east of the old city of Luoyang. Founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is the first ancient temple in China. The completion of the bell and drum tower restored the morning and evening bell worship rituals of the temple, creating one of the eight major scenic spots in Luoyang with a long history - "Baima Temple Bell Sound".

The incense is very strong, it seems that everyone wants peace and smooth sailing! I am no exception.

As a tourist, I think the temple is so big, but if you ignore the explanation, you will just have a quick look. There are five halls, which are not very big, but it is very tiring to walk through. There is an exotic Buddhist garden at the back, but there is nothing to see, it is all fake. Oh, there is a bamboo forest here, which is not bad.

Not bad, but the transportation is a bit inconvenient. It takes more than an hour to take the bus.

White Horse Temple is a great place for practice! The temple is very powerful

Very bad, it's a joke to be one of the first batch of cultural relics

It's really unnecessary to go so far. If you don't believe it, you can look at the pictures everyone posted. Is there nothing else except the mountain gate? Yes, because this temple is no different from other temples.

Of course, if you come here to see the so-called Buddhist temples in other countries, then I have nothing to say.

Also, I'm not venting my complaints, I just hope others won't be as disappointed as I am.

Many years ago, I went to Zhengzhou for training and took advantage of the weekend to visit the White Horse Temple.

The earliest official Buddhist temple in China, known as the Zu Temple, is actually just that

We went there on the way to Longmen Grottoes. The price was reasonable. How can I say that about the temples? You need to listen to the explanations to make it interesting. Overall, I feel it is OK

It can be seen that it was drizzling on the day we arrived at the White Horse Temple, but it did not affect our visit to the scenic area. We finished the tour in the rain in the morning. The ticket to the White Horse Temple is 50 yuan, which is great value, because there are not only White Horse Temple to visit, but also other temples built inside.

The ticket design of White Horse Temple is very elegant, I like it very much.

The architecture in the temple is simple and the Buddha statues are solemn. I occasionally encountered a few cats, which I thought were very cute. I walked around the temple twice without realizing it and looked at the main hall and Buddha statues again.

White Horse Temple also has Indian, Thai and Burmese pagoda gardens, which are very different from other temples.

There are so many stories to hear about China's first ancient temple.

I just stopped by to take a look at it, but didn't feel anything?

There are temples in the styles of Myanmar, India and Thailand, which is quite interesting.

The White Horse Temple is not big, so it is better to understand its history.

The incense here at the White Horse Temple is very good.

You can come and ask for one.

According to the guide map you see when you enter the door, you only need to go to the White Horse Temple and the International Buddhist Temple. The Tomb of Di Renjie and the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard are too far away and there is nothing to see.

In order to avoid any regrets, we first went to the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard. It was a long way away and there was actually not much to see.

The thousand-year-old White Horse Temple is the first ancient temple in China and a world-famous temple. It is the first official temple built after Buddhism was introduced into China. It is known as the "ancestral temple" and "source of Buddhism" in China. It not only has beautiful humanistic scenery, but also has the brilliant Buddhist culture.

The cultural heritage is very rich! The ticket price is not expensive and worth it!

The First Temple was the first temple officially built after Buddhism was introduced to China.

The temple is very large and contains Buddhist courtyards from Southeast Asian countries (India, Myanmar, and Thailand).

When you come to Luoyang, you must visit the White Horse Temple.

The first stop of the trip to Luoyang was to take the K56 bus for 1.5 yuan to the White Horse Temple. The ticket was 35 yuan, half price for those over 60, free for those over 70. My aunt said she felt that the guardian deity of the White Horse Temple was very powerful.

The full price ticket for the White Horse Temple is 35 yuan (the ticket is super good and can be collected as a bookmark)

Here you can see the only existing painted Eighteen Arhats, which is the treasure of the temple.

There is an exhibition under the steps on the left side of Qingliang Terrace. There is a full video of the White Horse Temple. You can watch it. Go out from the back door and turn left to reach the Zhiyu Tea House.

Here you can take a ceramic bowl, pour yourself a cup of tea, and sit quietly for a while. It's very relaxing.

There are also Thai-style temples, Burmese-style temples and Indian-style temples in the White Horse Temple that you can visit and are also very shocking

I didn't see any creative shops in the White Horse Temple either, maybe it's more about Zen here😊

It's just a place to check in, very far from the train station, and also very far from the Longmen Grottoes!!

This is the first temple I came to in China, so I have to come here to visit when I travel to Luoyang. The ticket price of 50 is quite cost-effective because the temple is very large and a new Buddhist courtyard of Southeast Asian countries has been built. It takes about 2 hours to visit.

There is a bluestone round-carved horse on each side of the mountain gate. The White Horse Temple is divided into three scenic spots, including the White Horse Temple itself, the Southeast Asian Buddhist Temple and the Qiyun Tower. The incense of the White Horse Temple is also very popular. The White Horse Temple has the custom of drying autumn flowers, but after observing it, it seems that it is not the monks in the temple who are drying them themselves, but hired local farmers, haha, I won’t say much. There is an International Buddhist Temple Garden on the west side of the White Horse Temple, which is a pass for the White Horse Temple. This area feels boring. Although it is a witness to the friendly exchanges between religious circles, it is useless for tourists.

I came to the White Horse Temple because it is the No. 1 temple. With its unique religious status in the Central Plains, it not only has a rich religious history, but also has the Eighteen Arhats sculpted with the country's unique papier-mâché and dry lacquer craft. The 18 Arhats are very exquisite and well preserved, and are truly precious. If you come to Luoyang and don't go to the White Horse Temple, it would be a wasted trip. The only thing the White Horse Temple can show off is probably the Ten Arhats.

Don't believe the opening hours of the White Horse Temple written on China-TravelNote. I arrived at the White Horse Temple at 5:30 pm and it was already closed.

The ticket price is 7 yuan, which is charged according to the temple price. It was first built in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty and is the first temple to introduce Buddhism to China. The traditional buildings built in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties are more secluded in the rain, and the newly built religious buildings of various countries must be more magnificent in sunny weather.

Suanni - one of the nine sons of the dragon, likes fire. I hired a tour guide for 50 yuan, who explained the history of the White Horse Temple and the stories of each hall. Qiyun Pagoda and International Buddhism were not included.

The bells are rung at dawn and the drums are beaten at sunset. They are the signals for the monks to go to work and rest, and also the symbol of the prosperity of Buddhist activities. The "Ma Temple Bells" were once praised as one of the eight great scenic spots in Luoyang.

The ticket is 35 yuan per person, and the tour guide is 50 yuan for a 30-minute explanation, which is quite worth it.

It feels like the White Horse Temple is very popular, without the commercial atmosphere of other temples. There is only one legal circulation area, and even few water stalls. The overall feeling is solemn and quiet, like a Buddhist holy land. There are no numerous charges like other temples. It is a pure land of worship.

There is a place for drinking tea in the White Horse Temple, [Zhi Yu Tea House], which is completely free and you can help yourself to a pot of tea in such a Zen environment.