Fuzhou Xichan Temple｜A thousand-year-old temple in a busy city

Fuzhou Xichan Temple, a quiet and solemn ancient temple
The temple has red walls and white tiles, smoke curling, and melodious bell sounds.
It seems like two different worlds from Fuzhou MixC, which is separated by a wall.
There is so much noise outside the wall, and so much tranquility inside the wall
The ancient temple is illuminated by the sun, and the shadows of the trees are dancing
Take a stroll and smell the strong aroma of incense
There is a feeling of escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoying the peaceful days.
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🏞Xichan Temple is an ancient temple from the Tang Dynasty with a history of more than 1,130 years. It is an ancient temple integrating Buddhist culture, historical sites and temple gardens. It is also a national key cultural relic protection unit.
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🖼Main attractions:
✅Baoen Pagoda: 14-story stone pagoda, each floor is carved with Buddha statues and Buddhist stories
✅Songli: A thousand-year-old lychee tree, only the bark remains and it still bears fruit. The couplet in the temple "The lychee tree has been passed down through four dynasties, the Song Dynasty" originated from this
✅ Jade Buddha Building: Two Burmese jade Buddhas are enshrined, with exquisite carvings
✅Release pond and Nine-curve bridge: Jiangnan garden style, with fish and turtles in the pond, suitable for leisure and recreation
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📩Recommended route:
Heavenly King Hall → Main Hall → Baoen Pagoda → Jade Buddha Building → Hall of Five Hundred Arhats → Free-living Pond → Songli Ancient Tree, the whole journey takes about 2 hours
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📍Detailed address: No. 455, Gongye Road, Gulou District, Fuzhou City
🚉Transportation strategy: Take Metro Line 4 to Fenghuangchi Station
🕙Opening hours: 7:00-18:00, last admission at 16:30
💰Ticket price: 20 yuan/person, half price with student ID
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