A must-visit spot in the maritime Buddhist kingdom: a mountain and sea wonder meeting the mysterious Guanyin

In Quanzhou, I encountered the "Sea and Sky Buddhist Kingdom" facing the ocean ⛩️
A temple born on the sea, watching the sea from within
This "Sea and Sky Buddhist Kingdom" ⛩️ built on the sea
actually exists!
Standing in the temple, you see the endless ocean 🌊
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📍 Address: Golden Coast, Binhai East Road, Shishi, Quanzhou
🎫 Admission: Free
Departing from the city center, you can navigate by car or take a taxi 🚗 about 1 hour
📸 Must-shoot spots guide:
1️⃣ Looking back at the temple entrance (best at high tide)
2️⃣ The flying eaves at the northeast corner of the Mahavira Hall framed with the sea
3️⃣ Shooting the silhouette of the building from below the western reef group
4️⃣ Golden sea reflections at sunset
📍 Location: Binhai East Road, Shishi, Quanzhou
🎫 Admission: Free and open
🚗 Recommended to drive or charter a car
⏰ Recommended time: 3-6 PM (check tide tables)
📌 Tips:
• Remember to bring sun-protective clothing and a sun hat
• Prepare bread to feed the seagulls
• Nearby is the Golden Coast Resort area, which you can visit along the way
Sea and Sky Buddhist Kingdom 🏠
Luojia Temple is truly stunning, with breathtaking views of the sea and sky blending into one.
Originally came to check in at the famous "Sea Buddhist Kingdom" Luojia Temple
but discovered a giant Guanyin statue standing in the middle of the nearby coast
There was no label or name on the map
The Guanyin stone statue faces the beach, with kind and gentle eyes, as if watching over all beings.
🏖 With its back to the sea, it seems to guard the area and protect the people by the shore.