Zhangye Giant Buddha Temple | Journey Through the Sacred Land of Buddha for a Thousand Years

| Journey Through the Sacred Land of Buddha for a Thousand Years. This ancient temple, built during the Western Xia dynasty, is full of historical charm and is well worth a visit.

📍Address: Giant Buddha Temple Lane, Democracy West Street, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province
💰Tickets: Full price ticket: CNY40/person; student ticket: CNY20/person; free tickets for disabled persons, military and police officers, and elderly people aged 60 (inclusive) and above in Gansu Province.
🕙Opening hours: 08:30–18:30 daily, ticket sales stop at 17:30.

🌟Highlights
1. Giant Buddha Hall: The core building, with the largest indoor wooden Buddha statue in China, 34.5 meters long, with a peaceful expression, as if telling the story of a thousand years ago.
2. Murals: The giant murals on the east and west walls of the hall, based on "Journey to the West" and "Investiture of the Gods," are still brightly colored, with exquisite composition and lifelike figures, taking you on an immersive journey through the world of ancient myths.
3. Buddhist Scripture Exhibition Hall: Treasures the most complete first edition of "Yongle Bei Zang," as well as precious scriptures such as "The Great Prajnaparamita Sutra" in gold and silver from the Ming Dynasty, full of the wisdom of the ancients.

🎁Unique Artifacts
Double-dragon-ear-ring copper pot from the Ming Dynasty:
Forged from yellow copper, with a high collar and a spout, and a dragon-ear-ring on the neck, exquisite craftsmanship, once used as a container for dirt placed in the belly of the Buddha, witnessing the historical changes of the Giant Buddha Temple.
Silver coin from the Sassanid Dynasty:
Unearthed in 1970 under the base of the Golden Pagoda Hall of the Giant Buddha Temple, it is a powerful witness to the trade between ancient China and Persia, and the small silver coin carries the prosperity of the Silk Road.

❗Visiting Notes
1. The temple is a religious site, so please be quiet and respect religious beliefs and customs, and avoid loud noises.
2. Photography is prohibited in some areas. Please ask the staff before taking photos to avoid violations.
3. It is recommended to hire a guide or rent an audio guide, otherwise it is difficult to understand the profound culture behind these artifacts and buildings.