Chongyuan Temple was originally established in the second year of the Tianjian period during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (503 AD), only a year after the construction of the famous Hanshan Temple. It has a history of 1504 years. Historically, Chongyuan Temple served as a prosperous Buddhist site of Zen Buddhism. The reconstructed Chongyuan Temple is now situated amidst the picturesque Yangcheng Lake Peninsula.
One of its most significant features is the 33-meter-tall statue of Guanyin within the Water Guanyin Courtyard, which epitomizes the unique style of Chongyuan Temple as a Lotus Buddhist Kingdom and Guanyin’s sacred site. The temple’s architecture includes the mountain gate, bell and drum towers, and the Mahavira Hall. The Mahavira Hall, with a construction area of 2100 square meters, is one of the largest single structures among Chinese temples. In front of the temple, on Guanyin Island, stands the largest indoor Guanyin statue in China, also 33 meters tall. From a distance on Yangcheng Lake, the majestic Mahavira Hall exudes grandeur, the eaves and corners of the Guanyin Pavilion are majestic, and the layered main buildings of the temple, along with the massive Guanyin statue, bronze leather drum, island Guanyin wall, and bronze bells, recreate the splendor of the original Chongyuan Temple. The temple is open all year round from 07:30 to 16:30, with special opening times on the first and fifteenth days of each lunar month: 06:30 to 16:30. The temple is cleared at 17:00.Concessions: Children under 1.4 meters (not including 1.4 meters) are admitted free of charge. Elderly people aged 70 and above (including 70) can enter for free with valid identification. Active-duty military personnel and retired military officers of the People’s Republic of China are admitted free of charge with valid identification. Disabled individuals and one accompanying caregiver for severely disabled persons are admitted free of charge with valid identification.
Additional information: The above information is for reference only and subject to the official announcement of the scenic area.
Nursing room: Address: The nursing room is located on the second floor of the tourist center. Tourists can breastfeed and change diapers in the nursing room.
Convenience store: There are multiple convenience stores in the scenic area. They are located near the Sanmen Hall Square in the scenic area and support Alipay or WeChat payment. Must-see tips: Pets are strictly prohibited from entering the park!
