Guangji Temple is located at the southern foot of Zheshan Mountain. It was first built during the Qianning period of the Tang Dynasty (894 – 898 AD). Legend has it that Jin Qiaojue, the incarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, gave lectures here first before settling down on Mount Jiuhua. Therefore, Guangji Temple has the reputation of ‘Little Jiuhua’. What is particularly special in the temple is the Ksitigarbha Hall built in imitation of the Flesh Body Treasure Hall on Mount Jiuhua, which is magnificent. The halls of Guangji Temple are built against the mountain. From bottom to top, there are Yaoshi Hall, Mahavira Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, and Guangji Temple Tower. There are a total of 88 steps. The experience of climbing the mountain and worshipping Buddha makes people feel as if they are on Mount Jiuhua. The temple enshrines Maitreya, Weituo, and the two generals Heng and Ha. In the middle of Yaoshi Hall, there is the Medicine Buddha enshrined. In the middle of Mahavira Hall, there are three large Buddhas enshrined, with accompanying statues on both sides. In front of the main hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, there is an ancient ginkgo tree from the Song Dynasty. In the middle of the hall, there is a statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva as high as 12 meters. On the west side of Ksitigarbha Hall, there is a two-story attic called Dicuixuan. It is said to be the place where Huang Tingjian, a calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, lived in seclusion and read. There are many inscriptions embedded in the wall downstairs. The Guangji Temple Tower (Zheta Tower) behind Ksitigarbha Hall is an ancient site of the Song Dynasty. ‘Zheta Sunny Mist’ is a major scenic spot in Wuhu. Opening hours: Open all year round from 06:30 to 17:00.
Guangji Temple
Guangji Temple is located at the southern foot of Zheshan Mountain. It was first built during the Qianning period of […]
