Yiyan Temple is located in Lianxing Shixiang, Xintang Town, Zengcheng District, Guangzhou. It is connected to the marine erosion cave, one of the new eight scenic spots in Zengcheng. It was originally a cave formed by ancient sea-land changes, named ‘Ancient Sea Remains’. Connected to the cave entrance of the marine erosion cave is a corner of rock that is higher and larger than the cave entrance. There is a stone platform under the rock, like a temple hall. People built ‘Yiyan Temple’ using this natural temple platform. The temple is connected and interlinked with the cave. Tourists entering and exiting here have a special interest. According to historical records, there have always been Tianhou Palace and Yiyan Zen Temple in Shixiang. Residents in Xintang Town area believe in both Buddhism and folk beliefs such as Tianhou. Yiyan Temple was destroyed due to lack of repair in the 1960s. In the 1980s, it was built by villagers. In 2002, the Qunxing Village Committee transferred the temple to the Guangzhou Buddhist Association for management, and Master Xincheng entered the temple to be the abbot. In November 2002, it was approved by the Zengcheng Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau to become a religious activity site. At the beginning of 2003, Master Xincheng made a vow to rebuild Yiyan Temple. With the support and cooperation of all Buddhist disciples and kind believers from all directions, a number of buildings such as the Mahavira Hall, Haihui Tower, and Merit Hall have been completed successively. At present, Yiyan Temple has both Buddhist halls such as the Mahavira Hall and folk temples such as Tianhou Palace, the Sixty Jiazi Hall, Guandi Temple, and Marshal’s Mansion, meeting the religious activity requirements of the vast number of residents. The ancient sea remains of Shixiang are also retained in the temple, and a release pond has been excavated. Opening hours: Open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30.
