Longxing Temple

Situated in Zhengding County, Longxing Temple was originally named Longcang Temple, and constructed in 586, the sixth year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign, Sui Dynasty. At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, Emperor Zhaokuangyi gave orders to cast a brass Buddha sculpture and build Dabei Pavilion at Longcang Temple. It was renamed Longxing Temple in 1709, the 48th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign, Qing Dynasty, and folks called it Dafo (big Buddha) Temple.

Standing 33 meters high, Dabei Pavilion, the main architecture at Longxing Temple, is a 5-eave, 3-floor structure, where the gigantic, lofty Buddha statue is located. This is the famous big Bodhisattva at Zhengding County, which bears one thousand hands and eyes. Standing 22.28 meters high, the Kwan-yin Bodhisattva with 42 arms shows a dignified, serene and benevolent facial expression.

Admission fee: RMB ￥ 25 per person
Open hours: 9:00-16:00
Traffic: It takes about 20 minutes to get to Zhengding County from Shijiazhuang City by medium-sized or mini buses.

Publishes at : 07-11-29 23:11

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