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Guangxiao Temple (Guangxiao
Si), the oldest and largest temple in Guangzhou, was
built more than 1,700 years ago, with an area of
31,000 square meters. Also known as the Bright
Filial Piety Temple, this famous temple in
Guangzhou is important to Buddhists because Hui
Neng of the Zen Buddhist sect was previously a
novice monk here. From south to north stand, the gate
of the temple, Heavenly King Hall, Grand Hall
and Yifa Pagoda, forms a complex of ancient
architectures and golden statues can be seen at
the main temple. The myrobalan and bodhi trees in
the temple are more than 200 years old.
Opening times:
6.00am to 5.00pm
Admission: 4 yuan
Transport:
Visitors can get there by the subway, by bus
Nos. 2, 4, 29 and 31 or by trolley bus Nos. 102
and 107.
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