Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple opening hours in 2022

Kaiyuan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province and a unique symbol of the ancient city of Quanzhou. The cultural heritage is profound and worth a visit. So when are the opening hours of Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou every day? See below for details.

Opening hours

08:00-17:30

Tips:

Note: The 26th of the twelfth lunar month, the beginning of the first lunar month 1. The ninth day of the first lunar month and the museum will be closed on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Scenic Spot Introduction

Kaiyuan Temple is an important cultural relic on the southeast coast of China and the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian Province.

The collection contains cultural relics from the prosperous Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China. There are 32 large and small Buddha statues, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, heavenly kings, and generals. Jade, bronze, porcelain and wood from all generations.

The great calligrapher Zhang Ruitu of the Ming Dynasty and the modern eminent monk Hongyi also collected calligraphy and wooden couplets here.

Currently, only three temples in China retain ordination altars: Tanjie Temple (also known as Jietai Temple) in Beijing, Zhaoqing Temple in Zhejiang, and Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou.

In March, on the way to the West Tower, light pink and rose pink cherry blossoms bloom, complementing the West Tower.

Transportation Guide

Address: No. 176 West Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province

Take the ancient city tourist line 6/26/33/41/601/K602 /Line 2, get off at Kaiyuan Temple Ximen Bus Station. You can walk about 150 meters.