Brief information on Temple of Six Banyan Trees  

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, situated on Liurong Road, was constructed in the third year of Datong in the Southern Dynasty, and was originally named Baozhuangyan Temple. The temple has a history stretching back some 1,400 years and has seen many ups and downs. Having been raized to the ground by fire in the Northern Song Dynasty, it was rebuilt in the second year of Ruigong in the Song Dynasty and was subsequently named Jinghui Temple.  In 1100, the famous writer and calligrapher, Su Dongpo, visited this temple, and wrote the two words, “Six Banyan” after seeing the six old banyan trees near the temple. From this time, the temple has been known as the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and was adjudged as one of the Top Ten Attractions in Guangzhou in 1997.

In the temple, there is a lofty Buddha Pagoda (originally called Dagoba), and this is the famous ancient high-rise building in Guangzhou. To the west of the pagoda is the Mahavira Palace, in which three giant bronze Buddha statues are located.
 

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Hours: 8:00-17:20
Address: No. 87 Liurong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Transportation: take Bus 5, 7, 29, 85, 86, 88, 102, 104, 107, 124, 180, 203, 217, 243, 244, 253, etc.
Admission: CNY 10