Guangsiao Temple

The temple of Guangsiao, also known as the temple of respect for sons, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the city. It is located near Yueshu Park, in one of the ancient holy places of Buddhism.

The temple was built in the IV century, but was rebuilt several times due to fires. The existing building belongs only to the XIX century. The main hall of the temple, made in traditional Chinese style, is distinguished by impressive architecture and is decorated with a ten-meter statue of Buddha. Inside the hall you can see the statue of Guanyin, the goddess of compassion.

The temple occupies an important place in the history of Chinese Buddhism. In the VII century, Hui Neng - the sixth patriarch of Zen Buddhism, who became famous for his famous "Sutra of the platform" studied here.