https://sg.trip.com/moments/detail/shenzhen-26-120983899/
LINCOLN REEVES

Experience the aesthetics of Chinese architecture at the incredibly spiritual Dongshan Temple in Shenzhen!

Built during the Ming Dynasty, this famous Lingnan temple has stood for over six hundred years. Being far from the city, it retains much of its ancient aura. It is the earliest temple in Shenzhen, and rightfully the foremost ancient temple. I recently paid a visit and it truly is very spiritual, Recommendation Index: Activity Suggestions: Worship Buddha, make wishes, pray for blessings, sightseeing, photography About Dongshan Temple: The temple is not too big, but the overall style is quite impressive. Although it is not as well-known as Hongfa Temple, Dongshan Temple is built against the mountain and faces the sea, offering superb scenery. The overall architectural style is exquisite and majestic. Using mortise and tenon joint craftsmanship, the pure wooden double-layer heavy eaves hall The roof features various exquisite reliefs and auspicious animals, combined with colorful paintings and gilded Buddha statues, which are very characteristic of traditional Lingnan architecture, vividly interpreting the aesthetics of Chinese architecture! Believe me, you can really feel the unparalleled charm of traditional architecture Iconic Buildings: Great Mountain Gate Hall of Heavenly Kings Mahavira Hall Bell Tower and Drum Tower Address: Dongshan Road, Dapeng, Longgang District, Shenzhen Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30, free admission Transportation Tips: Take H92/E11 to Dapeng Center Station in the city, then transfer to M471/B753 to Dongshan Temple Useful TIPS: ①Enter from the left and exit from the right when worshipping in the temple ②Free incense is available at the entrance, three sticks per person ③Do not wear overly short skirts or shorts, do not step on the threshold, do not take pictures of the Buddha statues
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Apr 10, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Dapeng Dongshan Temple

4.5/5101 reviews | Temples
Shenzhen
View
Show More
Related Moments
Dapeng Dongshan Temple
Dapeng Dongshan Temple
Dongshan Temple
LilySerenewind81
Tianshang Renjian
Tianshang Renjian
chinatrip
Kawaii Japan