Shijiazhuang, Hebei - Longxing Temple

Treasure Temple Longxing Temple The Pilu Hall at the end of Longxing Temple was originally the main hall of Chongyin Temple, one of the eight great temples of Zhengding. It was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and was relocated here after the temple fell into disrepair. In the center of the hall, there is a Ming Dynasty bronze statue of Pilu Buddha, which was made by the Ming Shenzong for his mother, Empress Dowager Li, and is another national treasure of Longxing Temple. The statue is divided into three layers, each with four Pilu Buddhas, wearing a five-Buddha crown, making the Pilu hand gesture, and sitting in a cross-legged position. On the thousand lotus petals of the three-layer lotus seat, there is a small Buddha statue, forming a pattern of a thousand Buddhas around Pilu Buddha. Other attractions The imperial plaque and the twin dragon glazed screen at the entrance of the Heavenly King Hall Longxing Temple does not have a mountain gate, the Heavenly King Hall is both the mountain gate and the first hall. Interestingly, there has always been a saying 'The temple is big and the mountain gate is far, the mountain gate is in Henan', which you can search for if interested The walls of the Mani Hall are adorned with Ming Dynasty murals, also worth a look From the bright outdoors to the inside of the hall, it's hard to see the murals on the walls clearly, and they can be easily overlooked. Your eyes need to adjust to the dim light environment to make them out The base of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin is an original piece from the Song Dynasty The cultural and creative shop on the east side of the Great Compassion Pavilion can stamp, and there are also fridge magnets and other Longxing Temple souvenirs Address: No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province Transportation: Bus routes 134, 135, 143, 164, Sightseeing 1: The garden maintenance inside is very good Adult ticket: 50 yuan Child/Senior ticket: 25 yuan Volunteers are available, with enthusiastic service Visiting time: 2-3 hours