Gude Temple, Wuhan / A Buddhist paradise hidden in the bustling city.

Gude Temple is located at No. 74, Huangpu Road, Hankou, Wuhan, Hubei. The temple was founded by Longxi in the third year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1877) and was initially named Gude Maopeng. It was expanded twice from 1914 to 1919 by Changhong, the presiding monk, and was renamed Gude Temple, which means "having a good heart and a love for the ancient, and universally saving sentient beings with virtue". The name of the temple was personally written by Li Yuanhong. The temple covers an area of nearly 30,000 square meters and has a building area of nearly 8,000 square meters. The temple combines the characteristics of Eurasian religious architecture and integrates the three major Buddhist sects of Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan Buddhism. It is rare among Chinese Buddhist temples and can be described as a "great wonder of Buddhist holy places" and the "first wonder of Chinese Buddhist temples". It has high architectural, cultural, and historical research value. It is known as one of the four major Buddhist temples in Wuhan, along with Guiyuan Temple, Baotong Temple, and Lianxi Temple. 📍Address: No. 29, Gongnongbing Road, Jiang'an District, Wuhan, Hubei, China 🎫Tickets: Free admission, but online reservation is required in advance. 🕒Opening hours: Summer: 08:00-16:30 Winter: 08:30-16:00 Last admission at 16:00 🚇How to get there: Take Metro Line 1 to Toudaojie Station (Exit C) or Metro Line 3 to Luojiazhuang Station (Exit B), and walk a short distance to get there. 📷Photo spots: Chairs in the square, Very Gude Road sign, second floor of the building next door 🤳Best time for photos: It is recommended to go after 15:00 in the afternoon. Wuhan is really too hot. If you go too early, the sun will shine in your eyes and you won't be able to open your eyes. The sky is really beautiful after 16:00, and there will be fewer people, so it's easier to queue for photo spots. 🔔Tips: ✅The temple is not big, and there are three main buildings. It takes about 1 hour to visit. ✅There are many people, and it is basically difficult to find a free place. It is recommended to arrive early or before closing. ✅The photos are very beautiful, but there are many people, so you need to use your brain to find a good photo spot.