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[2024 Zhengding Attraction] Travel Guide for Longxing Temple (Updated Nov)

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Address:

No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City

Opening times:

Opens at 08:30-17:30Open

Recommended sightseeing time:

2-3 hours

Phone:

0311-88789987,0311-88786560,0311-83501083

Longxing Temple, a thousand-year-old temple.

Hebei is not just Baoding, Chengde, and Qinhuangdao. If you've been to Saihanba in the north and Baiyangdian in the south, then you must visit Zhengding. Here is a thousand-year-old temple, Longxing Temple, where the famous bronze Buddha is located. This Buddha is 26 meters high and weighs 40 tons, making it the largest ancient indoor bronze standing Buddha in the world. In Longxing Temple, there is also the tallest wooden structure building in China, the Mani Hall, the earliest revolving sutra library in China, the oldest Guanyin statue in China, and the earliest existing Vajra Bodhisattva statue in China🤩. If you want to learn about the evolution of ancient Chinese architecture, you can come to Zhengding. If you want to see the craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen, come to Longxing Temple! This thousand-year-old temple hides too many secrets waiting for you to discover😝

ScarlettKing

Zhengding Longxing Temple.

🌈Attraction Features: Zhengding Longxing Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in China. It was built in the Sui Dynasty and is of large scale. The architecture in the temple is magnificent. The main building, the Dabei Pavilion, houses the 21.3-meter-high bronze statue of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara, which is exquisitely shaped and breathtaking. There are also ancient buildings such as the Zhuanlunzang Hall, with brackets and cornices, and unique structures. The Mani Hall in the temple has a special architectural shape, with buildings on all sides, which is extremely rare in ancient Chinese architecture. The temple also preserves many cultural relics such as tablets and murals, which are of extremely high cultural value. With its long history, exquisite architecture and precious cultural relics, Longxing Temple displays profound Buddhist cultural connotations and attracts countless tourists and scholars. 🎟️Ticket related: adults 50 students 25 🕐️Scenic area opening hours: 8:30--16:50 💗Other tips:

AapoLammi

Explore the Beauty of Ancient Architecture | Zhengding Ancient City, Shijiazhuang.

Low-key treasure ancient city "Zhengding", China's open-air ancient architecture museum, visited many times by Mr. Liang Sicheng, with many ancient buildings included in his book "A History of Chinese Architecture". Longxing Temple, which has six national records, was built in the sixth year of the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty. It is a rare and well-preserved large-scale Buddhist temple complex from the Song Dynasty. The inverted Guanyin on the colorful hanging sculpture of the Mani Hall is elegant, dignified, and serene, and was called the "Oriental Goddess of Beauty" by Mr. Lu Xun. Although the face has been restored and is no longer the original, it is still stunning to see in person. The four temple pagodas are also of different shapes and are magnificent. With Mr. Liang Sicheng's "A History of Chinese Architecture", I explored Chinese ancient architecture in depth for the first time and was amazed and impressed by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture. I hope that the existing ancient buildings will be properly protected so that more people can see the splendid Chinese civilization.

Miles Miller 321

Zhengding Longxing Temple.

Longxing Temple was a royal temple in the Northern Song Dynasty, with the most popular incense. Today's Longxing Temple basically retains the appearance of the Song Dynasty. Three of the "Six Wonders" of Longxing Temple were built in the Song Dynasty, including the Mani Hall, the Bronze Guanyin Statue and the Wooden Wheel Collection. Among them, the Thousand-Armed Guanyin Bronze Statue built by Zhao Kuangyin is 21 meters high and is the largest ancient bronze statue in the world. The "Thousand Hands" part of the bronze statue is incomplete, and much of it was added later. The stone Xumizuo at the foot of the bronze statue is as tall as a person and is exquisitely carved. It is an original object from the Northern Song Dynasty and can be called the seventh wonder after the "six wonders". The bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha and the hanging statue of Avalokitesvara, which Lu Xun called the "Oriental Beauty God", come from the Ming Dynasty. The clay statue of Guanyin is so well preserved that it is amazing. The earliest masterpiece, the "Longzang Temple Stele", was carved in the Sui Dynasty. The writing style still has the charm of official script, but it has pioneered Tang regular script and is known as the "ancestor of regular script". "Visiting Zhengding Longxing Temple" The ancient temple has been around for thousands of years, and visitors are amazed. In the Sui Dynasty, the stele was also written in regular script, and in the Song Dynasty, it was skillfully chiseled. It is difficult to save all the bronze Buddhas, but there is no shortage of Guanyin. When Xiao Ran heard the evening prayer, I also turned into a butterfly. (October 24, 2024, Zhengding)

EmilyMartinez

Warm smiles from the Buddha | Great religious art at Longxing Temple in Zhengding, Hebei.

Longxing Temple has six national firsts: Liang Sicheng visited Longxing Temple four times, and was amazed, impressed, and unforgettable. 1. The only surviving Mani Hall from the Northern Song Dynasty 2. The "First Stele of the Sui Dynasty" Longcang Temple Stele 3. The earliest revolving bookcase from the Northern Song Dynasty 4. The copper Vairocana Buddha bestowed by the Wanli Emperor 5. The Oriental Beauty - the colorful hanging sculpture of the "Reclining Guanyin" 6. The tallest copper Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin 🚗 Recommended self-drive: 3 hours from Beijing Zhengding Ancient City is north of Shijiazhuang, and parking is free in the ancient city. ⏰ Tour time: Half a day 🎫 Tickets: CNY 50, half price for students, free for children under 1.2 meters and seniors over 60

AMG. Mia 3565

Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, is one of the earliest, largest, and best-preserved Buddhist temples in China. It is an ancient building and historical monument. Located at 109 Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, Longxing Temple was built in the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (AD 586) and covers an area of 82,500 square meters. More than ten halls and pavilions are distributed along the central axis and its sides, creating a magnificent and well-arranged layout. It is a typical example for studying Song Dynasty Buddhist temples. The temple houses a large number of artistic treasures, including sculptures, murals, and steles from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Six of these cultural relics are considered the best in China, and the temple was praised by Liang Sicheng as the "foremost famous temple outside Beijing." The Dragon Pavilion Garden, with its pavilions and water features, is integrated with the temple buildings, adding to the charm of Longxing Temple.

NomadSoul

Explore Ancient Architecture with Wukong: Longxing Temple in Zhengding

❤Recommended Reason: The myth of Wukong made Shanxi famous, but it wasn't until I visited Longxing Temple in the ancient city of Zhengding, Hebei, that I was surprised by its low profile. Despite being a popular spot for Ming and Qing emperors, it is not well-known. The concentration of ancient architecture here is rare in China. Longxing Temple is a famous temple outside Beijing praised by Liang Sicheng. The Reclining Guanyin was praised by Lu Xun as the "Oriental Goddess of Beauty." It is one of China's top ten famous temples and has six national records. 1. Mani Hall The layout of Mani Hall is unique, with a square hall body and a hipped roof on each side, forming a cross shape. Liang Sicheng said, "This layout, apart from the Forbidden City and the corner towers of the Purple Forbidden City, I have only seen in Song paintings." The majestic Mani Hall is a masterpiece of art and is included in the "World Architectural History." Mani Hall also houses a national treasure: Ming Dynasty murals. Although many parts are unclear due to time, the overall exquisite depiction of characters is impressive. 2. Reclining Guanyin Behind the Buddha statue, the Guanyin Bodhisattva statue is 3.4 meters high, wearing a crown and a red long skirt, with a slightly tilted head and a gentle smile. She sits facing south, back-to-back with the Buddha statue, hence the name "Reclining Guanyin." 3. Revolving Sutra Cabinet Inside is not a deity statue but a wooden structure—a revolving sutra cabinet. It is a wooden cabinet that can rotate, with a diameter of 7 meters, consisting of a base, body, and top. In the middle is a wooden shaft over 10 meters long, praised by Liang Sicheng as a "masterpiece of wooden architecture." 4. Longzang Temple Stele Known as the "ancestor of regular script" and "the first stele of the Sui Dynasty," it inherits the charm of the Northern and Southern Dynasties and opens the way for early Tang calligraphy. It plays a transitional role in the evolution from clerical to regular script. 5. Great Compassion Pavilion It houses a thousand-hand Guanyin, 21.3 meters high, the largest ancient bronze statue in China and the tallest ancient bronze statue in the world, known as the "Great Buddha Temple." This Buddha has 42 hands, with one pair clasped in front of the chest and 40 hands radiating behind, each holding a ritual object (all 40 hands were reinstalled with wooden arms during the Republic of China). It is said that each hand and eye has 25 powers, and multiplying 40 hands by 25 results in a thousand hands and eyes, hence the name "Thousand-Hand Thousand-Eye Guanyin." 6. Pilu Hall Originally the main hall of Chongyin Temple, one of the eight major temples in Zhengding, built during the Ming Wanli period (1573-1620). In 1959, due to the temple's dilapidation, it was relocated to Longxing Temple for protection. Inside is a Ming Dynasty bronze Pilu Buddha statue, 6.42 meters high, with three layers and four bodies connected, totaling 1,072 Buddha statues. This Buddha was made by the Ming Wanli Emperor for his mother, Empress Dowager Cisheng. It is a rare Ming Dynasty art treasure with high historical, artistic, and scientific value, a unique example in China! Longxing Temple is large and fascinating, with diverse ancient architectural styles. Take your time to explore and savor the slow pace of history! 👍Most Recommended: Every tree, brick, and corner of the temple is full of stories, so it's best to hire a professional guide.

ForkAndKnife

Zhengding Ancient City.

❗️I really regret not going to Zhengding Ancient City earlier❗️ 📝｜This is really an underestimated treasure ancient city. Here you can see ancient temples, pagodas, and buildings full of ancient charm everywhere. History and photography enthusiasts must not miss this ancient city! ✨One-day tour route recommendation: 📍Rongguo Mansion→📍Longxing Temple→📍Tianning Temple→📍Linji Temple→📍Guanghui Temple→📍Zhengding South City Wall. 🔸Rongguo Mansion: If you like to watch the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", you must go and see it. It was the location for shooting Dream of Red Mansions! 🔸Longxing Temple: If you only visit one place in Zhengding Ancient City, it must be Longxing Temple. One of the top ten temples in China, it is the most popular attraction in Zhengding Ancient City. A temple has gathered six national bests! 📷｜The photography location unlocked by the ancient city WALK, and my Moments were blown up by questions! ①South City Wall: You can overlook the ancient city scenery on the city wall, and you can take pictures of the city wall and the pagoda in the same frame with a camera or telephoto lens (Figure 1) ②Longxing Temple: The eaves brackets outside the Heavenly King Hall (Figure 4), the Tang Dynasty-style building Cishi Pavilion (Figure 5) ③Rongguo Mansion: Rongxi Hall where Jia Zheng and Wang's wife lived (Figure 6), the corridor murals of Dicui Pavilion (Figure 7) ⑥The pagoda at the gate of Tianning Temple from the perspective of the arch bridge (Figure 2) ⑦Octagonal arch in the alley of Zhongshan East Road (Figure 7) ⑧Indian-style pagoda at the parking time of Guanghui Temple (Figure 8) ⑨The ancient pagoda time in front of the gate of Linji Temple (Figure 9)

Lucas Bell 234~

National Day Encounter with Longxing Temple in Zhengding | Regretted crying.

💃So close, so beautiful, weekend to Hebei! 📍First time to Zhengding Ancient City! Punch in the most famous Longxing Temple, really shocked by the Buddha statues in the temple! Here's the "Oriental Goddess, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Thousand-Year Murals, absolutely worth it! Regret seeing you late! Regret not coming earlier! ❤️Gameplay Love Tips Tips: 1⃣️Beijing🚗About 3 hours to Shijiazhuang, we live in Shijiazhuang, take a taxi to Zhengding Ancient City, the ancient city is too crowded, parking is not convenient. It is a good choice to take a taxi round trip, about 25 minutes one way. 2⃣️Nearby is the Rongguo Mansion, the filming location of the 1986 version of Dream of Red Mansions, and the Zhao Yun Temple. If you have energy, you can visit them together! You can watch the lights and parade at night. 3⃣️The variety of cultural and creative shops here is also very rich, Figure 13 refrigerator sticker 15 yuan to hand! You can also stamp your hand soft, it is a gospel for friends who like cultural and creative and stamping! 4⃣️It is also beautiful to dress up in Hanfu and take photos here! 🎈Longxing Temple and Zhengding Ancient City are good places for weekend trips around Beijing!

RUBY HARVEY

Explore the ancient city of Zhengding in Shijiazhuang, near Beijing!!!

📝｜Zhengding Ancient City is a seriously underrated treasure trove. Here, you can find ancient temples, pagodas, and buildings everywhere. History buffs and photographers should not miss this ancient city! ✨Recommended one-day tour route: 📍Rongguo Mansion → 📍Longxing Temple → 📍Tianning Temple → 📍Linji Temple → 📍Guanghui Temple → 📍Zhengding South City Wall. 🔸Rongguo Mansion: If you are a fan of the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber", you must visit here. This is where "Dream of the Red Chamber" was filmed! 🔸Longxing Temple: If you can only visit one place in Zhengding Ancient City, it must be Longxing Temple. As one of the top ten temples in China, it is the most popular attraction in Zhengding Ancient City. A temple actually has six national firsts! 📷｜Stroll around the ancient city and unlock the photography spots. After posting on Moments, everyone keeps asking! ①South City Wall: Standing on the city wall, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the ancient city. Use a camera or telephoto lens to capture the beautiful picture of the city wall and the pagoda in the same frame. ②Longxing Temple: The eaves and brackets outside the Heavenly King Hall are unique, and the Tang Dynasty-style Cishi Pavilion is even more beautiful. ③Rongguo Mansion: The corridor murals of Rongxi Hall and Dicui Pavilion, where Jia Zheng and Wang Furen live, are also worth shooting. ⑥The pagoda under the arch bridge at the gate of Tianning Temple ⑦The octagonal arch in the alley of Zhongshan East Road ⑧The Indian-style pagoda in the parking lot of Guanghui Temple ⑨The ancient pagoda in front of the gate of Linji Temple

Bell Samuel 34

Longxing Temple, Zhengding.

Longxing Temple was first built during the Sui Dynasty and has been renovated and expanded many times. It is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved temples in China. The temple has more than ten large and small halls, distributed on both sides of the north-south axis, with a clear hierarchy and obvious architectural style of the Song Dynasty. The Mani Hall was praised by Liang Sicheng as a solitary Song Dynasty building in the world's ancient architecture, with extremely high artistic value. The inverted Guanyin in the Mani Hall was called the Oriental Beauty by Mr. Lu Xun, with a graceful posture and dignified expression. In addition, the temple's prayer wheel is the earliest preserved prayer wheel in China, with extremely exquisite craftsmanship. The Thousand-Hand Guanyin is the tallest ancient bronze Buddha statue in the world, with a solemn shape and exquisite craftsmanship, which is breathtaking. The bronze cast Vairocana Buddha is also the most exquisite bronze cast Vairocana Buddha in ancient China, with extremely high artistic value. Longxing Temple is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and has an important position in the Buddhist and architectural circles.

Elysianwhispering8

Shijiazhuang, Hebei｜Happy weekend "Travel to Hebei" in the International Village.

🌈So close✨So beautiful, go to Shijiazhuang on weekends As the capital of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang has 👇 📖 The earliest existing stone arch bridge in the world’s cultural heritage [Zhaozhou Bridge] 📖 National historical and cultural city [Zhengding Ancient City] 📖 Known as the "Chinese Ancient Architecture Museum" 🌟Travel route Day1: 🔹Hebei Museum Enter the South Building→Exit the North Building 🏺The treasure of the town hall Story of Yanzhao on the third floor: Bronze auxiliary head with open-carved dragon and phoenix patterns during the Warring States Period The masterpieces of the Han Dynasty on the second floor: Changxin palace lanterns of the Western Han Dynasty, Liu Sheng's gold-studded jade garments of the Western Han Dynasty, and Fushan furnace of the Western Han Dynasty. Ancient Zhongshan Kingdom on the second floor: Warring States Period screen pedestal with mixed gold and silver and a tiger biting a deer, Warring States period bronze pedestal with mixed gold and silver, four dragons and four phoenixes, and a large bronze tripod with iron feet for the King of Zhongshan during the Warring States Period Famous porcelain from famous kilns on the first floor: Yuan Dynasty blue and white underglaze red jar with consecrated decal lid Murals from the Northern Dynasties on the first floor: Murals on the east wall of Gaoyang's tomb passage Quyang Stone Sculpture on the First Floor: White Stone Painted Sanle Relief 🔹Zhengding Ancient City (80 yuan coupon) Zhao Yun’s hometown → Rongguo Mansion → Longxing Temple → Tianning Temple → Kaiyuan Temple → Yanghe Tower Ruins → Linji Temple → Guanghui Temple → Changlemen → Zhengding City Wall 🔹Small commodity night market food stalls The Internet celebrity night market is very popular on the Internet, and it is very suitable for taking pictures, but the prices are much more expensive than in Henan, and the portions are not small, which is very unfriendly to one person. Day2: 🔹Zhengtai Plaza 🔹Shijiazhuang Liberation Monument 🔹Old site of Beijing-Hankow Railway ticket office 🔹Shijiazhuang Liberation Memorial Hall 🔹Tahrir Square 📌Shijiazhuang Attractions Classification 🏙Popular attractions: Zhaozhou Bridge, Zhengding Ancient City, Longquan Ancient Town, Zhengding Longxing Temple 📷Take photos and check in: Hebei Academy, Rongguo Mansion, Longquan Lake Wetland, Ouyun Park 👬Couple/parent-child: Hebei Museum, Berlin Temple, Liberation Square, Xibaipo Memorial Hall 🍵Gourmet snacks: Urn stove pancakes, Zhengding Majia Braised Chicken, Fukasawa Hexi Meat Cake, Golden Phoenix Braised Chicken, Zhengding Eight Big Bowls, Shijiazhuang Bacon, Palace Noodles, Wuji Rooster, Golden Lion Fish... 🏠Accommodation suggestions 🔹Living in the urban area: It is recommended to live near Hebei Museum (the tour route is smooth) or near Vientiane City (Xinbai Plaza) (located in the business district, convenient transportation, and convenient for shopping and eating) 🔹Staying in Zhengding: It is recommended to live in the ancient city🏯. Living in the ancient city is not far from any scenic spot. ⭐Transportation in Shijiazhuang: ✈Shijiazhuang Airport: You can take the airport bus or high-speed rail to the city 🚉Train station Shijiazhuang Station: There is a subway in the city and a direct bus to Zhengding Shijiazhuang North Railway Station: In the city, relatively close to the water park, there is a direct bus to Zhengding Shijiazhuang East Station: A little far from the city but there is a subway 🚗Self-driving: In fact, it is highly recommended that you drive when coming to Shijiazhuang, because there are many scenic spots in the surrounding area, and self-driving is more convenient.

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Explore the thousand-year-old ancient temple of Longxing Temple in Shijiazhuang: Unlock the historical and cultural journey with one click.

🌟【Shijiazhuang Longxing Temple】——a historical treasure and a palace of culture, let us walk into this Buddhist holy place that has witnessed thousands of years of vicissitudes and explore its profound historical and cultural heritage🏛️✨. 📍[Geographical location]: Shijiazhuang Longxing Temple is located at No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It is located in the ancient city of Zhengding. It is a Buddhist holy place integrating history, culture, and art. 🚗【Self-driving route】: Starting from downtown Shijiazhuang, go west along Zhongshan East Road, pass through Nanyangzhuang Bridge in Shijiazhuang City, and continue straight for about 10 kilometers to reach Zhengding County. Then follow the road signs to Longxing Temple. Use the navigation system to enter "Shijiazhuang Longxing Temple" to get detailed self-driving routes. 🚆【Public Transportation】: Train: If you take a train, you can arrive at Shijiazhuang Station or Zhengding Station. After leaving the station, you can take a bus or taxi to Longxing Temple. the bus: Take buses No. 130, 131, 132, and 164 from downtown Shijiazhuang to Zhengding County, and then transfer to buses or taxis in Zhengding County to go to Longxing Temple. Take the tourist bus from Shijiazhuang City to Zhengding and go directly to the vicinity of Longxing Temple. 🚖【Taxi/Online Car Hailing】: Take a taxi or online car-hailing service from downtown Shijiazhuang to Longxing Temple. The journey takes about 30 minutes and may vary depending on road conditions. 🚶‍♂️【Walking/Cycling】: If you are in Zhengding County, you can choose to walk or bike to Longxing Temple, and you can experience the style of the ancient city along the way. 🏺【History Digging】: 🌟The history of Longxing Temple can be traced back to 586 AD. Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian ordered the temple to be built in order to house the relics. It was originally named "Longzang Temple". After subsequent renovations and expansions by emperors of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it achieved today's scale and layout. 📜The earliest extant stele in the temple is the Kaiyuan Temple Stele from the Tang Dynasty. It records the historical changes of the temple and the social conditions at that time. It is an important material for studying the history of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty. 🏮【Architectural Appreciation】: 🌅The glazed tile roof of Mani Hall adopts the ancient "trimming" process, which is colorful and shines in the sun. This process is extremely rare in ancient buildings and reflects the superb firing technology and artistic level. 🎨On the reed well where Guanyin is seated upside down, there are exquisite flying patterns and Buddhist stories. Each painting is meticulous and is a valuable resource for studying ancient painting art. 📚【Cultural Exploration】: 📚The Zhuanlunzang in the Zhuanlunzang Pavilion is not only a device for storing scriptures, it can also rotate, symbolizing the boundlessness of Buddhism. One rotation is equivalent to reciting the scriptures once, which embodies the Buddhist practice concept. 🏮The establishment of the ordination altar is based on Buddhist precepts to provide a place for monks to receive and maintain precepts. The carvings on the altar tell the story of Buddhist precepts and are of great value to the study of Buddhist precept culture. 🥘【The fusion of food and culture】: 🥙The history of donkey meat roasting can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. It is not only a traditional delicacy in Shijiazhuang, but also a part of the local food culture in Hebei. The accompanying tofu dumplings are soft, tender and smooth. It is a common breakfast combination in the north and reflects the eating habits of the northerners. 🌌【Practical Tips】: 📖Before visiting, you can read some books or information about Longxing Temple, such as "Longxing Temple Chronicles", etc., so that you can better understand the stories behind each building and cultural relic during the tour. 📸Bring your camera, not only to take pictures of the architecture and sculptures, but also don’t forget to record the exquisite reed murals, which are the essence of ancient art.

MAKAYLA CHAMBERS

Painstakingly organized! Complete guide to Longxing Temple, please recommend me to those who need it with big data!

Longxing Temple, located in Zhengding, an ancient city with over 1600 years of history, is renowned as one of China's top ten temples for its profound historical heritage and unique architectural art. 📍 Location: No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, only a 3-hour drive from Beijing, 1 hour by high-speed train to Shijiazhuang, and then a half-hour drive to reach. 🎫 Ticket Information: Ticket price is 50 yuan, and the suggested tour time is 2-3 hours. 🏞 Six National Records: Northern Song Dynasty Mani Hall: The only cross-shaped building in the country. Hanging Colored Guanyin Statue: Praised by Lu Xun as the 'Oriental Goddess of Beauty.' Song Dynasty Revolving Sutra Cabinet: The oldest and largest existing revolving sutra cabinet. Longzang Temple Stele: The earliest existing regular script stele. Bronze Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statue: The tallest and oldest ancient Buddha statue. Bronze Vairocana Buddha: A magnificent Ming Dynasty bronze casting with 1,072 Buddha statues. 👀 Other Highlights: The imperial plaque and double-dragon glazed screen wall in the Hall of Heavenly Kings. Ming Dynasty murals on the four walls of the Mani Hall. The Song Dynasty Sumeru pedestal under the Thousand-Hand Guanyin. 🛍 Tour Suggestions: Every corner of Longxing Temple is filled with stories. It is recommended to rent an audio guide or use a smart guide service to deeply understand the history and culture of each relic. 🍽 Food Experience: There are rich food choices in and around the ancient city of Zhengding, where you can taste local specialties. 🛏 Accommodation Recommendations: There are many hotels and guesthouses in Zhengding County to meet different accommodation needs. 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving or choosing public transportation, taking a high-speed train to Shijiazhuang, and then transferring by taxi or bus. 📌 Travel Tips: Pay attention to sun protection and hydration, wear comfortable shoes for long tours. Keep your ticket safe, as it will be checked during the tour. Respect the temple culture, keep quiet, and do not disturb the practitioners.

CelestialShadow2654

Zhengding: Longxing Temple

I came to Shijiazhuang for the second time, intending to appreciate the style of the ancient city of Zhengding, especially the unique style of Longxing Temple. Longxing Temple is very famous, a nationally renowned temple. It was expanded by the order of Zhao Kuangyin in the Song Dynasty and was originally named Longzang Temple. Just the ancient bridge in front of the temple and the glazed red walls tell its extraordinary history. I first came to the Mani Hall built in the Northern Song Dynasty. Breaking through the traditional rigid shapes of Buddha statues, the reverse-seated Guanyin statue was praised by Mr. Lu Xun as the "Goddess of Oriental Beauty." Its eyes are recessed, so it looks kind and gentle from different angles. It is the most famous Buddha statue in Longxing Temple. Walking further, I passed the Paifang Gate, which Mr. Liang Sicheng praised as a "treasure." The temple has a precept platform, which is a place for ordination ceremonies. There are only a few in the country. If a temple does not have a significant influence, it is not qualified to have a precept platform. The double-sided bronze Buddha built in the Ming Dynasty is rare in the country. Facing south is Amitabha, and facing north is the Medicine Buddha. The Zhuanlun Pavilion from the Yuan Dynasty can be understood as an ancient semi-automated library. The wooden Maitreya Buddha is carved from a single piece of wood. The Great Compassion Pavilion is grand and majestic, three stories high, with three connected pavilions. The suspended corridors between the pavilions are very distinctive. Inside, there is a tall and solemn bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin, watching over the world with infinite merit. The Longzang Temple Stele is the earliest existing regular script stele in China, with a long history, known as the "ancestor of regular script," and is praised as the first of the Sui Dynasty. Pilu Temple was cast by Emperor Wanli of the Ming Dynasty for his biological mother. The four-faced Buddha has a unique shape, with a total of 1,072 Buddhas on the statue, subtly corresponding to his mother's age of 72, showing exquisite design. There is also an exhibition of Liang Sicheng's cultural relics protection history here, with Liang Sicheng's work marks in Zhengding and sketches from his youth abroad. I remember that the Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang houses Liang Sicheng's manuscripts, and I admire him immensely. A great person is indeed great. Traveling in Zhengding, I mention Longxing Temple separately because of its long history and the intriguing "treasures" inside. It breaks through the simplicity and solemnity of previous temples. Its exquisiteness showcases the cultural heritage of different eras, with Buddhist culture from the Sui and Tang Dynasties to the present, with inheritance, development, and innovation.

Cooper Ethan@29

Exploring Ancient Mysteries, Stepping into the Corners of Time —— A Deep Dive into Longxing Temple in Zhengding

🌈 Exploring Ancient Mysteries, Stepping into the Corners of Time —— A Deep Dive into Longxing Temple in Zhengding 🏯 I am a traveler who loves to shuttle between history and reality. Every year, I find myself lost in the ancient city of Zhengding in Shijiazhuang, returning again and again, as if I were a resident there. Today, I want to take you to the most sacred land in my heart —— Longxing Temple in Zhengding, to feel the solemnity and tranquility that transcends time and space. 🌟 Longxing Temple is not only my top Chinese temple but also a journey through a thousand years. 📍 The tour route starts here: Tianwang Hall —— Glazed Screen Wall, Stone Lion Bridge, each place is a witness to history. Moni Hall —— Relics of the Northern Song Dynasty, a unique example of ancient Chinese architecture, evoking endless imagination. Ming Dynasty Seated Guanyin —— Her gentle gaze seems to transcend time, telling stories of a thousand years. Precepts Altar —— Highlighting the lofty status of Longxing Temple, one of the three major precepts altars in the north. Zhuanlun Zang Pavilion —— A Song Dynasty building, the scripture cabinets exude ancient simplicity. Cishi Pavilion —— Witness the Buddha statue carved from a single piece of wood, the craftsmanship is astonishing. Stele Pavilion —— Yellow glazed tiles, witnessing the imperial inscriptions of Kangxi and Qianlong. Dabeige —— Northern Song Dynasty bronze Buddha, Thousand-Handed Thousand-Eyed Guanyin, a soul-stirring sight. Mituo Hall —— Under the ancient locust tree, feel the passage of time. Pilu Hall —— Thousands of Buddha statues, each bearing the weight of history. Longteng Garden —— The garden hides countless cultural relics, each a carrier of stories. Liang Sicheng Cultural Relics Protection Exhibition —— Learn about Liang Sicheng and feel his dedication and love for cultural relics protection. 📌 Tips: - Don't forget to bring home a souvenir stamp from the cultural and creative store on the east side of Dabeige. - In spring, under the crabapple flowers in Longteng Garden, a cup of tea, a shower of flower rain, beautiful and pleasant. - Try the traditional Wang's Shaomai, a local delicacy of Zhengding. - If you are lucky enough to encounter snow, the snow scene of Longxing Temple will be unforgettable for a lifetime. - The Zhengding Museum on the east side of the main gate is also a must-visit. - Ticket price is 50 yuan, opening hours are 8:30-17:00, don't be late! A traveler who measures the world with footsteps. Follow me to explore more unknown beautiful scenery.

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Guide to Longxing Temple Scenic Area: History and Attractions

📜【History】: Longxing Temple was first built in the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (586 AD), initially named Longzang Temple. During the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed Longxing Temple. In the 49th year of the Kangxi era (1710 AD), it was granted the name 'Longxing Temple' and has been used ever since. It is one of the earliest, largest, and best-preserved Buddhist temples in China, historically receiving significant royal attention. For instance, Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, personally ordered the construction of the Bodhisattva statue. Emperors of the Qing Dynasty also left their footprints and handwritten inscriptions and plaques. 📍【Address】: No. 109, Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province 🚗【Transportation】: - Self-driving: From Beijing, take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway to the Zhengding exit; from Tianjin, take the Baojin Expressway and transfer to the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway to the Zhengding exit; there are also expressways directly from Henan and Shandong directions. - Bus: Take a bus from Shijiazhuang city to Zhengding County, then transfer to a local bus to reach the temple. Additionally, there is a free shuttle bus from Guanghui Temple to Longxing Temple. 👍【Must-visit Attractions】: 1️⃣ Mani Hall: Built in the fourth year of the Huangyou era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1052 AD), the main structure is a square hall with seven bays in depth and seven bays in width. Each of the four sides has a cross-shaped porch with a gable roof. The eaves are grand and sparsely distributed, with obvious curved ridges, side angles, and rises. It was praised by Mr. Liang Sicheng as a unique example of ancient architecture in the world, with high historical, scientific, and artistic value. Inside the hall, there is a colorful seated statue of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara on the north wall, with a unique sitting posture and vivid colors, praised by Mr. Lu Xun as 'humanizing the deity' and known as the 'Oriental Beauty Goddess.' 2️⃣ Zhuanlun Zang Pavilion: Built in the Northern Song Dynasty, the beam structure is unique. Due to the placement of the revolving scripture cabinet on the lower floor, the column network layout breaks conventions, adopting the method of moving columns. The eaves columns use the method of inserting columns. Inside the pavilion is a revolving scripture cabinet from the Song Dynasty (commonly known as the scripture cabinet), a large rotating bookshelf made of small octagonal wood, with a diameter of 7 meters. The cabinet above is double-eaved, with eight brackets, the most early example of brackets in China. The upper eaves are round with flying eaves, a typical Song Dynasty construction method, and the oldest and largest scripture cabinet in China. 3️⃣ Great Compassion Pavilion: The main building of Longxing Temple, the existing structure was rebuilt in 1999. Inside the pavilion stands the Great Bodhisattva of Zhengding, known as one of the 'Four Treasures of North China,' a thousand-hand, thousand-eye Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, 22.28 meters high, first cast in the fourth year of the Kaibao era of the Northern Song Dynasty (971 AD), with 3000 craftsmen participating in the casting. It was cast in seven sections from bottom to top, the largest bronze artwork in ancient China. The existing body of the Avalokitesvara and the two arms folded in front of the chest are Song Dynasty bronze casts, while the remaining 40 arms on both sides are wooden arms reinstalled during the Republic of China period. 4️⃣ Longzang Temple Stele: Standing inside Longxing Temple, it is the earliest existing regular script stele in China. This stele was carved on the fifth day of the twelfth month of the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (586 AD). The stele head is 82 cm high, with the regular script 'Hengzhou Governor, Duke of E, for the country, built Longzang Temple Stele' carved in relief. The stele is 164 cm high and 90.5 cm wide, with 30 lines of regular script on the front, each line with 50 characters, totaling 1447 characters. The calligraphy is square and neat, with a rigorous structure, simple yet elegant, solemn yet not rigid, slightly revealing the charm of Wei-style clerical script. It is an important stele for studying the transition from Wei-style clerical script to regular script, first recorded by Ouyang Xiu in 'Ji Gu Lu,' and later praised by Kang Youwei as 'the first stele of the Sui Dynasty,' known as the 'first stele of regular script.' 5️⃣ Pilu Hall: Originally the main hall of Chongyin Temple, one of the eight major temples in Zhengding, built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. In 1959, due to the dilapidation of the temple, it was relocated to Longxing Temple. In the center of the hall is a bronze statue of Pilu Buddha from the Ming Dynasty, 6.42 meters high, tapering upwards like a pagoda, with a gold-plated surface. The statue is divided into three layers, each with four Pilu Buddhas, wearing five Buddha crowns, making the Pilu mudra, and sitting in the lotus position. Each of the thousand lotus petals on the three-layer lotus seat is carved with a small Buddha statue, forming a pattern of a thousand Buddhas surrounding Pilu Buddha, totaling 1072 Buddha statues. The statue is proportionate, exquisitely crafted, with finely carved floral borders on the skirts, possessing high historical, artistic, and scientific value. It was praised by the famous ancient architecture expert Mr. Qi Yingtai as 'the most exquisite statue of its kind in China, a treasure of Ming Dynasty art.' 🎟️【Tickets】: Adult ticket: 50 yuan/person Student ticket: 25 yuan/person (valid ID required) 💗【Other tips】: 1️⃣ Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours 2️⃣ It is recommended to hire a guide for a better understanding of the temple's history and culture. 3️⃣ An extra 1 yuan is required for the bus from Shijiazhuang city to Zhengding ancient city. The driver will give a ticket, and those with a bus card need to swipe twice. 4️⃣ The ticket office is on the left facing the entrance of Longxing Temple, not opposite. 5️⃣ You can buy red banners with messages to hang in the temple for 10 yuan each. Longxing Temple is large, with many precious cultural relics and ancient buildings. Walking through the temple halls, you can deeply feel its historical and cultural heritage and unique charm. Remember to follow the scenic area regulations and visit civilly during your tour.

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Must-Visit in Shijiazhuang | Explore the Six National Records of Longxing Temple

👨‍🏫 Longxing Temple of the Northern Song Dynasty was originally built during the Sui Dynasty and was originally named Longzang Temple. It was renamed during the early Song Dynasty reconstruction. Its overall layout still preserves the Song Dynasty style, featuring a narrow rectangular shape with a north-south central axis. 👨‍🏫 The temple houses six artifacts that are considered the best in the nation: 1⃣️ The Mani Hall, a Song Dynasty building praised by ancient architecture expert Liang Sicheng as a unique example of ancient architecture in the world. 2⃣️ The Reclining Guanyin, praised by Lu Xun as the 'Goddess of Beauty in the East.' 3⃣️ The largest early revolving sutra cabinet in China. 4⃣️ The Longzang Temple Stele, revered as the best stele of the Sui Dynasty. 5⃣️ The tallest ancient bronze Buddha in China. 6⃣️ The most exquisite ancient bronze Vairocana Buddha in China. ⚠️ Tips: 1⃣️ Friends who enjoy cultural activities can visit during the Spring Festival Temple Fair, May Day, and National Day for large cultural performances such as the Emperor's Buddhist Ceremony and the Thousand-Hand Guanyin. 2⃣️ It is said that making a wish at Longxing Temple is very effective. ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 (May 1 - October 31, Monday to Sunday) 08:30-17:00 (November 1 - April 30, Monday to Sunday) 🎫 Tickets: Adult ticket for the Great Buddha Temple is 50 yuan; half-price for students, seniors, religious people, and locals (only ID cards are accepted, not other documents like household registration books). 🚗 Transportation: 1⃣️ Bus: Take express bus 177 from Shijiazhuang city center to the Great Buddha Temple station. 2⃣️ Taxi: Take a taxi directly to Longxing Temple from within Shijiazhuang city. 3⃣️ Self-driving: Drive along National Highway 107 northward, and there are scenic area guide signs along the highway. ⌚️ Recommended Time: More than 3 hours

NomadicTranquility

North China's Great Temple, Art Reaches Perfection: Longxing Temple (III) - Zhuanlun Zang and Longzang Temple Stele

Passing through the Mani Hall and walking further inside, after passing the Precepts Altar, you will see the third national treasure of Longxing Temple - the Zhuanlun Zang. The Zhuanlun Zang was built during the Northern Song Dynasty, with a diameter of 7 meters. It is divided into three parts: the base, the body, and the top. A 10.8-meter wooden shaft runs vertically through the middle, and the entire weight of the Zhuanlun Zang is supported by the base needle. The Zhuanlun Zang at Longxing Temple is an original Song Dynasty artifact and is the earliest and largest of its kind in China. What was the purpose of building the Zhuanlun Zang in ancient times? Firstly, it was used to store scriptures. In the body part, there is a square column and a plum blossom column, with a shallow and wide groove between them. The groove contains scripture trays where the scriptures are placed. Secondly, it has a rotating function. In ancient times, many people were illiterate, and the Zhuanlun Zang helped these illiterate people, or those who had no time to read the scriptures. By gently pushing it clockwise, one rotation was equivalent to reading a scripture. It can be said that it combines scripture storage and preaching into one, making it a movable scripture cabinet. The Longzang Temple Stele, officially known as the Stele of Longzang Temple Constructed by the Persuasion of the Duke of E, Governor of Hengzhou, is the earliest existing stele inscribed in regular script in China and is the sixth national treasure of Longxing Temple. Erected in the sixth year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty (586 AD), the stele is 3.15 meters high, 0.90 meters wide, and 0.29 meters thick. The inscription records how Wang Xiaoxian, the Duke of E and Governor of Hengzhou, persuaded and rewarded the local people to jointly construct the Longzang Temple. The stele's title consists of three lines, each with five characters; the front (yang) side has thirty lines, each with fifty characters; and the back (yin) side has five columns, each with thirty lines. The original author and calligrapher of the stele did not sign their names. The text ends abruptly at "Zhang Gongli, the acting adjutant of the Nine Gates," and since then, it has been traditionally attributed to Zhang Gongli. The entire stele is written in regular script, with a simple and square structure. Although it is in regular script, it still retains some clerical script elements, making it a rare treasure. The main value of this stele lies not only in its historical age but also in its value in the transmission of calligraphy. It played a transitional role in the history of Chinese calligraphy, bridging the gap between the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the early Tang Dynasty, serving as an exemplary model of the transition from clerical script to regular script in Chinese characters. Kang Youwei praised it as "the stele that integrates the Six Dynasties, not only the first stele of the Sui Dynasty," and later generations called it "the ancestor of regular script." In addition, the tall glazed screen wall in front of the entrance of Longxing Temple and the Precepts Altar inside the temple are also of great historical and cultural value. The glazed screen wall was built in the forty-fifth year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1780 AD). The center of the wall is a vivid and spectacular relief pattern of two dragons playing with a pearl, made up of thirty-six high-relief glazed bricks. The screen wall, built outside the main gate, creates a solemn and majestic atmosphere. Longxing Temple

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Longxing Temple, the Six Marvels await your exploration!

Zhengding Longxing Temple, also known as the Great Buddha Temple, has a history that can be traced back to the sixth year of the Sui Dynasty's Kaihuang era. Originally named Longzang Temple, it was later bestowed the name Longxing Temple during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and it is listed as one of China's top ten famous temples. If you have ever visited, then you must remember the following Six Marvels to truly appreciate its charm. The First Marvel is the bronze Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin inside the Dabeige Pavilion, standing at 21.3 meters tall. It was cast during the Northern Song Dynasty by order of Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin and is the tallest and oldest Guanyin statue in the world, commonly known as the 'Great Bodhisattva of Zhengding Prefecture'. The Second Marvel is the colorful Shuao Guanyin statue inside the Mani Hall, with a beautiful and serene face and a graceful and dignified posture, praised by Mr. Lu Xun as the 'Eastern Goddess of Beauty'. The Third Marvel is the Mani Hall itself, with its peculiar structure and unique form. The square hall has a Xieshan-style pavilion protruding from the center of each side, forming a 'cross' shape on the plan, which Mr. Liang Sicheng praised as a unique example of ancient world architecture. The Fourth Marvel is the Song Dynasty's revolving sutra repository, the oldest existing revolving sutra repository in China. It is shaped like an octagonal pavilion with sutra drawers inside, which can store Buddhist scriptures and can be rotated when pushed. The Fifth Marvel is the Sui Dynasty's Longzang Temple Stele, the earliest existing stele inscription in regular script, acclaimed as the number one stele of regular script. The Sixth Marvel is the bronze cast Pilu Buddha inside the Pilu Hall, one of the most exquisite works of ancient China, considered a unique example within the country. This Pilu Buddha is made of bronze, standing at 6.72 meters tall, showcasing the highest level of bronze casting craftsmanship of the time. If you plan to visit Zhengding Longxing Temple, then please make sure not to miss these Six Marvels. Also, don't forget to ask for a guide at the interpretation reception next to the ticket office. They can provide you with more detailed explanations, making your journey more enriching and interesting.

Victoria Johnson

Awakening from a dream, the Red Mansion is empty, a city for the niche

A treasure of a small city🌆 Nine floors, four towers, eight temples, twenty-four golden archways That is Hebei Zhengding - This is the hometown of Zhao Zilong Also an ancient military stronghold Here, there are ancient buildings with a history as long as Shanxi's In the early years, due to Zhengding Airport's policy I have taken many flights here But never took the time to thoroughly explore this small city I didn't expect it to bring me such a big surprise - 🌴Zhengding citywalk one-day tour route Airport - Ancient City - Longxing Temple - Rongguo House - Tianning Temple - Confucian Temple - Kaiyuan Temple - Yanghe Tower - Linji Temple - Guanghui Temple - Zhengding South Gate City Wall to watch the sunset 🌴Attraction recommendations 🔸Longxing Temple A temple worth visiting in Zhengding city, one of China's ten famous temples, a monastery outside the capital, attracting Mr. Liang Sicheng to visit four times, with a Northern Song Dynasty hall, a suspended sculpture of Guanyin that Mr. Lu Xun called 'the beauty of the East', the oldest revolving scripture cabinet, the tallest and oldest bronze cast Thousand-Hand Guanyin, and the earliest regular script stele. It's really worth a visit 🔸Rongguo House The filming location for the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', where you can go to take photos in the same style 🔸Tianning Temple With Song Dynasty ruins, it has the country's earliest ancient pagoda with a central pillar structure 🔸Yanghe Tower If you're tired, you can rest here, there are many cultural and creative shops, snacks, and beverage stores, and you can also go to the second floor for a panoramic view 🔸Linji Temple The ancestral court of the Buddhist Linji school, one of the five major schools of Zen Buddhism 🔸Guanghui Temple The flower pagoda here is really distinctive and very beautiful, Liang Sicheng called it 'a unique example overseas' 🔸South Gate City Wall You can watch the sunset here, and you can see four towers, with a telephoto lens you can capture three towers in one frame - 🏨About accommodation: It's good to stay inside the ancient city, living in Zhengding small city is very cheap 🍔About food: There are many night markets, I recommend going to the one at Zhengding small commodity market which is right opposite Zhengding station, other options include donkey meat sandwiches, hohhot noodles, rib noodles, Zhengding's eight great bowls, hot cut meatballs, etc., you can also try the northern meatballs and steamed dumplings, which are different from the southern sticky rice dumplings

AUGUSTINE STEELE

Experience the stunning sight of three pagodas in one frame, and the beautiful sunset beneath the ancient city walls awaits you!

🌞Looking for a small town full of historical charm and surprises for the summer of 2024? Nine towers, four pagodas, eight temples, and twenty-four golden archways, this is Zhengding in Hebei, the hometown of Zhao Zilong, an ancient military stronghold! 🛫Due to the policies of Zhengding Airport in the early years, I took off and landed here multiple times, but never really stepped into this small town. Unexpectedly, this visit brought me such a big surprise! 🚶Zhengding Citywalk one-day tour guide: Airport → Ancient City → Longxing Temple → Rongguo House → Tianning Temple → Confucian Temple → Kaiyuan Temple → Yanghe Tower → Linji Temple → Guanghui Temple → Sunset viewing at Zhengding South Gate City Wall 🏯Must-visit attractions recommendation: 1. Longxing Temple: The most worthwhile temple to visit in Zhengding city, one of China's top ten famous temples. It has the halls from the Northern Song Dynasty, and Mr. Liang Sicheng visited four times. Especially the 'Eastern Beauty' suspended Guanyin statue praised by Mr. Lu Xun, as well as the oldest revolving sutra repository and the bronze cast Thousand-Hand Guanyin, are treasures not to be missed. 2. Rongguo House: The filming location for the 1987 version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts to capture the same scenes. Daning Temple: A Song Dynasty relic, home to the earliest ancient pagoda with a central pillar structure in China. 3. Yanghe Tower: A place to rest when tired, taste snacks, and from the second floor, you can overlook the beautiful scenery. 4. Linji Temple: The ancestral temple of the Linji school of Buddhism, one of the five major schools of Zen Buddhism. 5. Guanghui Temple: The 'unique example overseas' flower pagoda praised by Liang Sicheng, is very distinctive. 6. South Gate City Wall: At sunset, you can see four pagodas here, and with a telephoto lens, you can capture the spectacular view of three pagodas in one frame. 🏠Accommodation and food: It is recommended to stay within the ancient city, as accommodation and food are affordable in the small town of Zhengding. For food, the night market is a must-visit, with the Zhengding small commodity market night market located opposite Zhengding station being highly recommended. Additionally, donkey meat sandwiches, hohhot noodles, rib noodles, Zhengding's eight great bowls, hot cut meatballs, and other local specialties are not to be missed. Don't overlook the northern meatball shaomai, which has a completely different texture from the southern sticky rice shaomai!

Poppy Sparkly Wobble

Longxing Temple—The Artistic Treasure of Zhengding, Hebei

Before going to Longxing Temple in Zhengding, Hebei, I didn't know where its fame came from, only that it had many titles. For example, Liang Sicheng praised it as a unique example of ancient architecture in the world, the 'Upside-down Guanyin' hailed as the 'Goddess of Beauty of the East' by Lu Xun, and the tallest bronze Buddha in China, the 'Thousand-Handed Guanyin'. Since ancient times, it has existed as a famous temple in the Hebei region. After visiting Longxing Temple, let me give a brief introduction: Longxing Temple does not have a mountain gate. In front of the temple, there is a tall glazed screen wall, and crossing three stone bridges with three arches each leads northward, where the main buildings are distributed along a central north-south axis and its sides. These include: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Heavenly Awakening and the Six Masters (ruins), the Mani Hall, the Ordination Platform, the Ci's Pavilion, the Revolving Sutra Pavilion, the Kangxi Emperor's Stele Pavilion, the Qianlong Emperor's Stele Pavilion, the Imperial Book Tower (ruins), the Great Compassion Pavilion, the Jiqing Pavilion (ruins), and the Amitabha Hall, among others. Each building has its highlights: the columns and beams of the Hall of Heavenly Kings; the bracket sets and flying eaves of the Mani Hall, the Buddha statues of the Ordination Platform; the woodwork and arches of the Revolving Sutra Pavilion; the tall Buddha statues of the Ci's Pavilion; and those numerous, vivid, and lifelike murals, clay sculptures, all silently narrating the temple's past history and glory. Silence speaks louder than words, and not all who see may understand, nor may all who understand respond. However, Zhengding's Longxing Temple, if I had not come, if I had not understood, its beauty would still exist, only I would have lifelong regrets...

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Checked in at the Five-Tai Mountain Spring in Zhengding County, Longxing Temple

💧Five-Tai Mountain Spring💦Checked in✔️ at Longxing Temple 📍Zhongshan East Road, Zhengding County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei In order to catch a glimpse of the 'Eastern Venus' in Lu Xun's eyes, I came to Zhengding County, the hometown of Zhao Zilong of Changshan. Got off the bus at Zhao Yun Temple and walked to the famous Longxing Temple. The Venus is in the main hall, the Mani Hall, behind the golden Mani wall. The back wall is carved with more than 30 scenes of the South Sea and Buddha statues. Mountains upon mountains, auspicious clouds winding, it's like a fairyland. The colorful Guanyin slightly leans forward, sitting in the center with knees hugged. Elegant as a fairy, compassionate as Buddha, majestic as a deity. Liang Sicheng said: 'How full of human touch she is, no matter which direction you look at her from, she can turn her eyes to look at you, looking down, as if wanting to converse with you.' Photos cannot convey the overwhelming shock of the sculpture, nor can they capture the gentle downward gaze of the Venus Bodhisattva. The Great Compassion Pavilion houses a 21.3-meter-tall bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva. Aside from the two hands clasped in front of the chest, there are 20 arms on each side, holding the sun, moon, treasure vase, vajra, sword, and other ritual implements, and each is adorned with an eye, a thousand hands to protect sentient beings, a thousand eyes to observe the world. The huge Sumeru base and stone carvings below the Guanyin statue are incredibly exquisite. In addition to the most beautiful colorful hanging carvings and the tallest Guanyin bronze statue, there are also the Pilu Buddha statue covered with a thousand Buddhas and the revolving scripture repositories, etc. Longxing Temple has witnessed the development and changes of Northern Buddhist culture, and is one of the ancient temples with the most Song Dynasty sculptures and stone carvings still in existence.

HARLAN MOODY

The First Scenery of Zhengding - Longxing Temple (Part One)

I have visited many temples both domestically and internationally, but I didn't expect to be so 'shaken' by my visit to the 'Longxing Temple' in Zhengding this time. It truly deserves to be called the top attraction of Zhengding! With an area of over 80,000 square meters, you could wander around for half a day. The key point is that every Buddha statue in each room is worth exclaiming over! Take the multicolored hanging mountain for example, with its three-dimensional layers, exquisite and complex statues, and brilliant colors. It measures 15.7 meters in length and 7.5 meters in height. This relief sculpture art form, which combines sculpture with painting, miniaturizes the spectacular and lively scene of Guanyin preaching at Mount Putuo Luo on the wall. The Guanyin Bodhisattva sitting in the center breaks through the rigid style of religious Buddha statues. With its soft body curves and graceful and dignified posture, it is a superior work that interprets the secularization of Song Dynasty Guanyin statues, hence it is known as the 'Eastern Goddess of Beauty'. Also, because it faces south while sitting opposite to the direction of the main hall, it is also called the 'Inverted Seated Guanyin', one of the six unique features of Longxing Temple. If you look closely, the Guanyin appears so carefree and unrestrained. Even the Buddha is like this, yet we mortals often cannot let go. Alas, I still need to adjust my mindset . And then there's the wooden Maitreya Bodhisattva, standing 7.4 meters tall, carved from a single piece of wood during the Northern Song period, with a flame pattern halo over 8 meters tall behind it, symbolizing the boundlessness of Buddha's teachings and illuminating the earth. Such a standing wooden Bodhisattva is also rare. Don't rush to admire it, because there's still the 'Great Treasure' to come. The 'Samadhi Earth' Thousand-Handed Buddha can directly cure cervical spondylosis . Inside the Great Compassion Pavilion stands a tall bronze Great Bodhisattva, known as the 'Great Compassion Bodhisattva', which is 19.2 meters tall and stands on a 2.2-meter-high Sumeru stone platform. It is the best-preserved and tallest bronze Guanyin Bodhisattva statue in China. The statue was commissioned by Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, and has 42 arms, also known as the 'Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed Guanyin'. Each arm holds objects such as the sun and moon, a purification bottle, a pagoda, a vajra, a treasure sword, etc. Unfortunately, the 40 pairs of bronze arms on both sides have been destroyed and replaced with wood, with only the two arms in front of the chest being original. Standing beneath it, one truly feels how insignificant they are. Take a bow, and may the grandeur of this Buddha's teachings drive away the demons of this world!

ALEXANDRA WOLFE

The Six National Treasures of the Millennium Ancient Temple: Longxing Temple (Longzang Temple)

Longxing Temple, originally named Longzang Temple and later renamed during the Tang Dynasty, is located in Zhengding, Hebei. In the year 971, by the decree of Emperor Zhao Kuangyin, a huge 42-armed bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin Bodhisattva was cast inside the temple, and the Dabeige (Great Mercy Pavilion) was constructed. Subsequently, the architectural complex of the Song Dynasty with the Dabeige as the main body was completed one after another. During the Jin, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, the temple's buildings were repaired and expanded. During the reigns of Kangxi and Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, the temple underwent two major renovations, and in the 49th year of Kangxi's reign, the temple was granted the name 'Longxing Temple', which has been used to this day. From its inception until the end of the Qing Dynasty, Longxing Temple was favored by emperors of successive dynasties. Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, Guangxu, and Empress Dowager Cixi all visited, stayed, and offered incense to Buddha. The six cultural relics in the temple are considered the best in the country: 1. The Mani Hall, a unique architectural example praised by the ancient architecture expert Mr. Liang Sicheng as a 'rare and precious case' 2. The inverted Guanyin statue in the Mani Hall, hailed by Mr. Lu Xun as the 'Goddess of Beauty of the East' 3. The earliest and largest prayer wheel repository in China 4. The Longzang Temple Stele, revered as the 'number one stele of the Sui Dynasty' 5. The tallest ancient bronze statue of the Thousand-Handed Guanyin in China 6. The most exquisite ancient bronze statue of Vairocana Buddha in China

WESTLEY MANNING

The Ming dynasty clay Amitabha Buddha, gilded and dedicated to single-mindedly chanting the dharma name by Buddhist devotees

❤️ In Longxing Temple of Zhengding County, Hebei Province, after exiting the Great Compassion Pavilion and continuing northward, you will arrive at the Amitabha Hall. Built in the fifth year of the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty (1510), it was extensively repaired during the Qing dynasty. The hall features a single-eave hipped-gable roof, is five bays wide and four bays deep. As the hall does not have bracket sets, the entire beam frame is constructed by connecting large and small extra beams, purlins, etc., with the columns, displaying a style reminiscent of the Yuan dynasty. 🧡 In the center of the hall, on a 1.57-meter-high Sumeru pedestal, the Ming dynasty clay Amitabha Buddha is enshrined, gilded and magnificent. To the west, stone sculptures of the Eighteen Arhats are offered. The Buddha has a flesh bun and snail-like hair, long earlobes, eyes looking downward, is draped in a kasaya, with hands folded in front of the abdomen in a meditative gesture, seated in a lotus position on a lotus base, measuring 3.99 meters in height. It is said that Buddhist devotees believe that as long as one chants the name 'Amitabha Buddha' wholeheartedly, Amitabha Buddha will guide the chanters to be reborn in the Pure Land. 💜 Some compare Longxing Temple to a beautiful symphony with ups and downs, pleasing to the eye and heart. If the Great Compassion Pavilion is the climax of this symphony, then the Amitabha Hall is the subdued and gentle passage that follows the climax.

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Hebei doesn't promote this place, you're missing out! A one-day guide to Zhengding Ancient City

After visiting Zhengding, you'll understand what a treasure trove of an ancient city it is! Ancient temples, pagodas, and city walls, you'll be immersed in the rich architecture and historical atmosphere all day long. 🚗Transport Three hours by car from Beijing, or one hour by high-speed train to Shijiazhuang or train to Zhengding then transfer to a bus. Free parking is available at various scenic spots within the ancient city, which is very considerate. You can also choose to walk between the sights, as the distances are not too far. . 🚶🏻‍♀️Tour Route 1️⃣Longxing Temple: A must-see! One of China's top ten famous temples, built during the Sui Dynasty, expanded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has witnessed numerous prosperous eras, with all Buddha statues and murals exquisitely stunning. ▪️The Reclining Guanyin, hailed by Lu Xun as the "Eastern Goddess of Beauty," captivating to the point where it's hard to look away. ▪️The bronze Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin statue, over 20 meters tall, a miracle of ancient metallurgy. ▪️The bronze Vairocana Buddha, made by the order of Emperor Wanli during the Ming Dynasty, with over a thousand Buddha figures on its surface, a rare artistic treasure. ▪️The wooden Maitreya, carved from a single piece of wood during the Northern Song Dynasty. ▪️Giant murals, with walls in the Mani Hall fully painted, using lead powder and gold leaf, the colors and layers are of superior quality. ▪️The revolving sutra cabinets, wooden scripture storages from the Song Dynasty, are also the oldest existing ones. 🎫50 🕘2-3 hours 2️⃣Have lunch at Wangquan Ancient Street, with local delicacies like the Eight Great Bowls, donkey meat, covered pancakes, meatball soup, and Hele noodles. 3️⃣Rongguo House: If you like 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' you can visit here. It's quite large and includes some scenes from the 1987 TV series, but the Grand View Garden is not here. 🎫40 🕜30 minutes 4️⃣Tianning Temple: The entire structure is made of brick and wood, and the design of the central pillar of the fourth floor reaching to the sky is unique in the country. 🎫15 🕑15 minutes 5️⃣Kaiyuan Temple: Home to the largest existing Pixiu in China, and the only remaining Tang Dynasty bell tower. Also, the stone carvings of the powerful warriors at the base of the tower are worth seeing. 🎫20 🕑20 minutes 6️⃣Linji Temple: The origin of the Linji school, one of the most widely spread schools of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China. 🎫🆓 🕑15 minutes 7️⃣Guanghui Temple: An octagonal brick-carved, wood-structured pagoda, very exquisite, called a 'unique treasure within the seas' by Liang Sicheng. 🎫15 🕑15 minutes (Personally, I think Kaiyuan Temple is worth entering, the others can be appreciated from a distance as well) 8️⃣Yanghe Building: Originally built during the Jin Dynasty, recently reconstructed, climbing the building offers a bird's-eye view of the ancient city's central axis. The night view is also beautiful. 🎫🆓 🕑15 minutes 9️⃣South City Gate: Climbing the city wall allows you to see all four pagodas in one frame. Inside the city gate, there is also a barbican. 🎫🆓 🕑30 minutes

JOSIE GONZALES

Zhengding Longxing Temple

I really regret it, I actually came here now! The ancient buildings of Zhengding Longxing Temple are really too beautiful, completely beyond my imagination. These buildings with a history of 1400 years, every brick and tile are full of the traces of time and the precipitation of history. The moment I stepped into the temple, it seemed that the whole world had quieted down, leaving only me and this sacred ancient building. The architecture here is really ingenious, every detail is full of artistic breath. The unique form of the Mani Hall, the beauty of the colorful hanging Shuo Guanyin statue, and the exquisite bronze cast Vairocana Buddha, all make me amazed. Moreover, there are six national bests here! From the most peculiar Mani Hall, to the most beautiful colorful hanging Shuo Guanyin statue, to the earliest existing regular script stele Sui 'Longzang Temple Stele', every place makes me linger. In addition, Longxing Temple also has six major landscapes! The precepts altar, the Great Compassion Pavilion, the Gateless Temple, the Heavenly King Hall, the Mani Hall, and the Wheel-turning Treasury Pavilion, each has its unique charm. I had a very pleasant afternoon here, drinking tea while enjoying the lakeside scenery, it was really comfortable.

WorldlyVoyage

Zhengding Ancient City·Longxing Temple

Ticket price is 50 yuan, free for those above 60 years old. The architecture and statues inside the temple are really beautiful; if you have ample time, you should definitely take a longer look. Wandering around Longxing Temple, it feels like you've arrived at the Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, Shanxi ~ The temple was originally built in the sixth year of the Sui Kaihuang era (586 AD), initially named Longzang Temple, renamed to Longxing Temple during the Tang Dynasty, and in the forty-ninth year of Kangxi's reign (1710 AD) it was bestowed the name 'Longxing Temple' which has been used to this day. Let me pick the most impressive part to talk about (official introduction): Inside the Mani Hall, the north wall of the trough is a Song dynasty polychrome clay relief of a hanging mountain, with over 30 Buddha statues on it. The most eye-catching is the polychrome Avalokitesvara sitting in the middle, commonly known as the 'Upside-Down Avalokitesvara'. The Avalokitesvara is 3.4 meters tall, with the left foot on a lotus and the right leg bent up, both hands embracing the knee, the body slightly leaning forward, the face is beautiful and serene, and the posture is elegant and dignified. Below the willow-shaped eyebrows, those deep and wise eyes look down slightly, forming an emotional exchange with the worshippers looking up (this reading comprehension, a hundred faints! ^_^), this humanized Buddha statue was referred to by Mr. Lu Xun as the 'Goddess of Beauty of the East'. During the Spring Festival holiday, while strolling in Jizhou, Tianjin, I also saw a similar 'Upside-Down Avalokitesvara' in the Dule Temple, but it was a smaller version.

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