The Most Beautiful Check-in Spot by the Min River

Fuzhou Xichan Temple｜A Millennia-old Zen Temple Travel Guide🏯 A Buddhist Journey Through Time! 🎯 Reasons to Visit The Pearl of Minnan Buddhist Kingdom! A picturesque Song Dynasty ancient temple🌿 🚌 Transportation Information 📍 Address: No. 15 Xichan Lane, Gulou District, Fuzhou City 🚇 Metro Line 1, Nanmen Dou Station, Exit D, 10-minute walk 🚌 Bus: Get off at "Xichan Temple Station" for direct access 🕰️ Opening Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Recommended to visit before 10 AM or after 3 PM) 🏯 Highlights 1️⃣ Panoramic View of the Millennia-old Temple Check in at the Song Dynasty architectural complex! Must-see trio: Mahavira Hall + Sutra Library + Bell and Drum Towers 📸 Best photo spot: Capture the full reflection in front of the Release Pond 2️⃣ Five Hundred Arhats Hall The largest Arhats Hall in Fujian! Find your guardian Arhat 💡 Hidden fun: Count the Arhat with the same number as your age 3️⃣ Ancient Lychee Trees Six ancient Song Dynasty lychee trees inside the temple, even praised by Su Shi! 🍃 Visit in summer to see the trees full of red lychees (picking is prohibited) 🍜 Nearby Food ✅ Buddha Jumps Over the Wall: A must-try in Fuzhou! Rich and super flavorful broth ✅ Fish Balls: Old brand outside the temple, chewy and juicy ✅ Guobian Hu: Perfect with shrimp crisps, only 5 yuan for a full meal ⚠️ Notes • Do not step on the threshold! Remember to step over it • No photography inside the halls📵 • Avoid wearing shorts or skirts • Bring some cash for incense offerings 📸 Photo Tips • Best lighting on sunny days between 9-10 AM • Wearing Hanfu or plain-colored clothes makes photos stand out • Use eaves and ancient trees as foreground for composition