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