[2025 Wuhan Attraction] Travel Guide for Wuhanlianhua Temple (Updated Nov)

Having only opened to the public a month or two ago, Lianhua Temple has quickly become a new online sensation among Wuhan's temples. Rebuilt over the course of 10 to 20 years, Lianhua Temple 🙏 occupies Guanyin Island, surrounded by water on three sides, and is several times larger than Gude Temple. My personal impression is that Lianhua Temple has a more modern, sci-fi, futuristic aesthetic, 🈵 and the open flow between the square and the circular corridor makes it easy to navigate, with a design that emphasizes public engagement. Look closely at the relief decorations on the Lianhua Temple buildings, and you'll find water ripples, Bodhi leaves, treasured flowers, and auspicious grasses everywhere, truly embodying the concept of 🉐 "a flower, a world; a leaf, a Buddha." But the best reflection of its cultural core, the majestic world of the Lotus Treasury, is the Universal Light Hall, which "recreates Buddha's light with technology." Even though I visited on a working day afternoon without bright sunshine, there were still many tourists taking photos at Lianhua Temple. 📸 One uncle with a DSLR camera pointed to the square corridor and explained to his wife that when the weather is good, the sunlight will cast "Tyndall light" on the ground. Wuhan Lianhua Temple

The moon is bright in the sky, the sea of ​​clouds is vast, the water is rippling, and the bamboo forest is shaded. Wuhan Lianhua Temple is like a tranquil landscape painting, quietly telling the story of more than 300 years. 📍Detailed address: Guanyin Island, No. 1 Zhongzhou Avenue, Canglong Island, Jiangxia District, Wuhan City. 💰Tickets: Free and open, no reservation required. 🕙Opening hours: 6:30—18:00. 🚉Transportation strategy: You can take bus No. 926 to Jinlong Street Zhongzhou Avenue Station (next to Hubei Fire Training Base), get off and walk about 20 minutes to arrive. If you choose to take a taxi, just navigate to "Wuhan Lianhua Temple". 🌟Highlights: 🏰Except for Gude Temple, this should be the temple in Wuhan that looks most like a foreign country ❗With white walls and golden domes, this European-style building is located on Canglong Island in Jiangxia, Wuhan📜 According to legend, this was once "a place where the thief Sanbian residents were drowned by the traitors, and there were ghost cries every night". Later, the kind-hearted Zhang Zhifan built a temple to save the souls of the dead. In 2000, Master Yuanwu led his disciples to this place and renamed it Lotus Temple according to the Lotus Sutra. 📷 Photography tips: At Lianhua Temple, you can choose to take photos under the Shifang Puzhao Pagoda, in front of the Puguangming Hall, or in front of the Guanyin Buddha statue. These places have magnificent buildings, and the natural scenery around the temples, such as lakes, mountains, bamboo forests and trails, are also great places for taking photos. ✨Special Landscape: The overall planning of Lianhua Temple is "one axis, two lines and three areas". Along the "Buddha and Dharma" axis, there is a Buddhist building or landscape square every 200 meters. Among them, buildings such as the Shifang Puzhao Pagoda, Puguangming Hall, and Guanyin Buddha are particularly spectacular. In addition, the temple's white exterior with golden spires also makes it unique among many temples. 🌟✅Must experience: Compared with other parks, the biggest feature of Lianhua Temple is its strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. There are not only magnificent Buddhist buildings here, but also rich Buddhist cultural activities. The natural environment of Lianhua Temple is also very unique. It is located on Guanyin Island in the lake and is surrounded by lake water, giving people a feeling of tranquility and far-reaching tranquility. [Beg]⚠ Game Notes: Respect Buddhist culture, please keep quiet when entering the temple and do not make loud noises. Dress appropriately and avoid overly revealing clothing. Do not touch or damage the cultural relics and buildings in the temple at will. Pay attention to protecting the environment and don't litter.

Located on Guanyin Island in Tangxun Lake, Jiangxia District, Lianhua Temple was originally built in 1693, during the 32nd year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The temple's architectural style is unique, with white exterior walls complemented by golden domes. The layered arches and exquisite reliefs seamlessly blend Eastern and Western architectural aesthetics, making visitors feel as if they are in an ancient European castle. Stepping into the Shanmen Hall, a sense of solemnity and reverence washes over you. The traces of time are clearly visible between the flying eaves and brackets, making it a perfect spot for taking photos. Entering the main hall and side halls, you'll find flourishing incense and benevolent Buddha statues, inspiring awe and reverence. Making a wish here feels as though it might receive divine blessings. Stroll along the mountain path behind the temple to admire the natural scenery and experience the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. The Zanglong Island Greenway around the temple connects 24 replicas of famous bridges from around the world. Cycling along the greenway allows you to appreciate the exotic bridge scenery and capture the stunning sunset on Hudong Road. If you visit in spring, the roadside flowers are in full bloom, and the gentle breeze is incredibly pleasant. In autumn, the golden leaves fall, creating a beautiful golden carpet on the greenway. 📍Address: No. 1 Zhongzhou Avenue, Zanglong Island, Jiangxia District, Wuhan 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required 🕙Opening Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm 🚗Transportation: Navigate to "Lianhua Temple" by car; free parking is available. By public transport, take Subway Line 2 to Zanglong East Street Station and then take a taxi.

📍Address: No. 1 Zhongzhou Avenue, Zanglong Island, Jiangxia District, Wuhan City 🚉Transportation: Take bus No. 926 or 915, get off at Jinlong Street and Zhongzhou Avenue, and walk 2.3 km. Driving is recommended. 🌟Main Buildings Universal Light Hall: Located in the core area of the temple, it features a unique architectural style with a golden dome and light white exterior walls. Many Buddha statues are enshrined inside, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere.  Ten Directions Illuminating Pagoda: This pagoda marks the northern end of the "Buddha and Dharma" axis, echoing the entrance square. It boasts an exquisite design. Guanyin Buddha: Situated at the heart of the island, with its back to the lake and facing the island, this is a major highlight of Lianhua Temple. Guanyin Island is named after it. 🌟Temple Plan Phase 1: The core Buddhist area includes the Ten Directions Illuminating Pagoda, Universal Light Hall, Mountain Pilgrimage Hall, Retreat Hall, monks' quarters, and other buildings, along with five courtyards and seven halls. Phase 2: This is the commercial development area, with supporting facilities such as hotels, restaurants, shopping streets, and parking lots. Phase 3: This area is dedicated to Buddhist disciples' study and practice. It features a Buddhist cultural exchange center, primarily consisting of garden landscapes and greenery, with Buddhist buildings interspersed throughout. 📝Tips: The temple is currently under construction. You can enter by walking around the adjacent village.

In addition to the Gude Temple in Wuhan‼ ️The most foreign-like temple is open~~ In addition to the Gude Temple in Wuhan The most foreign-like temple is finally open! There is another good place to pray for blessings in Wuhan during the Spring Festival Compared with the crowds of people in other temples in Wuhan This place is particularly quiet... Lianhua Temple Transportation: It is recommended to drive (free parking) or take a bus + ride Nearby activities: After praying at the temple, you can ride along the Canglong Island Greenway, and you will encounter 24 imitations of famous Chinese and foreign bridges. Don’t miss the sunset on Hudong Road if the weather is good! Suggested cycling routes: Lianhua Temple, Canglong Second Bridge, Canglong Bridge, Canglong No., Yangqiaohu North Road, Hudong Road, Limiao West Road Tips: It is not yet complete, but you can come to pray! There are incense and candles on the right hand side of the entrance, which you can buy freely. You can also take some vegetables grown by the masters home, which are delicious. The roof of the Pu Guangming Hall is composed of a huge lotus and scriptures carved around it, which is very spectacular with golden light. There is a toilet in the main hall, which is currently under repair and cannot be used for the time being.