Religious temples are an indispensable part of the development of human society. There are religious temples all over China. Among them, the 10 most beautiful temples in China are these
1. Potala Palace 布达拉宫
Speaking of the most beautiful temple in China, I have to mention the Potala Palace. Its solemn beauty is obvious to all. The Potala Palace, whether it is the alternation of seasons, the passage of time, and weather changes, any angle, and any combination of things, the Potala Palace will always show its different beauty. This magnificent Buddha hall, pagoda, and corridors, with a strong Tibetan cultural atmosphere, seems to have fallen into a dream, making the Potala Palace attractive.
Address: No. 35, Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
2. Jokhang Temple 大昭寺
Jokhang Temple is one of the earliest religious buildings built by Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet, and it is also one of the most beautiful temples in China. The beauty of Jokhang Temple is shocking because of its charming architectural colors and decorations. The gilded copper tile roof of the Jokhang Temple is shining like gold in the sun, so it is called the golden roof. The golden roof is dazzling in color and matches the blue sky. It is beautiful and majestic and noble at the same time.
Address: Near No. 28, Barkhor West Street, Bajiao Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
3. Labrang Monastery 拉卜楞寺
The beauty of Labrang Monastery is unique in its architectural style. The colors of the buildings are unpredictable. There are many Buddhist paintings on the walls. The rich Tibetan culture makes people feel mysterious. This most beautiful Buddhist sacred place is built on the hillside, and the red walls, hillsides, and temple buildings constitute the picture, creating a strong religious color. The most impressive is the row upon row of Tibetan-style and ancient palace-style buildings. The layers are distinct and beautiful. Viewed from a distance, it looks like an ancient painting.
Address: Labrang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province
4. Tanzhe Temple 潭柘寺
As the most beautiful temple in China, Tanzhe Temple faces the north and faces the Bao Everest as its back. The climate here is warm and humid, with towering old trees, numerous pagodas, and towering temples. The entire temple building is ingeniously laid out according to the terrain. In addition, the environment is extremely beautiful during the period when the famous green bamboo flowers are decorated.
Address: Tanzhesi Town, Mentougou District, Beijing
5. White Horse Temple 白马寺
Known as “China’s first ancient temple” and “world famous Garan”, the White Horse Temple is not only a long history, but also solemn and beautiful. The temple not only has a very stalwart palace, but also a majestic pagoda. The two complement each other and nest together, making it beautiful. On the whole, the Buddhist holy place of Baima Temple is very antique, and the environment is also very peaceful and pleasant. The Baima Temple is not only beautiful in scenery, but also in good air conditions.
Address: Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province
6. Shaolin Temple 少林寺
Located on Mount Song, Shaolin Temple is a well-known Chinese temple, the ancestral court of Zen sect, the birthplace of Shaolin Kungfu, and it is known as the “No. 1 Temple in the World”. In addition to these external reputations, Shaolin Temple has one of the most attractive places, that is, a ginkgo tree that is more than 1,500 years old in the temple. The golden leaves cover the courtyard, like a golden carpet, for the autumn. The Shaolin Temple adds another beautiful scenery.
Address: Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
7. Famen Temple 法门寺
Known as the “Royal Temple”, it has become a Buddhist holy place that the whole country looks up to because of the placement of the Shakyamuni Buddha’s finger bone relics. Many scholars and scholars like to go to the Famen Temple Museum to see these wonderful antiquities. Famen Temple is not only a temple, but also a majestic scenery. In autumn, red leaves are scattered on the roof of the temple, solemn and gorgeous; in winter, white snow falls on the corner of the eaves, which is so beautiful.
Address: Famen Town, Fufeng County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province
8. Hanshan Temple 寒山寺
The Hanshan Temple in Jiangsu is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in China. The temple’s photo wall is like a barrier and stands facing the river to the west before the mountain gate. The yellow wall of this Buddhist temple is embedded with three bluestones, engraved with the three characters “Hanshan Temple”, the iron is drawn with a silver hook, and the pen is powerful. No wonder it is said that the characters of Hanshan Temple are more beautiful than Jingjing.
Address: Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
9. Lingyin Temple 灵隐寺
Lingyin Temple is the place where the Buddha settled and the residence of “Living Buddha Jigong”. With a long history and culture and beautiful natural scenery, it is truly a shining pearl in my country’s Jinxiu River and Mountain, and it is one of the most beautiful temples in China. It sits on the foothills of Lingyin Mountain to the west of West Lake, with its back to the North Peak, facing Feilai Peak, beautiful peaks, lush ancient trees, ancient temples hidden in the mountains, misty clouds, very charming.
Address: No. 1, Fayun Lane, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
10. Fengguo Temple 奉国寺
Fengguo Temple is a famous Buddhist sacred site in China. With its outstanding characteristics and amazing historical and cultural perfect remains, the glorious Chinese civilization is shown to the world through architecture, sculpture, painting and other beautiful art forms. It is worthy of being One of the most beautiful temples in China. The magnificent and magical thousand-year charm of Fengguo Temple is also in the circulation of light and shadow, leaving an indelible sacred and solemnity.
Address: No. 18, East Street, Yixian County, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province