Zhengding Longxing Temple

Longxing Temple was originally the Longteng Garden built by Murong Xi of the Later Yan dynasty during the Sixteen Kingdoms period. In 586 AD, it was converted into a temple by Emperor Wen of the Sui dynasty and named Longcang Temple. The Tang dynasty later renamed it Longxing Temple. 

Longxing Temple boasts six superlatives:

- China's best preserved ancient Mani Temple 
- Largest surviving five-color clay sculpture of Guanyin
- Finest ancient bronze cast Buddha statue in China
- Earliest extant kaishu (regular script) stele inscription
- Oldest and largest revolving sutra repository in China
- Tallest and oldest ancient bronze Guanyin statue worldwide

Culture lovers can catch grand performances like Emperors Worshipping Buddha and Thousand-hand Guanyin during Spring Festival and May 1st/National Day celebrations.

Allow over 3 hours to marvel at this treasure trove of Chinese culture and history. Take buses 134, 135, 143, 164 to Longxing Jiayuan Stop.

Tickets are 50RMB. Discounts for students, seniors 60-69 with ID. Free for children under 1.2m, seniors 70+ with ID, active military, and disabled with credentials.

Open daily 8:30am-4:30pm, last entry at 4pm. Lose yourself in the ancient wonders of Longxing Temple.