The Guiyuan Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It is home to the well known Hall of the 500 Arhats, which is regarded as a sacred place for Buddhist ceremonies and pilgrim gatherings. The temple consists of 15 main buildings including the Great Buddha’s Hall, Hall of the Arhats, Depository of Buddhist Sutras, and the two-side Avalokitesvara. It is the key Buddhist temple in the Han region. 

Address: No. 20, Cuiweiheng Street, Hanyang

Transportation: Get off at Guiyuan Temple Station or Zhongjiacun Station by Bus No 42, 45, 24, 401, 524, 532, 535, 541, 559, 579, 704, 705, 710, 720, 726, 727, 728 or 803

Ticket: 10 yuan/person ($2)

20 yuan/person ($7) on New Year’s Day and other holidays

Tomb-sweeping Day (1 day), May Day (3 days), Dragon Boat Festival (1 day), Mid-autumn Festival (1 day), National Day (7 days), Spring Festival (15 days)

Tel.: 027-84841434

Web: www.guiyuanchansi.net