Dafo Temple 大佛寺 (Guangzhou)

Getting There - No. 21 Huixin Middle Street, Huifu East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City 广州市越秀区惠福东路惠新中街21号 Attractions - Main Hall (Daxiong Baodian): Houses a spectacular giant Buddha statue. Scripture Repository (Cangjing Ge): Houses precious Buddhist scriptures and artifacts. Hall of Five Hundred Arhats (Wubai Luohan Tang): Displays lifelike statues of five hundred arhats. Food & Restaurants - There are two restaurants on site. One buffet restaurant and one with menu. Situated amidst the vibrant hub of Guangzhou, Dafo Temple (literally Grand Buddha Temple) offers a tranquil retreat. Found in the heart of Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Yuexiu District, this temple traces its origins to the Southern Han Dynasty (917-971 AD). Reconstructed in 1663, it harmonizes imperial and local Lingnan architectural styles. Housing three monumental bronze Buddha statues, it's affectionately known as "Dafo Temple." Despite multiple renovations, it stands as a dignified witness to Guangzhou's past. #thingstodo #citydaytours #guangzhou #dafotemple