The birthplace of Chinese Buddhism

The first ancient temple in China - White Horse Temple! Enjoys the esteemed status of being the 'Source of Buddhism' and the 'Ancestral Court'! Built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, it is the first temple officially established by the government after Buddhism was introduced to China. Ticket: 35 yuan Time: 7:30-18:30 There are five main halls in sequence: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Reception Hall, and the Zilu Hall. Previously, you could enter the halls to view them, but now you can only view from behind the incense table at the entrance. Only the central Buddha statue is visible, and since you can't get to the entrance, the side Buddha statues and murals are not visible, greatly reducing the interest in the visit. In front of the mountain gate are two Song Dynasty stone-carved horses. On either side of the bell and drum towers inside the temple gate are the tombs of two Indian monks, She Moteng and Zhu Falan. The lower courtyard is the first nunnery in Central China, with the Qiyun Pagoda located there. In the forest beside the mountain gate is the tomb of Di Liang Gong, the first prime minister of the Tang Wu Zhou period, Di Renjie. Whether in stories, storytelling, or TV dramas, Di Gong is a legendary figure, and one must respectfully bow and pay homage! There are two courtyards in the monastery, one for the main hall and one for the Qiyun Pagoda. Walk around the pagoda with palms together, and you can hear a unique sound when you clap in front of the pagoda. You can try it; it has been tested and proven effective. 🇮🇳🇹🇭🇲🇲 Three Buddhist countries' buildings, giving a sense of being in a foreign land. You can't enter the halls of your own country, but you can freely view the reconstructed environments. This feeling is also quite enchanting! It feels a bit like strolling through Panjiayuan.