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White Horse Temple is located 12 kilometers east of Luoyang City, Henan Province. It is backed by Mang Mountain in the north and overlooks Luo River in the south. It is known as "the first ancient temple in China", "the source of Buddhism" and "the ancestral temple". It was founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD) and was the first official temple after Buddhism was introduced into the Central Plains. The White Horse Temple is a rectangular courtyard facing north and south. On the central axis are the Mountain Gate, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Hall of the Great Buddha, Hall of the Great Hero, Hall of Reception and Vairocana Pavilion. In its southwest corner, there is an international Buddhist temple area, which has Buddhist temples in Indian, Burmese and Thai styles. It is the only international temple in the world with Buddhist temples with cultural styles from China, India, Myanmar and Thailand. Stepping into the White Horse Temple is like embarking on a wonderful journey through time, space and culture. Here, there are not only the flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters of traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture, which make people feel the exquisite ancient architectural skills and the solemnity of Buddhist culture, but also the solemn and majestic Buddha statues in the temple, each of which seems to be telling the wisdom of Buddhism. The International Buddhist Temple Area is even more stunning. The Thai-style Buddhist temple is magnificent and full of Southeast Asian style; the Burmese-style Buddhist temple has a unique shape, showing a different Buddhist charm; the Indian-style Buddhist temple makes people feel as if they are in the South Asian continent, full of exotic characteristics. In just one day, you can appreciate the Buddhist architectural styles of Shikoku and feel the collision and integration of diverse cultures here. It is a rare experience. The overall environment of the temple is quiet and peaceful, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Strolling through it, listening to the bells and the chanting, your soul seems to be baptized. The following is a summary of the game strategy: 1. Preliminary preparation • Ticket reservation: White Horse Temple has now cancelled offline ticket purchases. Online reservations can be made through the WeChat public account "White Horse Temple". The full ticket is 35 yuan per person. Students, teachers, etc. can enjoy a half-price discount with valid ID. Seniors aged 60 and above are free of charge. • Understand the opening hours: From April 1 to November 30, the opening hours are 07:40-18:40; from December 1 to March 31, the opening hours are 8:00-17:30. 2. Transportation Guide • Public transportation: You can take bus No. 56, 58, 801, 87, etc. and get off at Baima Temple Station. • Subway + shuttle bus: Take Metro Line 1 to Yangwan Station and there is a shuttle bus to White Horse Temple, but after getting off the bus, it is still about one kilometer away from the ticket gate. • Self-driving: Navigate directly to No. 6 Luobai Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City. There is a parking lot near the entrance of the scenic area, charging 10 yuan per time with no time limit. 3. Tour route • Traditional Chinese Temple Area: Enter from the mountain gate, check in and take photos, and visit the bell tower, drum tower, Heavenly King Hall, Great Buddha Hall, Main Hall, Reception Hall, Qingliang Terrace, and Vairocana Pavilion in turn to experience the style and cultural connotation of ancient Chinese Buddhist architecture. • Featured Area: Visit the Zhiyu Tea House and experience tea tasting and resting in a quiet atmosphere. • International Buddhist Temple Area: Visit the Thai Temple, Burmese Temple, and Indian Temple to admire Buddhist architecture in different national styles. • Other attractions: You can visit Di Renjie's Tomb and Qiyun Pagoda. Qiyun Pagoda is the only pagoda for nuns in Henan Province, and has beautiful scenery. 4. Tips for playing • Interpretation options: You can find explanations of the White Horse Temple on platforms such as Himalaya, or you can hire a tour guide at the entrance of the scenic area, the fee is about 40 yuan per hour. • Photography tips: When taking photos inside a temple, avoid using flash, do not take photos directly at Buddha statues, and respect the rules of religious sites. • Dress code: It is recommended to dress appropriately and avoid overly revealing or strange clothes. Please take off your hat and sunglasses before entering the hall.