The Buddhist Sounds of a Thousand-Year-Old Temple—Zhengding Longxing Temple

#SeptemberGoodPlaces2025 Longxing Temple in Zhengding, founded in the Sui Dynasty, is one of the earliest and largest extant Buddhist temples in China. Within the temple, the Great Compassion Pavilion stands tall and majestic, and the bronze statue of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin stands solemn and majestic, its compassionate image inspiring awe. The curling incense and the melodious tolling of bells bring a sense of tranquility and solemnity. Walking slowly through the corridors, towering ancient trees and soaring eaves reveal the richness of history. Longxing Temple is not only a sacred Buddhist site, but also a treasure of ancient architectural art. Walking within, one can sense the vicissitudes of time and find a moment of peace in the depths of one's soul.