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An ancient Chinese temple built in 537 AD, located in Guangzhou. Southern China. This temple has a fascinating history behind it. Initially called Baozhuangyan Temple, built during the Liang Dynasty the temple has its present name attributed during the Northern Song Dynasty, a writer by the name of Su Shi saw six banyan trees near the temple and so inscribed the name Liu Rong, meaning the Six Banyan Trees, and hence the temple is now know as the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.
As you enter the Temple through the mountain gate, the famous Laughing Buddha is there to greet tourists in the Tianwang Hall. Behind this lies the Weituo Hall. Legend has it that a general by the name of Weituo recaptured the stolen Buddhist relics. A serious and a military type figure, an expression less face can be seen on the statue of Weituo, a great distinction from that of the Laughing Buddha.
An eye catching architectural pagoda is the Six Banyan Pagoda. The Pagoda resembling a flower with its up-tuned dark red roofs, like petals, and its tips resembling stamens, hence the popular name the Flowery Pagoda. This is an ideal site to take a look at the breath-taking scenery around the place. To the west is situated the main hall, the Daxion Boadian Hall. A notable attraction here is the three biggest copper Buddhist statues at the temple, symbolizing the past, present and future.
Each year during the Chinese traditional Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, the area is a buzz with the people burning joss sticks which is a huge event here at the temple. Spending a few nights here site seeing and joining in the festivities would be a good choice. To find accommodation in Gaungzhou look for a serviced apartment. Guangzhou has some notable places for your stay, one of which is the Ascott Guangzhou.
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