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A traditional Chinese building with a red roof, a blue sign with Chinese characters, and stone lion statues. 1
Two large Buddha statues with intricate carvings and a smaller statue in between, set against a backdrop of wooden beams and detailed architectural elements. 2
A large seated Buddha statue in a temple with intricate wood carvings and a dragon motif on the ceiling. 3
A detailed wooden ceiling with intricate carvings and a central circular motif. 4
A stone stele with carved dragons and Chinese characters, set against a dark background with a mural of a traditional scene. 5
By China Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • Book entrance tickets only
    • Note that tours, guides, and transfers are not included
    • Provide each visitor’s name and passport number

Activity location

    • Datong
    • Datong, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国山西省大同市平城区楼房巷南寺街6号 邮政编码: 037004
    • Da Tong Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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Valid for 2 Hours, Datong: Shanhua Temple Entrance Ticket

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Price details
€16.08 x 1 Adult€16.08
Total
Price is €16.08

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket of Datong Shanhua Temple
  • Exclusions
    Guide service
  • Exclusions
    Tours
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the temple
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Explore Shanhua Temple, a magnificent Buddhist complex in Datong, Shanxi Province. Founded in the Tang Dynasty (618–907), the temple has undergone several transformations, including a major reconstruction in the Jin Dynasty (1128 AD) under Monk Yuanman.

    Covering over 30,000 square metres, the temple faces south with a strict north-south axis. It is the largest and most completely preserved Liao and Jin Dynasty (916–1234) temple complex in China.

    Admire the Main Gate (Shanmen), a Jin Dynasty hall housing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. Visit the Sansheng Hall (Hall of Three Saints), a classic early Jin Dynasty wooden structure.

    See the Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbao Hall), the main and oldest hall, built in the Liao Dynasty (11th century). It is one of China's largest and best-preserved Liao wooden halls, containing exquisite Buddhist statues and murals.

    Flanking the Mahavira Hall are the Pavilion of Manjushri (Wenshu Ge) (east) and Pavilion of Samantabhadra (Puxian Ge) (west), fine examples of Jin Dynasty architecture.

Location

Activity location

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    • Datong
    • Datong, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国山西省大同市平城区楼房巷南寺街6号 邮政编码: 037004
    • Da Tong Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China