Hoi Tong Monastery is just in between Tongfuxi station and Second Workers Cultural Palace station. The road it is on, is often crowded but worth a walk, but you can also reach it from the pearl river side.
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Least Touristic Large Temple in Guangzhou
Hoi Tong Monastery or also called Haichuang Monastery is hidden in the north western part of Haizhu. In between Tongfuxi and the second workers cultural palace station. Even though hidden is quite a stretch, as you can spot the large temple very easy from the surrounding roads.
Inside you will find several shrines with large golden and colourful statues. And by large I mean large. As usual you will also find the obligatory fish pond on the courtyard.
We found that the most outstanding part of Haichuang Monastery is their collection of Bonsai Trees as well as “normal” sized trees. While we visited, these old trees where full of flowers in many different colours.
Hoi Tong Monastery was built during the Southern Han Dynasty in the 10th century, the temple has been rebuilt and expanded multiple times throughout its history.
The temple includes traditional Chinese architecture and features notable structures like the Thousand Buddha Pagoda, an iron pagoda decorated with many Buddha images.
Hoi Tong Monastery has been a significant site for Buddhism in southern China, serving as a hub for religious practices and gatherings. It draws both monks and visitors seeking to learn about its history and experience its spiritual setting.
Find Hoi Tong Monastery here:
Address: No. 188 Nanhua Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.
