The Kumbum Monastery, also known as Ta’er Temple, is a popular Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the city of Xining, Qinghai Province, China. It is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is renowned for its historical and cultural significance.
6 Luobai Rd, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China
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Established in AD 68 of the Eastern Han Dynasty, White Horse Temple is the first Buddhist temple in China with over 1900 years history. Since then, it spread the Buddhism throughout China and became the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. Till today, it is still a popular place to explore Chinese Buddhism.
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a famous Taoist temple located in the Wong Tai Sin district of Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is one of the most popular temples in Hong Kong and is known for its beautiful architecture and colorful decorations.
Deng Feng Da Dao, Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Shaolin Monastery, also known as Shaolin Temple, is a monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin kung fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak of the Songshan mountain range in Dengfeng county, Zhengzhou prefecture, in Henan province, China.
Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye, Gansu, China, 734028
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Mati Temple, located at the foot of Linsong Mountain, is about 80 km away from the South Yugur Minority Autonomous County of Gansu Province. The temple gathered the culture, the landscape, and the religious together, was built in the Jin Dynasty.
China, Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Yuquan, Dazhao Front St,
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Dazhao Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa order in the city of Hohhot, Inner Mongolia in North China. It is the oldest and largest temple in the city and is located West of Dana Street in the Yuquan District.
Located in the middle block in Ancient Cultural Street in Nankai District, Tianjin City, the Temple of the Queen of Heaven is the oldest architecture in Tianjin. Built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), it is one of the earliest temples of the Queen of Heaven that exists in China till today.
The Hanging Temple, also Hengshan Hanging Temple was built on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi province. Mt. Hengshan is one of the five most scared mountains in China. The very unique temple is the combination of three religions of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. About 1/3 of building body is hanging on the cliff, with its halls connected by winding corridors and bridges.
The Yungang Grottoes are a remarkable series of ancient Buddhist cave temples located in Shanxi Province, China. Carved during the Northern Wei dynasty (368–534 CE), these grottoes exemplify early Chinese Buddhist art and architecture. Yungang Grottoes, enjoying a long history of over 1,500 years, is one of the three leading grottoes in China together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang.
Kwun Yum Temple, located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, is a prominent religious site dedicated to Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy. Established in 1873, the temple has been a vital part of the local community, especially during historical events such as World War II, when it provided refuge to those seeking shelter from bombings.
Our Lady of Joy Abbey, located in Tai Shui Hang on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, is a Roman Catholic monastery belonging to the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, commonly known as the Trappists. Originally founded as Trappist Haven Monastery in 1956, it was established by monks fleeing the Chinese Communist Revolution after their previous monasteries in mainland China were destroyed or abandoned.
Po Lin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located on Ngong Ping plateau, on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is one of the most famous and important Buddhist temples in Hong Kong, and is renowned for its grandeur and serene environment.
Tsz Shan Monastery is a prominent Buddhist temple situated in Tung Tsz, Tai Po District, Hong Kong. The monastery is notable for its 76-meter tall bronze-cast statue of Guan Yin, a revered figure in Buddhism. It is located in a scenic area, with Pat Sin Leng mountain range behind it and Plover Cove Reservoir in front. The monastery covers an area of approximately 500,000 square feet.
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a famous Buddhist temple located in the New Territories region of Hong Kong. Despite its name, the temple complex actually contains over 13,000 Buddha statues, each one unique in its pose and expression.
The Na Tcha Temple is a historic Taoist temple located in the Santo Antonio neighborhood of Macau, a special administrative region of China. The temple is dedicated to the worship of Na Tcha, a Chinese folk deity who is believed to protect against evil spirits and disease.
The A-Ma Temple, also known as the Ma Kok Miu, is a historic Taoist temple located in the southwestern part of the Macau Peninsula in Macau, China. The temple is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, who is also known as A-Ma or Tin Hau.
Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist nunnery located in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was built in the style of Tang Dynasty architecture and features wooden architecture, bonsai trees, and lotus ponds. The nunnery was opened to the public in 2000 after six years of construction.
Man Mo Temple is a historic temple located in the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong Island. Built in 1847, the temple is dedicated to the gods of literature (Man) and war (Mo).
The Jokhang Temple, located in the heart of Lhasa, Tibet, is one of the holiest and most revered sites for Tibetan Buddhists. The temple was originally constructed in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo and his two queens, Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal and Princess Wencheng of China. It is considered one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Tibet.
