The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, also called the Liurong Temple is located in Guangzhou, China. The main structure in the temple complex is the Flower Pagoda which is so called because its eaves look like red flower petals. The Main Hall of the temple contains three exquisite copper Buddhist statues, those of Sakyamuni, Amitabha, the Apothecary Buddha. The statue of Maitreya or Laughing Buddha, who is a symbol of tolerance, is the focal point in the Tianwang Hall. The temple is well-known for its Lantern Festival during the Chinese New Year. At this time, the temple is crowded with devotees burning incense sticks good luck.
Other Things to See in Guangzhou
Chimelong Tourist Resort |
Canton Tower |
Shamian Island |
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall |
Baiyun Shan (White Cloud Mountain) |
Art 64 Gallery |
Vitamin Creative Space |
New Guangdong Museum |
Whampoa Military Academy (Huangpu Military Academy) |
Canton Fair Complex (Guangzhou Exhibition Center) |
Mausoleum of the Nanyue King |
Guangzhou Opera House |
Space Flight Spectacle |
Qiangang Village |
Xiguan Residences |
Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci) |
Yuexiu Park |
Guangzhou Museum of Art |
Qingping Market |