It is believed that this temple was originally built at the beginning of the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty. However, it was destroyed several times before the Qing Dynasty did the final reconstruction. The Buddhists from the entire country and the rest of the world come to the Nanputuo Temple to pray throughout the year.
The famous locations to see inside the temple include Hall of the Celestial Kings featuring the smiling Maitreya Buddha, the Great Buddha’s Hall featuring Sakyamuni, Bhaishajyaguru, and Amitabha, and the Hall of Great Mercy. You can also find two pavilions, Longevity Towers, Free Life Pond, and a lotus pond inside the temple complex.
Other Things to See in Xiamen
Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Chengqi Lou Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Gaobei Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Nanxi Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Chuxi Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Yuchanglou Tulou (Hakka houses) |
Shuzhuang Garden |
Huli Shan Fortress |
Xiamen University |
Strange Slope (Guai Po) |
Tianluokeng Hakka Earth Buildings |
Piano Museum |
Underwater World Xiamen |
Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall |
Overseas Chinese Museum |
Gulangyu |
Xiamen University Furong Tunnel |