Guangren Temple, Xi'an, Shaanxi - The main site of Green Tara.

Guangren Temple, also known as Lama Temple, is located at No. 1 Guangren Temple Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, in the northwest corner of the Xi'an Ming City Wall. The entire temple is a standard Central Plains-style courtyard decorated with Mongolian cultural symbols. It covers an area of 16 mu and has four main halls: Guanyin Hall, Green Tara Hall, Thousand Buddha Hall, and Sutra Library, with more than 300 buildings in total. 🌟 This temple was built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, more than 300 years ago, and carries countless stories and legends 📜. 🏯 Entering Guangren Temple, the solemn and majestic architecture instantly commands respect. The red walls and golden tiles, flying eaves, and dougong brackets all showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of the artisans 😲. The Mahavira Hall in the temple is magnificent, and the Buddha statues enshrined there are kind and dignified, inspiring awe and reverence 🙏. Here, you can feel the strong Buddhist atmosphere, and your soul will find a moment of peace and solace. ✨ The temple also houses many precious cultural relics and historical sites. For example, the "Imperial Guangren Temple Stele" written by Emperor Kangxi himself, and the 6,600 volumes of the Ming edition of the "Great Prajna Paramita Sutra" are rare treasures of Chinese Buddhist culture. Walking through the temple, it feels like traveling back in time, engaging in a profound dialogue with history. 📸 Guangren Temple is also an excellent place for photography. The red walls and green tiles, combined with the exquisite Buddha-eye murals, create a cinematic feel in every shot 📷. Whether in the sunlight or the afterglow, it has a unique charm. Travel Tips: 📍 Transportation: You can take Metro Line 1 to "Yuxiangmen" Station and walk for a few minutes to reach the temple. If you take a bus, there are many routes to choose from. 🍜 Food: After visiting Guangren Temple, you can go to the nearby food street to taste Xi'an's local specialties, such as Roujiamo 🥙, Yangrou Paomo 🍲, Liangpi, etc., and let your taste buds embark on a wonderful journey 😋. 👗 Dress: It is recommended to wear decent and comfortable clothing, avoiding overly revealing or flashy attire, to show respect for Buddhist culture. 🎫 Ticket Information: Free admission. Summer: 7:30–18:00, Winter: 8:00–17:30. Bring your ID for verification upon entry 🆔. Guangren Temple