[2024 Shenzhen Attraction] Travel Guide for Hongfa Temple (Updated Dec)

Who says there is no autumn in Shenzhen? Where do Shenzhen workers go on weekends? This guide to the autumn scenery of Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is all you need! 🍁 [Autumn Prelude] Autumn in Shenzhen is not as bleak as in the north, but it has its own unique gentleness and splendor. Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, known as the "Swiss version of Shenzhen", is quietly changing into its autumn clothes, waiting for the workers in the city to come for an autumn trip. 🏞️ [Tour Route] • Recommended one-day tour: Main Entrance - Hongfa Temple - Palm Plant Area - Lake Area - Bamboo Area - Bonsai Garden - Desert Plant Area - Fossil Forest Area - Paleontology Museum - Lansheng Pavilion - Longzun Tower - Heaven on Earth - Butterfly Valley - Shade Plant Area - Cycad Conservation Area. • Recommended half-day tour: Main Entrance - Hongfa Temple - Lake Area - Desert Plant Area - Fossil Forest Area - Paleontology Museum - Lansheng Pavilion - Heaven on Earth - Butterfly Valley - Shade Plant Area. 🚌 [Transportation Guide] • Subway: Line 2/Line 8, Xianhu Road Station, Exit C2. • Bus: Take Bus 202, 220, M182, or M526 to Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Terminal. • In-park transportation: You can take the in-park bus at the entrance of the botanical garden to the entrance of Hongfa Temple, which costs CNY 3 (highly recommended! Otherwise, you will have to walk a long way!). 🎫 [Ticket Information] • Adult ticket: CNY 15/person, CNY 10/person on holidays. • Free or discounted tickets for children, seniors, disabled people, and other specific groups. ⏰ [Opening Hours] • 8:00–18:00 all year round. 🍽️ [Dining Services] • Vegetarian meals are available in Hongfa Temple, and there is a cafe near Yuancui Pavilion by the lake. ⚠️Notes • Girls wearing skirts for photos should remember to bring mosquito repellent, as the botanical garden is very lush. • Remember to get a blessing card at Hongfa Temple (it's free). 1️⃣ A corridor from the Mahavira Hall to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall 2️⃣ Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall 3️⃣ Thousand Bodhisattvas Hall 4️⃣ Corridor from the Thousand Bodhisattvas Hall to the Heavenly King Hall (on the left side facing the Heavenly King Hall)

#tripblazer Magnificent Hongfa Temple Louhu Shenzhen Hongfa Temple is a very welcoming temple with grand entrance on the top of the mountain. It feels like you are entering to a divine world with deep feelings of spiritual beliefs. The structure and location of the temple is a masterpiece of architecture and art. The stone carvings are stunning and so perfect. This temple awaken your spiritual needs and beliefs. It's a big a area. Good for a day tour. It's inside Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Attractions inside the park ✓ Youxi Valley ✓ Buddhist Fine Garden ✓ Hongfa Temple ✓ Bonsai Garden ✓ Cacti and Succulents Garden ✓ Petrified forest ✓ Shenzhen Museum of Pateontology ✓ Herb Garden ✓ Botanists Memorial Garden ✓ Rose Garden Address : 160 Liantang Xanhu Road, Louhu District, Shenzhen Entrance : ¥15 Children : ¥5 Chinese Senior Citizens: Free Park Shuttle bus : ¥3 Park Electric Cart : ¥30 Opening hours Weekdays : 10:30 to 9:30 Weekends 9:30 to 9:30 Metro Liantang Station : Take a taxi to Hongfa Temple or Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Bus 220 113 Big parking area at the main entrance.

Hongfa temple is situated in Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden. It is one of the most famous temples in the city. The architecture is impressive and the scenery surrounded by mountains and greenery is fantastic. . . . #passionpassport #shenzhen #temple #exploresgtogether #scenicspotguide

Hongfa temple is the most popular Buddhist temple in the city of Shenzhen. It is located inside the Xianhu Botanical Garden (also known as Fairylake Botanical Garden). Before you enter the Temple, there is a souvenir shop on the right side of the entrance. From the most expensive buddhas, to the finest China wares, antique pottery, to the affordable lucky charms, they got it. They even got jewelries like necklaces and bracelets and earrings. Some of the items are made by the monks themselves. So when you visit the temple, drop by at the souvenir shop and buy a something to support them. ❤️✌🙏 #religiousculture #religioustourism #wheninshenzhen #solofemaletraveller #supportlocal #urbanexplorer

Shenzhen city is known for its intimidating modern structures. Skyscrapers and high~rises are all over the city. Tho' HONGFA TEMPLE stands out in its traditional architecture. This amazing structure is considered the most famous Buddhist temple in the city. 👍 Tucked inside the Xianhu Garden (more populary known as Fairy Lake Botanical Garden) at the foot of Mount Wutong. This massive complex has a construction area of more than 30,000m2. Built in 1985, the Hongfa temple is a major landmark of the city. 📍 Hongfa temple Liantang~Xianhu Road, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Luohu subdistrict, Shenzhen Operating Hours: 8am ~ 6pm #wheninshenzhen #urbanexplorer #religiousculture #religioustourism #travellater #solofemaletraveller

Hongfa temple is the most popular Buddhist temple here in Shenzhen. Located inside Xianhu Botanical Garden. Local and foreign tourist flocked in to say their prayers in the temple almost everyday. For it is believed that this temple is a "granting temple", on one's prayer. These followers offers such as different kinds of flowers, fruits, tithes. On August 31, 1990, Hongfa temple opened up to the public as a venue for religious activities upon approval of Shenzhen Municipal People's government. And from then on, it has become the most worshipped and effective one in Shenzhen city. #religiousculture #religioustourism #buddhism #wheninshenzhen #solofemaletraveller #urbanexplorer

⛩️Hongfa Temple and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden are famous attractions in Luohu. You can reach Fairy Lake Botanical Garden directly from Liantang Port. Go up the mountain to reach Hongfa Temple, where you can get a free blessing card.🙏 Blessing card locations: 1️⃣ After entering Hongfa Temple, the self-service machine on the right is for the Kalan Bodhisattva Wealth Card, and the self-service machine on the left is for the Auspicious Dragon Year Card. 2️⃣ Go down from the Mahavira Hall to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall. The self-service machine in the passage is for the Joy Card. 3️⃣ The self-service machine in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall is for the Joy Card. 4️⃣ The platform between the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall and the Thousand Buddhas Hall is the most hidden place. Go in the direction of the drinking fountain to get the Wealth Card. 5️⃣ You can get cards both inside and outside the Thousand Buddhas Hall. The card inside is the Auspicious Card, and the cards outside are the Wealth Card and the Auspicious Card. 6️⃣ Check in on the Hongfa Temple app in advance. You can exchange 399 points for a Ruyi Card, which can be collected at the Dharma Circulation Office on the right side of the Hongfa Temple gate. ⛵️Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is one of the few 4A scenic spots in Shenzhen, with flowers blooming all year round. The ticket is only CNY 15, and you can finish the whole tour in 3 hours. Why not go and have some fun?🉐

Morning light gently breaks as I ascend the winding mountain path to Shenzhen's Hongfa Temple. Shrouded in mist, the ancient and solemn temple quietly appears before me. Inside, incense smoke curls around, and the compassionate and majestic Buddha statues instantly bring a sense of peace. Entering the Mahavira Hall, I hear the deep and distant chanting of sutras, accompanied by the bowing worshippers, making the entire space seem imbued with a transcendent tranquility. Looking up, the exquisitely carved eaves tell the long history and wisdom of Buddhism. Behind the temple, the tea garden and bamboo forest are serene and quiet. A gentle breeze rustles the bamboo leaves, like the soft whispers of nature. I climb the steps to the observation deck and overlook Shennan Avenue, where the bustling city contrasts wonderfully with the tranquility of the mountains and forests. As I leave Hongfa Temple, the sunset's afterglow bathes the stone steps, seemingly putting a serene end to this meditative journey. On this day, my heart feels cleansed like a clear spring, worries dissipate, leaving behind deep reflection and gratitude for life.

Transportation: Take the subway 🚇 to Exit C2 of Xianhu Road Subway Station and walk about 800 meters out of the station, or take the bus 🚌 to the Xianhu Botanical Garden terminal (right at the bougainvillea where the fire is located) and walk about 100 meters. Purchase tickets: To go to Hongfa Temple, you must first buy tickets for the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden. You can buy them in the mini program (swipe the QR code to enter) or you can buy them directly at the gate. The admission fee is 15 yuan/person for adults and 5 yuan/person for students. The free admission time is from 6:00 to 8:00 and from 18:00 to 21:30. After entering the park, you can see a row of buses. For 3 yuan, you can go directly to Hongfa Temple, which takes about 5 minutes. You can also walk there, which takes about 40 minutes. There are shade trees along the way. I went there today and it wasn’t too sunny. After arriving at the temple gate, there is a free place to scan the code to receive incense on the left. It is recommended to walk a little further and wash your hands in the hand basin before receiving incense. It doesn’t matter if you don’t scan the QR code on the app to receive the incense. There are volunteers distributing it for free at the gate. After entering the temple, just follow the flow of people and walk counterclockwise. There are free lucky cards in the temple (there are 2 types in total. Don’t be like me and think that each machine is different and just take too many). You can scan the QR code to get it. Bye bye, don’t wear hats and sunglasses, and try not to wear shorts or skirts. The opening hours for vegetarian meals are 11:00-12:30 and 17:00-17:30. Vegetarian meals are distributed free of charge. Just walk a little further down the corridor from the Guanyin Hall on the right side of the Main Hall on the third floor. There are tables and chairs inside where you can sit and eat. You have to finish your meal and take it to the dishwashing area to wash it up. There is also a vegetarian restaurant called Fushunzhai in the temple. This is charged, so please pay attention to the distinction. Heaven and Earth is located near Hongfa Temple. If you don't want to visit the botanical garden, you can go there for a stroll. The large lawn is very picturesque, and the lake next to it (didn't notice what it's called) is also very picturesque when the weather is good. #红法师 #深圳香港法师 #Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden #Where to go in Shenzhen on weekends #Shenzhen photo #Shenzhen

This year’s Shenzhen Autumn Flower Show is opening at the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden! The flower show, dominated by chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and sunflowers, is beautiful and poetic. 🕛Flower show time: November 22nd - December 1st 💴Ticket: 15/person; 🆓Ticket-free shuttle buses in the scenic area before 8:00 in the morning: There are two types, 3 yuan/person (valid for a single boarding, directly from the gate of the scenic area to Hongfa Temple) 10 yuan/person (you can take any ride in the scenic area on the same day, south gate- North Gate-Medicine Garden-Lan Rong Pavilion, Book Bar, Liangyi Pavilion, Jiaocheng Lake, Hongfa Temple, Podocarpus Garden, Bonsai Garden, Suiyuan, Eleven-hole Bridge, North Gate, South Gate) Be careful not to sit in the wrong place! flower show area 1️⃣Heavenly Flower Exhibition Area: Flower arrangements with different themes on the grass. The one with red walls and green tiles is more photogenic. 2️⃣桫椤湖 exhibition area: mainly flower boats 3️⃣Bodhi Tree Flower Exhibition Area: Next to the Podocarpus Garden, there is a sea of ​​small chrysanthemums and sunflowers all over the mountain, very beautiful! There is a market here where you can eat and drink, etc. 4️⃣Walking along the edge of Xianhu Lake, you can see the beautiful cypress trees. They are not yellow yet, but they are also very beautiful! 5️⃣There are some flowers to see in the parking lot of bougainvillea ❤️Warm reminder: 1️⃣There are not many flowers on display at this flower show, especially the heaven and earth area, which is basically a sea of ​​people. 3️⃣There are three places for the flower show: Heaven and Earth, Jiaocheng Lake Area, and Bodhi Lawn 4️⃣It will be more beautiful when the weather is clear 5️⃣There are relatively few convenience stores in the park, and the items in the market are relatively expensive, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks! It is suitable for picnics near the tree planted by Deng Xiaoping by the lake. transportation Address: No. 160, Xianhu Road, Xianhu Community, Liantang Street, Luohu District, Shenzhen City 🚇: Exit C, Xianhu Station, Metro Line 2/8 🅿️: Xianhu Botanical Garden parking lot (reservation required on holidays); there will be traffic jams for several kilometers on weekday afternoons, so public transportation is recommended! Opening hours: 6:00-21:30 #WinterTravelFavorites#Go to the park#Get close to nature#仙湖Botanical Garden Flower Show#Shenzhen Flower Show#A good place to walk your baby#Parent-child travel where to go#Take you to see the sea together#Where to play during the holidays#Seaside Hiking Look at the scenery #深圳walking baby # the sea that can heal everything # the beach scenery is picturesque # don’t live up to the good weather # walking baby good place # shenzhen walking baby # weekend walking baby

Everyone is searching: Shenzhen Fairy Lake Botanical Garden requires reservation 08:00-18:00 15r/person 06:00-08:00 and 18:00-21:30 free entry FREE Tour route: Line 2 Xianhu Road Metro Station Exit C → Fairy Lake Botanical Garden Gate → Hongfa Temple → Fern Garden → Gesneriad Garden → Luohan Pine Garden → Bodhi Tree → Bonsai Garden → Water Landscape Garden → Eleven-Arch Bridge → Deng Xiaoping's Hand-Planted Tree → Cyathea Lake → Heaven on Earth → Return to Botanical Garden Gate tips: The distance from the Botanical Garden Gate to Hongfa Temple is 2.5km, you can choose to walk for about 30 minutes, or you can take the park bus to Hongfa Temple after entering the park for 3r/person. 2 When you reach the cactus area and return, you can walk or choose the free bus. It will drop you off near the entrance. It takes about another 20 minutes to walk. 3 It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent! You can bring a picnic mat and there are places for camping. The atmosphere is very nice!

🌸 **Hongfa Temple (Luohu)** 🏫Hongfa Temple Free admission, a sanctuary for spiritual purification 🕉 Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM 🕒 Direct metro access: Take Line 8 to Xianhu Road Station, Exit C2, next to Xianhu Botanical Garden 🚄 Tips: Don't forget to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere here and give your soul a break! 🏞 **Hongyuan Temple (Guangming)** 🌈Hongyuan Temple Free admission, a haven close to nature 🍃 Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM 🕛 Bus recommendation: The nearest bus stop is Hongxing Residents' Committee, about 800 meters on foot 🏜 Driving or taking a taxi is also a good choice! 🙏 **Longxing Temple (Longgang)** 🙏Longxing Temple Free admission, tranquility of morning bells and evening drums 🕰 Opening hours: 9 AM to 5 PM 🌅 Transportation guide: Take Line 16 to Longyuan Station, easy to reach 🏕 You can also enjoy different scenery by bus or cycling! 🙏 **Dahuaxing Temple (Yantian)** 🏫Dahuaxing Temple Free admission, a serene coastline with sea breeze 🌊 Opening hours: 8 AM to 5 PM 🕒 It is recommended to drive or take a taxi to enjoy the sea view while purifying your soul 🚗 There are many attractions around, why not explore them! 🙏 **Wanfo Zen Temple (Luohu)** 🙏Wanfo Zen Temple Free admission, an oasis in the city 🌳 Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM 🕒 Metro lines: Line 2 to Liantang Port or Line 5 to Yijing Station, convenient travel 🚊 Exploring the surrounding food is also a small weekend happiness! 🌸 **Fengyan Ancient Temple (Bao'an)** 🕉Fengyan Ancient Temple Free admission, a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle 🌵 Opening hours: 6 AM to 7:30 PM 🕒 Bus guide: Take Line 11 to Tangwei Station, then take a taxi 🚏 Feel the charm of ancient culture and let your soul be cleansed! 🙏 **Dongshan Temple (Dapeng)** 🙏Dongshan Temple Free admission, a serene place by the sea 🌊 Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM 🕒 Direct bus: M471/M457 to Dongshan Temple Station, enjoy the beauty of the sea breeze and tranquility 🏖 Take photos to record this rare moment of tranquility! 🙏 **Prajna Zen Temple (Longgang)** 🙏Prajna Zen Temple Free admission, guided by the light of wisdom ✨ Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM 🕒 Metro station: Line 10 to Yabao Station, Exit A1/E1, step into the world of Zen 🍃 Feel the peace deep inside and let your thoughts fly! 🌸 **Chiwan Tianhou Palace (Nanshan)** 🕉Chiwan Port Free admission, a place of blessing by the harbor 🏴‍☠ Opening hours: 9 AM to 4 PM 🕒 Metro station: Line 2 to Chiwan Station, Exit B/C, feel the unique charm of the harbor city 🌊 Stroll along the seaside and feel the dialogue between the waves and your soul! 🙏 **Miaojue Temple (Longgang)** 🙏Miaojue Temple Ticket: 15 yuan 📝 Opening hours: 7 AM to 6 PM 🕒 Transportation tips: No direct metro access, it is recommended to drive or take bus 932 to Dakang Market Station, bus 357 to Longcun Road Intersection 🚗 Explore the surrounding natural scenery and make every trip meaningful!

Hongfa temple is located in Shenzhen, China. You have to buy tickets for entering to the temple. They accept only cash or WeChat pay. Also, you have to buy bus ticket to the temple, if not it is quite far for walking to the temple. In side the temple, you can donate the money via Alipay or WeChat pay as well and your donation will show on the screen. Moreover, there are incense sticks both for you to pick up, so you can go to the booth and scan qr code, so the incense sticks will be dropped for you. There are many rooms for you to visit in this temple. When you would like to go back from the temple, you have to pay the bus ticket again. #Temple #shenzhen #china

Shenzhen Hongfa Temple ‼The latest and most comprehensive guide 📍How to get there: Self-driving🚗: Can be reserved at "Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden". Numbers are released at 8:00 am every day, and you can reserve for the same day and the next day. (It is recommended to grab a number one day in advance on holidays) Subway🚇: Subway lines 2/8 Xianhu Road C2 exit, straight ahead for less than 10 minutes. 📍Ticket purchase🎟: Hongfa Temple is located in Xianhu Botanical Garden. To enter Xianhu, you need to buy a ticket, the ways and times to purchase are: 1. Free before 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm. 2. "Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden" online ticket purchase/on-site purchase: Full price ticket/adult: 15 yuan/person Half ticket (5 yuan/person): 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) to 18 years old (including 18 years old), students; Free ticket: Children under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters in height, elders over 60 years old (including 60 years old) 3. Botanical garden ticket purchase and entry time is 8:00-18:00 4. Free opening hours are: 6:00-8:00 and 18:00-21:30; 📍How to get to Hongfa Temple after entering the park: 1. Take the green bus directly, full ticket 3 yuan/person, child ticket 1.5 yuan/person. About 5 minutes 2. Follow the crowd up, about 30 minutes. 3. There is a Humanistic Buddhism Museum at the entrance, a tea set exhibition, and many consecrated jewelry for sale 4. You cannot bring your own incense! Scan the code at the incense dispenser at the entrance to get three free incense sticks/Incense will be distributed for free by staff at the temple entrance. 📍Praying: Heavenly King Hall - the main hall of Hongfa Temple Garland Hall - for wealth Great Hero Hall - Manjushri Bodhisattva (for education), Samantabhadra Bodhisattva - for career (back) Guanyin Hall - for marriage Ksitigarbha Hall - for filial piety Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall - for peace (offer to Buddha 3999 yuan/year, renewal 2000 yuan/year; 39999/no lifting) Thousand Bodhisattva Hall - for children (there is a golden plaque that grants wishes, folks, this is for praying for children! Very effective, my friend went and got pregnant immediately,) Worship from left to right, do not take the same path back. 📍Buddha card collection: From the Great Hero Hall to the corridor leading to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall (super crowded, had to queue up every time I went. Don't follow the crowd! There are other places where you don't have to queue up) Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall: You can scan the code to receive a lapis lazuli Buddha card Thousand Bodhisattva Hall: Here you can scan the code to receive a wish-fulfilling Buddha card for free 📍Vegetarian meals: 1. Free vegetarian meals at Hongfa Temple: Next to the Great Hero Hall, pass the small corridor next to the Guanyin Hall. Opening hours: 11:00-12:30, 17:00-17:30 Very long queues! Remember to go early. 2. Fushun Vegetarian Restaurant: Better environment, but more expensive! Opening hours: 10:00-19:30 📍Sutra copying: 1. Sutra Copying Institute (free): Forgot to record the address, everyone ask the volunteers Opening hours 9:00-16:00 2. Next to the Lapis Lazuli Hall: Charges 99 yuan/person

Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden Tickets 🎫15r per person, ticket verification at the botanical garden gate Hongfa Temple does not need to charge anymore🆓 If you come out of Exit C3 of Xianhu Road on the subway, you will see the park gate in about 10 minutes. You can take the green bus to Hongfa Temple after entering the gate (bus fee is 3r per person, scan the QR code) If time permits, you can walk up the mountain You can feel the magnetic field inside the temple Make a wish sincerely. You can scan the QR code to get a Buddhist card in the temple. There are staff at each temple who can offer incense. Today is a rainy day, a different green oxygen bar in the mountains When traveling, remember to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes. There are many green plants🪴 and mosquitoes in the garden. Pay attention to protection! There won’t be too many people during the weekdays. You can avoid weekends and choose weekday times. There is also a wedding meal in the temple, so remember not to waste it! Eat it all Pay homage to the Buddha in a civilized manner, and be sincere and spiritual I wish everyone all your wishes come true💜

| Hongfa Temple.. Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden | Hongfa Temple. We drove there~ Arrived at 10 am and there were still parking spots available. We didn't take the bus, it took about 40 minutes to walk up to Hongfa Temple. Upon entering, you can scan a QR code to get three incense sticks for free. After making an offering, it was just the right time for a vegetarian meal. Vegetarian meal time: 11:30-12:30 It was delicious~ You are required to finish all your food without leaving any leftovers. After visiting Hongfa Temple, we went to Xianhu, where we saw the banyan tree planted by Grandpa Deng. It has grown very large and is thriving now. Then we strolled down leisurely~ The total tour time was about 4 hours.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Hongfa Temple The incense is very strong, it is said to be a very efficacious temple, leisurely view the scenery, burn incense and pray for blessings!

New Year's Day, of course, go to Hongfa Temple for blessings🍁 2024 is the 'Shun' Dragon Guanyin card✨ There is also the 'Joy' Maitreya Buddha card The 'Heaven and Earth' Metasequoia has also turned a bit red Hurry up and go with friends👬 〰️ ✅Tickets are 10 yuan per person, after entering you can choose to take the bus🚌3 yuan per person, if you walk it will take about half an hour. If you take the bus, you can go to the temple first after arriving at Hongfa Temple, and then walk back to Heaven and Earth. . ✅Hongfa Temple does not need to be booked, you can go directly in, there is an incense machine at the door, and there are also volunteers distributing incense at the gate, do not step on the threshold, men step in with the left foot and out with the right foot, women step in with the right foot and out with the left foot . ✅Card collection guide⏩️ Corridor to the right of the Thousand Bodhisattva Hall - Dragon Year Guanyin Card Next to the elevator in the Ten Thousand Buddha Hall - Dragon Year Guanyin Card Thousand Bodhisattva Hall - Dragon Year Guanyin Card Zen Tea - Dragon Year Guanyin Card Corridor to the left of the Thousand Bodhisattva Hall - Maitreya Card Ten Thousand Buddha Hall - Maitreya Card Next to the guest hall - Maitreya Card