Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (500 Lohan Temple)
Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
A Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Tanjungpinang dedicated to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Five hundred life-sized arhat statues, each with a different expression, stand in neat rows and make a striking sight.
Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva lies on the eastern outskirts of Tanjungpinang, close to the airport. Chinese visitors call it the “Temple of a Thousand Buddhas” or the “500 Lohan Temple” after its five hundred arhat statues. Several hundred life-sized stone arhats stand in orderly rows across the courtyard, and each has its own posture, expression and attributes. Some are laughing heartily while others rest their chins in thought. The main hall enshrines Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and has a Chinese-style design, and the grounds are neat. Entry is free, and donations are welcome. Getting there: a taxi from central Tanjungpinang takes about 20 minutes, and a hired car from the northern resort areas takes about an hour. Note: dress appropriately, and do not climb on or sit on the arhat statues.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha
- Tanjungpinang Old Town
- Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum
- Senggarang Chinese Village & Temples
- Penyengat Island
- Trikora Beach
- Mount Bintan
- Pulau Beralas Pasir