Lingshan Temple, Chaoyang
灵山寺
A thousand-year-old temple founded by Zen Master Dadian in the Tang dynasty, where Han Yu is said to have debated the Dharma with Dadian, and the Liuyi Pavilion marks the site of the “Han Yu leaves his robe” legend.
Lingshan Temple is located in Tongyu Town, Chaoyang District, Shantou. It was founded by Patriarch Dadian during the Zhenyuan era of the Tang dynasty and is a famous Chan Buddhist temple in eastern Guangdong. When Han Yu was exiled to Chaozhou in the Tang dynasty, he visited Dadian three times, and when they parted he left his robe as a gift. The Liuyi (“Leaving Robe”) Pavilion beside the temple commemorates this. The temple is built into the mountain, with grand halls, and a Dadian Patriarch Pagoda stands on the mountain behind it. Entry is free. The temple is about 1 hour by car from downtown Shantou. You can combine it with Wenguang Pagoda and Lianhua Peak for a day trip around Chaoyang.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 am–5:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Wenguang Pagoda, Chaoyang
- Lianhuafeng Scenic Area
- Queshi Bridge
- Jinxian Gate, Jieyang
- Jieyang City God Temple
- Jieyang Confucian Temple
- Shantou Qiaopi Museum
- Old Mazu Temple & Laomagong Stage