Langya Temple
琅琊寺
An ancient Tang-dynasty temple on the slopes of Langya Mountain, founded in the Dali era. Its halls cling to the hillside beneath towering old trees, and it is one of eastern Anhui's most famous temples.
Langya Temple sits halfway up Langya Mountain. It was founded during the Dali era of Emperor Daizong of the Tang dynasty and was once called Baoying Temple. It is a famous Buddhist temple in eastern Anhui. The buildings rise in tiers along the mountain's contours, including the Great Hero Hall (Daxiong Hall), the Sutra Library and the Guanyin Hall. Ancient trees surround the site and springs trickle nearby, and the temple grounds hold many historic relics, including cliff inscriptions and the Zhuoying Spring. From the Pavilion of the Drunken Old Man, you can walk the old path for about 30 minutes to reach it. Continuing uphill leads to the Nantian Gate and the Huifeng Pavilion. Please keep quiet inside the temple and do not photograph Buddha statues without permission.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Langya Mountain
- Zuiweng Pavilion
- Fengle Pavilion
- Chuzhou Museum
- Wu Jingzi Memorial Hall
- Huangfushan National Forest Park
- Chishan Lake National Wetland Park
- Langxiang Migu Karst Maze