Renshou Temple
仁寿寺
A Ming dynasty temple on Zumiao Road. Its seven-story Ruyi Treasure Pagoda is a landmark of the old town of Chancheng, and the temple is busy with worshippers. It can be combined with the Ancestral Temple and Lingnan Tiandi.
Renshou Temple is located on Zumiao Road in Chancheng District. It was first built during the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty and was once one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Foshan. The seven-story octagonal Ruyi Treasure Pagoda inside the temple was built in the early Republic of China period and is the most prominent pagoda in the old town. The temple is modest in size, with the Great Buddha Hall, the pagoda courtyard, and a vegetarian restaurant closely clustered together. Daily worshippers are numerous. It is a five-minute walk from the Ancestral Temple. Entry is free, and it is generally open from 07:00 to 17:00. It can be a stop on the walking route from the Ancestral Temple to Lingnan Tiandi, and 30 to 40 minutes is enough for a visit.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Foshan Ancestral Temple & Wong Fei-hung Memorial Hall
- Lingnan Tiandi
- Liang Garden
- Tongji Bridge (Foshan)
- Qiandeng Lake Park
- Nanfeng Ancient Kiln
- Chencun Flower World
- Pingzhou Jade Street