Fengguo Temple
奉国寺
Built in the ninth year of the Kaitai era of the Liao dynasty. The Great Hero Hall is the largest surviving Liao-dynasty timber structure, and the seven colored Liao clay Buddhas inside are its highlight.
Fengguo Temple lies on East Street in Yi County, Jinzhou, and was first built in 1020, the ninth year of the Kaitai era of the Liao dynasty. Its Great Hero Hall is nine bays wide and is the largest surviving Liao-dynasty timber structure. It is a major site under national cultural heritage protection, and it was once grouped together with Dule Temple in Jixian and Huayan Temple in Datong. Inside the hall are seven colored Liao clay Buddhas, known as the 'Seven Buddhas of the Past.' The roof beams still carry Liao-dynasty painted decoration, along with Yuan-dynasty murals and inscribed stone tablets from various periods. Admission is about CNY 50. The hall is dimly lit and photography is prohibited, so it is recommended to hire a guide. It is about 60 km from Jinzhou's urban area, about 1 hour's drive by car, and it can be combined with the Wanfotang Grottoes in one trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00