Youmin Temple
佑民寺
A thousand-year-old temple in the heart of old Nanchang, housing one of southern China’s largest bronze Buddhas, busy with worshippers and beside East Lake.
Youmin Temple was first built during the Liang dynasty of the Southern Dynasties and is one of Nanchang’s oldest Buddhist temples; it was once a centre for the teachings of the Tang-dynasty Chan master Mazu Daoyi. The Welcoming Bronze Buddha in the Bronze Buddha Hall stands about 9.8 metres tall and is known as “Jiangnan’s Number One Bronze Buddha.” The temple also houses a large bronze bell cast in the Ming dynasty. Located in the old city centre next to Baihuazhou and Bayi Park, it is within walking distance. Admission is inexpensive or free (confirm on site), and worshippers are most numerous on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Baihuazhou & Bayi Park
- Jiangxi Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall
- Shengli Road Pedestrian Street
- Nanchang August 1st Uprising Museum
- Bayi Square
- Former Headquarters of He Long (Nanchang Uprising)
- Wanshou Palace Historic Block
- Tengwang Pavilion
Places to eat nearby
- Huijia Chifan Authentic Nanchang Cuisine (Jiandeguan Head Branch)
- Dapinghuo Fresh & Spicy Stir-fry (Hamajie Branch)
- Master Li's Home Cooking
- Huangji Clay-pot Simmered Soup (Guangchang East Road Branch)
- Longlaowu Soup Restaurant (Zhanqian West Road Branch)
- Tangwali Traditional Jiangxi Cuisine (First Block Branch)