King Ashoka Temple
阿育王寺
A thousand-year-old temple enshrining a true relic of Shakyamuni, and the only temple in China named after the ancient Indian King Ashoka.
King Ashoka Temple is located in Baochuang, Wuxiang Town, Yinzhou District. Founded in the Western Jin dynasty, it is famous for enshrining a true relic of Shakyamuni. It is the only temple in China named after the ancient Indian King Ashoka. During the Southern Song it was one of the Five Chan Mountains, and it is a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit. Highlights within the temple include the Relic Hall, the East and West Pagodas, and Tang and Song stone inscriptions. Admission is low (check on site). It can be combined with nearby Tiantong Temple as a day trip. Take the metro or a bus to Wuxiang and transfer, or drive for about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tiantong Temple
- Ningbo Youngor Zoo
- Dongqian Lake
- Southern Song Stone Carvings Park
- Zhaobao Mountain & Zhenhai Coastal Defense Sites
- Hanling Old Street
- Qing'an Guild Hall
- Ningbo Old Bund