Chengtian Temple
承天寺
One of Quanzhou's three major Buddhist monasteries, a quiet old temple in the middle of the city, with banyan trees, an ancient pagoda and the former residence of Master Hongyi. It is less crowded than Kaiyuan Temple.
Chengtian Temple lies in a narrow alley called Nanjun Lane in Licheng District. It was first built during the Five Dynasties period. Together with Kaiyuan Temple and Chongfu Temple, it is one of Quanzhou's three great monasteries. Master Hongyi stayed here in his later years. The temple sits hidden in the city's back streets. Its ancient banyan trees, stone pagoda and meditation courtyard garden are peaceful, making it a good place to slow down. Free admission. A visit takes about 40 minutes. It can be reached on foot from Zhongshan Road and can be combined with the Confucian Temple and the Zhongshan Road pedestrian street.
Opening hours
07:00–17:30 (check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Zhongshan Road & Bell Tower
- Quanzhou Confucian Temple
- Tonghuai Guanyue Temple
- Qingjing Mosque
- West Street (Xijie)
- Kaiyuan Temple & Twin Pagodas
- Quanzhou Tianhou Temple
- Deji Gate Ruins