Ci'en Temple (Shenyang)
慈恩寺
Shenyang's largest Han Chinese Buddhist temple, dating from the late Ming and early Qing, and one of the most famous public monasteries in Northeast China.
Ci'en Temple is on Ci'en Temple Lane off Da Nan Street in Shenhe District. Its origins go back to the Ming dynasty, and it was expanded during the Shunzhi reign of the Qing. It is one of the four great Buddhist monasteries in Northeast China and is home to the Liaoning Buddhist Association. The temple faces east, and its gate, Heavenly King Hall, Great Hall of Buddha, ordination platform, and Sutra Library stand in sequence along the axis. The architecture is simple and austere, and incense offerings are abundant. Admission is free or about 5 yuan, subject to on-site confirmation, and a visit takes about 40 minutes. Take a taxi of about 10 minutes from Qingnian Dajie Station on Metro Line 2 or Huaiyuanmen Station on Line 1. The Xiaoheyan Morning Market and Wanquan Park nearby can be added to your plans.
Opening hours
7:30 am–4:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Xiaoheyan Morning Market
- Marshal Zhang's Mansion
- Mukden Palace (Shenyang Imperial Palace)
- Liu Laogen Grand Stage
- Zhongjie Pedestrian Street
- Hun River & Wulihe Park
- Youth Park & Liaoning TV Tower
- Shengjing Grand Theatre