Chinese Temple, Shravasti
Chinese Temple
A Chinese-tradition Buddhist temple near Jetavana Monastery, with Chinese-style halls and Buddha statues, where Chinese pilgrimage groups often pay homage and rest.
The Chinese Temple is a short distance south of the entrance to Jetavana Monastery. It is one of the few Chinese-tradition Buddhist temples in Shravasti. Its red-pillared, yellow-tiled halls stand out in the Indian countryside, and the main hall enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha. Pilgrimage groups from mainland China and Taiwan, China, as well as from Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, often come here to worship, chant sutras, or rest. Chinese is spoken.
Admission is free. Shoes must be removed before entering the halls, and visitors should keep quiet. Opening hours are set by the temple. It can be visited on foot together with the Sri Lankan and Burmese temples.
Opening hours
Open daytime (per temple)