Gude Temple
古德寺
A century-old Buddhist temple in Hankou. Its Yuantong Hall blends a Burmese stupa-style spire, Roman-style colonnades and Chinese temple elements, making it a popular photo spot in Wuhan.
Gude Temple is on Huangpu Road, Shangpo, in Jiangan District. It was first built in the late Qing dynasty and expanded between 1914 and 1919. Its main Yuantong Hall has an extremely rare architectural style, combining a Burmese stupa-like pointed roof, ancient Roman colonnades and Chinese temple elements. It is known as a “rare case in Chinese Buddhist architecture” and is one of Wuhan's most famous photo spots. Admission is free (subject to on-site confirmation). Please keep quiet, and photography is not allowed inside the hall. About a 10-minute walk from Toudaojie Station on Metro Line 1. It can be linked with the Hankou riverbank and Lihuangpi Road.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wuhan Tiandi
- Zhiyin Boat Immersive Show
- Hankou Riverside Park
- Lihuangpi Road
- Site of the August 7th Meeting
- Bagong House
- Jiqing Street
- Wuhan Art Museum