Guangji Temple
广济寺
A Tang-dynasty temple at the southwestern foot of Zheshan, known as Little Jiuhua. Zhe Pagoda and the Dicui Pavilion, where Huang Tingjian studied, are highlights.
Guangji Temple lies at the southwest foot of Zheshan and was founded in the Tang dynasty. According to legend, Kim Gyo-gak, a prince of Silla and an incarnation of Ksitigarbha, stayed here before heading to Mount Jiuhua, which is why it is known as Little Jiuhua. Pilgrims bound for Mount Jiuhua often stop here first to burn incense. The temple is built into the hillside. The Zhe Pagoda, a Song-dynasty brick pagoda on the rear hill, forms the scene known as Clear Mist over Zhe Pagoda. Beside it, the Dicui Pavilion is said to be where the Northern Song scholar Huang Tingjian studied. Entry is cheap or free, depending on the day. Pilgrims are most numerous during the Ksitigarbha festival on the seventh lunar month.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zheshan Park
- Jinghu Lake Park
- Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
- Yugengshan & St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Wuhu Old Town
- Zhongjiang Pagoda
- Wuhu Binjiang Park
- Former Wuhu Customs House