Zhenhai Temple
镇海寺
A Tibetan Buddhist temple south of Taihuai Town, home to the Qing-dynasty stupa of the Third Changkya Living Buddha, whose stupa body is finely carved.
Zhenhai Temple lies in a valley about 5 km south of Taihuai Town. It is a Tibetan Buddhist temple on Mount Wutai, known as the Yellow Temple, and in the Qing dynasty it was the residence of the Changkya Living Buddha. Inside the Yongle Courtyard stands the stupa of the Third Changkya Living Buddha, Rolpai Dorje. The white marble stupa body is carved with the Eight Great Bodhisattvas and scenes from Buddhist stories, with fine craftsmanship that makes it a highlight of Qing-dynasty stone carving on Mount Wutai. Pine forests surround the temple, making the setting peaceful with few visitors. A scenic area entry ticket for Mount Wutai is required (subject to the official announcement). It can be arranged as a half-day tour on the southern route together with Nanshan Temple and Guanyin Cave.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (follow temple notices)
Nearby sights
- Nanshan Temple
- Longquan Temple
- Shuxiang Temple
- Guanyin Cave
- Wuye Temple (Wanfo Pavilion)
- Tayuan Temple & Great White Pagoda
- Xiantong Temple
- Luohou Temple