Puguang Temple
普光禅寺
A Ming-dynasty temple in downtown Zhangjiajie, listed as a provincial cultural heritage site. Its complex is well preserved and quiet, with few visitors.
Puguang Temple is near the Ancient Embankment, northwest of downtown Zhangjiajie. It was first built in the 11th year of the Yongle era (1413) and was funded by the commander of the Yongding Guard during the Ming dynasty. It is one of the best-preserved ancient architectural complexes in northwestern Hunan and is protected as a provincial cultural heritage site. Inside are the Great Hero Hall, the Jade Emperor Pavilion, the Guanyin Pavilion, and the Baiyang Ancient Temple. The halls are arranged according to the terrain, and the Ming and Qing wooden structures and stone carvings are worth a closer look. Remnants of a Confucian Temple and a Martial Temple stand nearby. Entry is free or costs a small fee. A visit takes about 1 hour, and there are few pilgrims or tourists, so it is a good stop while wandering downtown. It is about 1 km from Dayong Ancient Town and within walking distance.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Dayong Ancient Town & Seventy-Two Qi Lou
- Tianmen Mountain Cableway
- Tujia Folk Customs Park
- Tianmen Fox Fairy Show
- Tianmen Cave & Heaven-Linking Avenue
- Tianmen Mountain
- Tianmen Mountain Glass Skywalk
- Tianmen Mountain Temple