Sanping Temple
三平寺
An ancient temple deep in the mountains of Pinghe County, founded in the Tang dynasty and dedicated to Sanping Patriarch. It is the ancestral home of the Sanping Patriarch faith in southern Fujian and Taiwan.
Sanping Temple lies in Sanping Valley in Wenfeng Town, Pinghe County. It was founded in the Tang dynasty by Zen Master Yizhong, who is revered as the “Sanping Patriarch.” Many branch temples in southern Fujian and Taiwan trace their origins here. The temple is built into the mountainside, surrounded by ancient trees, and its remains include a pagoda hall and the Tiger Crawling Spring. The environment is peaceful. It is about 60 kilometers from Zhangzhou city and can be combined with the Guanxi honey pomelo growing area in Pinghe and tulou routes. Driving is recommended.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Nanshan Temple
- Zhangzhou Confucian Temple
- Zhangzhou Old Town
- Tenfu Tea Museum
- Yundongyan
- Daimei Ancient Village
- Zhaojiabao Castle
- Baijiao Ciji Temple