Nanhai Zen Temple, Asia's Largest Zen Sanctuary

Nanhai Avenue, Runan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province
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Temple

Introduction

Nanhai Zen Temple is located in Runan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, China. Covering an area of over 500 acres, it is a nationalAAAA scenic spot. The temple has a vast amount of architecture, with the main building of the Grand Buddha Hall being square and covering an area of 6,400 square meters with a depth of 2 meters. The mountain gate archway is 50 meters long and 31 meters high, containing 12 granite arches with a unique style. The corridor is 500 meters long and 20 meters wide. In the northeast is the Bai Gongshangren Pagoda House, with a well-planned layout. The pagoda is carved out of granite, combining ancient Chinese architecture and modern Southeast Asian tower-building art styles.
Address
Nanhai Avenue, Runan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province
Opening hours
07:00-17:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 16:30 (Monday-Sunday from June 1 to August 31) 06:00-17:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 16:30 (Monday-Sunday from December 1 to February 28 of the following year)
Transportation
Take a bus from Zhumadian to Runan County, and the scenic spots are located inside the county town.
Phone 0396-8039448;0396-8023633

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