Dongtai Dragon King Ancient Temple

Dongtai Dragon King Ancient Temple

Dongtai Dragon King Ancient Temple is a cultural tourism site.

A national AA-level tourist attraction. In the early 1930s, local fishermen spontaneously built it to pray for safe voyages while fishing. Before setting out to sea, they would come here to worship the Dragon King Bodhisattva. Over time, it became a local tradition, and the Dragon King Bodhisattva came to be regarded as a guardian deity for peace, prosperity, and favorable weather. The temple has long been enveloped in incense, with worshippers coming in an endless stream. After enduring several instances of destruction and restoration, it regained its glory in 2006. Designed with simplicity, elegance, uniqueness, and grandeur in mind, it reflects both historical features and modern style. The temple complex features interwoven halls, pavilions, and towers. The newly crafted Buddha statues inside the halls are solemn and lifelike, creating a magnificent sight. The ancient temple houses the longest wooden reclining Buddha in Asia — a 38-meter-long seaside reclining Buddha.

Source: Party History Research Office of the CPC Yancheng Municipal Committee