Tianjin Jade Buddha Temple

Tianjin Jade Buddha Temple

The Tianjin Jade Buddha Temple is a national AAA-level tourist attraction and a cultural tourism site.

The Jade Buddha Temple was originally known as "Facao Temple." It was first built between the Zhou and Sui dynasties (approximately 557–581 AD) and was destroyed in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican period. In August 2003, the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Religious Affairs approved the reconstruction of the temple. In May 2010, the temple was completed and opened to the public, and was renamed the "Jade Buddha Temple." Covering an area of 400 acres, the temple’s main axis extends from south to north and includes, in sequence, the Mountain Gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Reclining Buddha Hall. On the east side are the Manjusri Hall, Guanyin Hall, and the Guest Reception Hall, while on the west side are the Samantabhadra Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, and the Distribution Center for Buddhist items. The various halls are connected by covered walkways. The architecture is grand, classic, and elegant, harmonious with nature, rich in Buddhist characteristics, and pleasing in its ethnic and folk decorative elements. The temple’s most distinctive feature is the enshrinement of over ten thousand jade Buddha statues from Myanmar. Among them, the Reclining Buddha in the Reclining Buddha Hall is 7 meters long, 3 meters high, and weighs 25 tons. It was carved from a single piece of natural jade, featuring smooth texture, delicate carving, and a refined color—truly a treasure of human craftsmanship. Since its opening, the temple has seen increasing numbers of worshippers and has become an important center for Buddhist activities and tourism in the Tianjin-Beijing region and even across North China.

Ticket Price: Free

Scenic Area Rating: AAA

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Best Visiting Season: All seasons

Address: West side of Jinqing Highway, Dangcheng Village, Xinkou Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin

Phone: 27994384

Dangcheng Village: Dangcheng Village is located 1.5 kilometers west of the Xinkou Town government seat. It borders the Ziya River to the west and the Jinqing Highway to the east. With a population of nearly 8,000 and over 15,400 acres of land, the village is primarily engaged in agriculture and is the most populous natural village in Xiqing District. The village contains historical sites such as the Guan Yu Temple and the Gao Family Ancestral Hall. A new Thousand Jade Buddha Temple has also been built here, which has been designated as one of Tianjin’s fourth batch of key cultural relics protection units.

A look into Dangcheng’s history reveals a span of over 2,700 years, supported by extensive historical research. As early as the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, it was already a village inhabited by common people. Dangcheng Village in the Spring and Autumn...  More detailed information about Dangcheng Village++