Anzhou Tianning Temple

Anzhou Tianning Temple

Anzhou Tianning Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Anzhou Tianning Temple is located in Anzhou Town, an ancient town in Anxin County, approximately 75 li (about 37.5 kilometers) east of Baoding. Originally built during the Tang Dynasty, the temple is said to have been constructed by the eminent monk Kuiji, also known as the "Three-Cart Monk." Over the past thousand years, the temple has undergone several restorations. It suffered severe damage during the Cultural Revolution, with most of its buildings repurposed for other uses.

In recent years, with the support of the Baoding Municipal Religious Affairs Bureau and people from all walks of life, as well as the efforts of the temple’s abbot and monks, restoration and expansion work is now underway. The halls are being renovated, Buddha statues remolded, and ritual instruments recast, gradually restoring the ancient temple to its former glory, when its grand architecture reached the clouds and its golden hues shone brilliantly against the sky.

Transportation Guide

Location: Within Anzhou Town, Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province

Getting There: Take a bus from Anxin County to Anzhou, then transfer to a minibus to reach the temple.