Hansha Zang Temple

Hansha Zang Temple

Hansha Zang Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Hansha Zang Temple

Hansha Zang Temple is located in Hansha Village, Mengmao Town, and is one of the most famous zang temples in Ruili. The former abbot of Hansha Temple, Elder Wubinya Wensha, was a renowned eminent monk of Southern Theravāda Buddhism, highly respected among the faithful. He served as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Buddhist Association of China, and Vice President of the Buddhist Association of Yunnan Province. In 2002, Elder Wubinya Wensha passed away. His funeral — the grand “Ten Thousand People’s La Luo Ceremony” and memorial Dharma assembly — was the largest, highest-level, and most attended ceremony in the history of Dehong Prefecture. Tens of thousands of people from the China-Myanmar border region and his disciples attended the memorial service.

The term “zangfang” (zang temple) generally refers to a Buddhist monastery — a place where monks practice and live, and where monks preach the Dharma. Built within a Dai ethnic village, Hansha Zang Temple is a structure surrounded by phoenix bamboo and drooping banyan trees, featuring distinctive ethnic characteristics. It represents the essence of Dai architecture and is an artistic treasury of Dai culture. According to Dai historical records, during the ancient Mengmao Kingdom, it once briefly served as the capital, and there is also a legend that it was originally a resting place for mandarin ducks.

Hansha Zang Temple is a stilt-style building, majestic and beautiful, with richly colorful decorations. A tall statue of Sakyamuni Buddha sits cross-legged on the pedestal, dignified and serene, with a kind expression, flanked by five major disciples. The temple roof and walls are painted with auspicious motifs such as peacocks, white elephants, and qilin (mythical creatures), while the beams are adorned with many colorful long streamers, giving the temple a magnificent and splendid appearance.

Time Needed

1 hour

Transportation

Take Bus No. 1 from the South Bus Station in Ruili to the entrance of Hansha Village (fare: 3 RMB); alternatively, you can hire a car from Ruili City.

Ticket Price

Free

Location

Hansha Village, Mengmao Town, Ruili City, Yunnan Province

Mengmao Subdistrict: A town under the jurisdiction of Ruili City and the location of the municipal government. Established during the Ming Dynasty as the hereditary Mengmao Pacification Commission, it remained unchanged through the Qing Dynasty and the Republican era. In 1969, it became Mengmao Commune, and in 1984, it was restructured as a town. Located at the foot of Mengxiu Mountain in the southwestern part of the city, it is known as a green treasure land where “it feels like summer all year round, with little cold and no real winter, flowers blooming perennially, and fruits and melons fresh in all seasons.” It covers an area of 23.4 square kilometers and has a population of 87,000. The forest coverage rate is 21.1%. It administers two administrative villages: Mengmao and Jiegang. The main agricultural products include grain crops, sugarcane, rubber, and tea, along with coffee, vegetables, fruits, cardamom, and pepper. ... Mengmao Subdistrict detailed information++