Guangzhou Chunyang Temple

Guangzhou Chunyang Temple

Guangzhou Chunyang Temple is a municipal-level cultural heritage site in Guangzhou.

Chunyang Temple is the largest Taoist temple in Guangzhou and a municipal-level cultural heritage site. It is located on Shuzhu Hill in Haizhu District and was first built in the fourth year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1824 AD). According to geologists, Shuzhu Hill was formed from lava deposits of a volcanic eruption that occurred two hundred million years ago. Historical figures such as Yang Fu of the Han Dynasty, Cui Jupo of the Song Dynasty, and Ji Lan, the founder of the Lingnan School of Painting in the Qing Dynasty, all lectured here. Chunyang Temple was built in 1824 by Li Mingche, a renowned Taoist master of the Lingnan region during the Qing Dynasty.

Among Taoists in Guangzhou, there is a saying: “Go north to Sanyuan Palace, go south to Chunyang Temple.” Although situated within a bustling commercial area, the temple offers a serene and secluded world once you pass through its mountain gate. Chunyang Temple stands out not only for its architectural style and the various Taoist deities enshrined within, but also for the refined cultural ambiance it exudes. Yet what leaves the deepest impression is its commitment to preserving Chinese culture. Taoism is inseparably linked with traditional Chinese culture, earning it the title of "living culture" of China, with its vitality deeply rooted in this cultural foundation.

Address: Shuzhu Hill, Wufeng Village, Xin'gang West Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province

Transportation: Take Business Line 2 or Night Bus Line 12.

Address: No. 268 Ruikang Road, Xin'gang West, Guangzhou City

Type: Geological & Landscape Temple

Recommended Visiting Time: 2–3 hours

Phone: 020-84189071

Opening Hours:

8:00-16:45

Ticket Information:

Door Price: 3.0 RMB

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Guangzhou Municipal Cultural Heritage Sites