Tianjin Jade Buddha Temple

　　The Jade Buddha Temple was formerly 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 main axis of the temple runs from south to north and includes, in sequence, the Mountain Gate, the Heavenly King Hall, 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 corridors. The architecture is grand, simple, and elegant, in harmony with nature, rich in Buddhist characteristics, and pleasing in ethnic and folk design. The most distinctive feature of the temple is that it houses over ten thousand jade Buddha statues from Myanmar. Among them, the Reclining Buddha statue enshrined 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, elegant color, and exquisite craftsmanship, making it a true treasure. Since its opening, the temple has seen increasing numbers of worshippers and has become an important Buddhist activity site and tourist destination in the Beijing-Tianjin region and even across North China.

　　Ticket Price: Free

　　Scenic Area Rating: AAA

　　Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

　　Best Visiting Season: All seasons

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

　　Phone: 27994384

Tianjin Jade Buddha Temple is aAAA-level scenic spot