Hongfu Temple

　　    Hongfu Temple is a key cultural relic protection unit of Guizhou Province and is listed among the nationally important open temples announced by the State Council. The temple is nestled in a valley embraced by Zhàngbō Peak, Bǎotǎ Peak, and Xiàngwáng Peak of Qianling Mountain. Its halls feature an elegant, solemn, and classic architectural style, with winding corridors and expansive covered walkways laid out with meticulous precision, exuding a refined, serene, and ancient charm. Major structures include the Fahua Pagoda, Nine Dragons Bathing the Buddha stone wall, the Grand Mountain Gate, the Bell and Drum Towers, the Heavenly King Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Jade Buddha Hall, the Scripture Depository, the Dharma Hall, the Guest Hall, the Shuāngguì Tower, the Abbot’s Courtyard, the Stele Corridor, the Five Contemplations Dining Hall, the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, and the Vegetarian Fragrance Dining Hall, totaling 72 buildings of various sizes. Including the Liberation Pond and teahouse areas, the site spans 11,433 square meters.

　　    In the 11th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1672), Monk Chisong arrived in the region during his travels, built a thatched hut in the mountains, and later raised funds to construct the temple. In the early years of the Republic of China, it served as the headquarters of the Guizhou Buddhist Association. Hongfu Temple preserves a collection of precious historical relics and cultural artifacts: first, the Nine-Turn Path (commonly known as the 24-Words Sealed Path) pioneered by Chisong; second, the Ancient Buddha Cave visited by Xu Xiake; third, the Fahua Pagoda standing prominently to the right front outside the mountain gate; fourth, the Memorial Stupa of Chisong, the founding monk, and the stupa forest of successive abbots; fifth, a stele corridor inscribed with poems written by hundreds of individuals including [names redacted]; sixth, the Tripitaka bestowed by the Qing Qianlong court; seventh, the twelve-volume "Qianling Mountain Annals" compiled by Chisong; eighth, the Ming Chenghua bronze bell hanging in the Bell Tower; and ninth, the Five Hundred Arhats statues.

　　    With the care and attention of the provincial and municipal governments, support from all sectors of society, and the contributions of monastic and lay followers, the temple has not only been fully renovated and radiates renewed spiritual splendor but has also gained new structures, enhancing its solemn and majestic atmosphere. It has become a grand and dignified Zen temple of the Linji school in Guizhou, known for its pure monastic discipline.

　　    Address: No. 187 Zaoshan Road, Yunyan District, Guiyang City (within Qianling Mountain Park)

　　    Type: Temple

　　    Recommended visiting time: About 1 hour

　　    Phone: 0851-6825606

　　    Opening hours:

　　    6:30–18:00

　　    Admission:

　　    5 RMB

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