Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple

　　Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple, known as "Wabajie" in the Dai language, is the pilgrimage center for Buddhist devotees in Xishuangbanna. The temple is situated at the southern end of the backyard of the Manting Mansion in Jinghong city, sharing the same compound with the Buddhist Institute. Grand Buddhist Temple

　　Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple and the Buddhist Institute cover an area of more than 3,000 square meters, enclosed by walls to form a rectangular courtyard. The main gate of the courtyard is on the north side and connects to Manting Park. The current built-up area within the courtyard is approximately 1,100 square meters. The main structures include the main hall, known in the Dai language as "Wei Han," the teaching building of the Buddhist Institute, monks' quarters called "Hong Nuan," and the unfinished "Bo Su" (Lotus Summit Buddha Pavilion). To the left of the current courtyard gate is a row of single-story houses where a large long drum, known in the Dai language as "Guang Bing," is placed. In front of the northern wall is an altar that houses several Buddha statues, and the walls are painted with illustrations from the Jataka Tales. On the eastern wall's altar, there is a seven-armed statue with dragon-like arms extending backward and curving above the head. In front of the statue, the incense holder is adorned with incense sticks and candles, often visited by worshippers.

　　Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple was the sacred site where the highest ruler of the Xishuangbanna region before liberation, the Zhao Pianling (literally translated as the Lord of the Land or King of the Land), and local chieftains came to worship. It is also the highest-ranking temple among all Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. Abbots from various temples frequently came here to pay homage and discuss scriptures, making it a former pilgrimage site. Today, Buddhist followers still regard it as the foremost temple and continue to visit for worship, with pilgrims coming in an endless stream. Tourists visiting Xishuangbanna also often come here to sightsee and pay their respects.