Church
Dafo Temple
- Mon
- 07:30–21:30
- Tue
- 07:30–21:30
- Wed
- 07:30–21:30
- Thu
- 07:30–21:30
- Fri
- 07:30–21:30
- Sat
- 07:30–21:30
- Sun
- 07:30–21:30
- Hours
- Last entry is at 21:00. Some sources list daytime access until 19:30; confirm on-site.
- Price
- Admission is free (CNY 0).
- How to visit
- Use the entrance at 21 Huixin Middle Street, off Huifu East Road. This is an active Buddhist temple: dress modestly, keep quiet, and follow temple rules. Photography of the architecture and courtyards is permitted, but avoid flash and close-up photos of Buddha statues or monks during prayer.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- Good after dark
- Hours
- About 60–90 min
Why it is worth the detour
Dafo Temple is known for its historical significance and large copper Buddha statues.
Dafo Temple is a historic Buddhist temple in Guangzhou, China, with over 1,200 years of history. It is renowned for its impressive copper Buddha statues and its status as one of the 'Five Largest Temples of Guangzhou.'
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This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.