Church
Temple of the Five Immortals
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- 09:00–17:00
- Wed
- 09:00–17:00
- Thu
- 09:00–17:00
- Fri
- 09:00–17:00
- Sat
- 09:00–17:00
- Sun
- 09:00–17:00
- Hours
- Closed on Mondays; holiday and special-event exceptions may apply. Last entry is at 16:30.
- Price
- Free admission — CNY 0.
- How to visit
- The site is open to visitors as a cultural heritage complex. The nearest metro station is Gongyuanqian.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- About 30 min
Why it is worth the detour
The temple of Guangzhou's founding story: five immortals arrived on rams with sheaves of rice and told the city it would never know famine.
The Temple of the Five Immortals is a historic site in Guangzhou, China, linked to the city's founding legend. It features Ming-era architecture and a large bell tower, offering a glimpse into local mythology and history.
What else is close by
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850 m
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Temple of the Six Banyan Trees
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1.0 km
Beijing Road
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1.1 km
Guangxiao Temple
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, significant in the propagation of Buddhism.
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