The Ultimate Guide to Dafo Temple! I sincerely recommend not to miss it when you come to Guangzhou!

The Ultimate Guide to Dafo Temple! I sincerely recommend not to miss it when you come to Guangzhou! Dafo Temple, originally built during the Southern Han dynasty, was initially named 'Xinzang Temple'. It was expanded to 'Longzang Temple' during the Ming dynasty. In the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty, the Prince of Pingnan, Shang Kexi, donated the casting of three large blue steel Buddhas, hence the temple was named 'Dafo Temple'. It is one of the 'Five Great Jungles of Guangzhou', and its appearance resembles the bathhouse in 'Spirited Away', making it a popular spot for social media check-ins. Country: Free opening hours: 8:00-19:30 Lighting time: 19:00-21:00 (sometimes until 21:30) : No. 21 Huixin Middle Street, Yuexiu District (directly south of Guangzhou Department Store) : Exit B of Beijing Road Station Offering lights for blessings: A blessing light for $10r, you can pray for marriage, health, career, studies, etc. If you want to pray for a family member, you can write their name on the prayer card (add 'the whole family' after the name), light the lamp and place the prayer card in the designated area. Additionally, prepare some loose change for the merit box. If you don't have loose change, there's also online payment available. Nearby food recommendations: 1 Muke Flower House Western Restaurant A three-story detached villa, each floor has a different theme, very suitable for romantic gatherings! 2 Lulufa Southeast Asian Flavor Restaurant has a very characteristic decoration and the food tastes great! 3 Zhe Shen (Beijing Road Store) 4 Grandma's Beef Offal 5 Pigeon Rice