大相国寺
Daxiangguo Temple
Located in the west section of Ziyou Road in the city center, it was built in the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555). It was originally named Jianguo Temple and was renamed Daxiangguo Temple in the Tang Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was the largest royal temple in the capital and the national Buddhist activity center. The treasures of the temple are the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin carved from a whole ginkgo tree in the Octagonal Glazed Hall, which is exquisitely crafted. There is also the "Xiangguo Frost Bell" weighing more than 10,000 kilograms, which is one of the eight scenic spots in Kaifeng. The Main Hall is known as the "No. 1 Hall in the Central Plains". There is also a scene in the temple where Lu Zhishen uprooted a weeping willow in "Water Margin".
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大相国寺
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Before you go
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- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
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Opening hours
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Getting there
It is located at No. 36, West Section of Ziyou Road, Gulou District. It can be reached directly from the train station by bus No. 5, 9, or 20. It is a few minutes' walk from the Gulou Night Market and can be arranged along the way.
Practical notes
It is recommended to tour along the central axis of the mountain gate - Tianwang Hall - Daxiong Hall - Octagonal Glazed Hall - Sutra Library. The whole journey takes about 1-2 hours; the second floor of the Sutra Library is a popular filming location. It is forbidden to take photos with flash lights and do not touch the Buddha statues in the temple. You can receive free incense after entering the temple. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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