华严寺
Huayan Monastery
Huayan Temple History, Humanities and Geography: Huayan Temple is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city of Datong. It was built in the seventh year of Chongxi of the Liao Dynasty (1038). It is the best-preserved royal temple of the Liao and Jin Dynasties in China. It faces east from the west and originates from the Khitan people's custom of worshiping the sun. The Main Hall is the largest existing Buddhist temple in the country during the Liao and Jin Dynasties. The 4.5-meter-high glazed owl kiss on the top of the hall is the largest in the country; the clasped-toothed Bodhisattva in the Boji Temple is known as the "Oriental Venus"; the Huayan Pagoda is 43 meters high, and under the tower is the pure copper underground palace of Thousand Buddhas.
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华严寺
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
Public transportation: It is located in the ancient city and can be reached on foot. You can also take bus No. 17, 28, or 38 to the "Huayan Temple" station.
Practical notes
It is recommended to go in the morning. The temple faces west and faces east. The light inside the temple will become darker in the afternoon. Flash photography is prohibited inside the temple. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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