开元寺
Kaiyuan Temple
Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou is located at No. 176 West Street, Licheng District. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Fujian. The east and west twin pagodas (Zhenguo Pagoda and Renshou Pagoda) in the temple are the tallest existing stone pagodas from the Song Dynasty in China. The pure mortise and tenon structure has stood for thousands of years. The west pagoda also has a "Monkey Walker" relief that is more than 300 years earlier than "Journey to the West". It is one of the filming locations for "Black Myth: Wukong". The 24 flying musicians and Hindu stone carvings in the Main Hall all reflect the cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road.
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开元寺
Address available on the linked map.
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: Take bus 002, 006, 014, or 601 to "Kaiyuan Temple" station; or take a white car to the Ximen intersection. Traffic is restricted on West Street. For self-driving cars, it is recommended to park in the parking lots of surrounding shopping malls.
Practical notes
It is recommended to go before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m. as there are fewer people and the light is better; please do not take pictures of Buddha statues in the temple, and dress appropriately. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
Plan your visit
Which Kaiyuan Temple is this?
This is Kaiyuan Temple on West Street in Quanzhou, Fujian. Include Quanzhou when searching a map, and use the Chinese name 开元寺 with the city to identify the right destination.
How should I plan the visit?
Use the main halls and the east and west stone pagodas as the focus of your visit, then leave time for West Street. Follow the temple's signs about accessible areas and photography; a map pin does not confirm that every hall is open.
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