白马寺
White Horse Temple
3. White Horse Temple History and Culture: White Horse Temple was built in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 years). It was named after the White Horse carrying sutras. It is the first government-run temple in China and is revered as the "source of Buddhism" and "ancestral court". The first Chinese translation of the Buddhist scripture "The Forty-Two Chapter Sutra" was translated here. The temple has a collection of Buddhist temples in the styles of Thailand, Myanmar, and India. It is the only temple in the world that has Buddhist temples in the styles of China, India, Myanmar, and Thailand. Qiyun Pagoda is an ancient brick pagoda from the Jin Dynasty. You can hear the echoes of frogs croaking when you clap. Di Renjie's tomb is also in the temple. You can get 3 sticks of incense for free at the gate, and the Zhiyu Teahouse inside the temple provides free tea. The tour takes about 2.5–3 hours.
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白马寺
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Before you go
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- Booking
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- Admission notes
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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
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Practical notes
You can get 3 sticks of incense for free at the gate, and the Zhiyu Teahouse inside the temple provides free tea. The tour takes about 2.5–3 hours. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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