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白马寺

White Horse Temple

The first Buddhist temple in China, founded in AD 68, with Indian, Thai and Burmese halls next door.

White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored
White Horse Temple · 白马寺
China Unhurried editorial team · Owner-authored

Opening hours

Getting there

Address available on the linked map.

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Practical notes

Named for the horses that carried the first sutras from India. The old Chinese halls are the point; the foreign-built temples in the grounds are a curiosity. Bus 56 from the old town or a taxi.