The temple originated in the Tang Dynasty and was rebuilt by Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. Nanputuo Temple is named because it is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva together with Fusaiji of Putuo Mountain and is located at the southern foot of Putuo Mountain.
There are two mountain gates outside the temple, the east gate is close to Xiamen University, and the west gate is close to the Bell and Drum Tunnel. The distance between the two doors is very close, so you can enter from either door. The release pond is in the middle and front of the two doors, with turtles in it and a lotus pond in front.
Nanputuo Temple is very small. If you are not going to climb the five old peaks, you can go and have a look at them quickly. The main buildings are the Heavenly King Hall, the Ursa Major Hall, the Hall of Great Compassion, the Pavilion of Scripture, etc. Go straight from the gate. There are bell tower and drum tower in the hatchback, and the charity building on the left and Zhaopu building on the right correspond to each other, which is magnificent.
Tianwang Temple is the first temple in Nanputuo Temple. After entering, you can see Maitreya Buddha and Bodhisattva with a kind smile and bare chest, so Tianwang Temple is also called Maitreya Buddha Temple. Generally, worshipping Maitreya Buddha is mainly for seeking happiness and wealth. Of course, it is said that God of Wealth and Wu Caishen have the best effect in seeking wealth.
The Hall of Great Heroes is dedicated to the Three Saints of the West, the Hall of Great Compassion is dedicated to Guanyin, and the east and west compartments are separated by eighteen arhats. In the sutra depository, you can see various collections of Buddhist cultural relics.
There are many famous inscriptions around Nanputuo Temple, and there is a huge "Buddha" stone carving on the cliff behind the temple, which is often photographed by tourists.
Puzhaolou is a vegetarian place, and vegetarians can consider eating here. Su Zhai in Nanputuo Temple is still very famous, and it has won awards all over the country, and there is also a plaque on it that is the best Su Zhai in the world.
Don't forget to bring some boxes of vegetarian cakes when you leave. Nanputuo vegetarian cake won the Jinding Award of "China Famous Point" and is a famous specialty in Xiamen. There are sweet and salty fillings. If it is difficult to choose, coconut flavor, pumpkin flavor and mung bean flavor are better.
Behind Nanputuo Temple are five old peaks named "Five Old Lingxiao", which is one of the eight scenic spots in Xiamen. If you want to visit this mountain, you can climb it to play.
The abbot building is 0.0 1km away from Nanputuo Temple.
The sutra storage pavilion of Nanputuo Temple is 0.02km away from Nanputuo Temple.
The Master Building is 0.02km away from Nanputuo Temple.