1. Mountain Gate The mountain gate of Daxiangguo Temple was originally built in the Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty. During the liberation of Kaifeng, it was destroyed by artillery fire. After the liberation, the government built a brick archway as the mountain gate. The current temple-style mountain gate was built with the intention of the current abbot, the monk Xin Guangdao, and the plaque was inscribed by the former president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, Zhao Puchu. 2. Bell and Drum Floors The bell and drum floors of Daxiangguo Temple were rebuilt in 1992. It is worth mentioning that the bronze bell hanging in the bell tower is a relic from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It weighs five tons, is 2.23 meters high, and has a diameter of 1.81 meters. It is inscribed with the words "falun always turns, the emperor's picture is eternal, and the emperor's way is prosperous." The sixteen-character inscription "Buddha's sun will shine brighter". The sound of the bell is loud and beautiful, especially when struck in frosty weather in autumn and winter. The sound is clear and clear, resounding throughout the city. It is known as the "Frost Bell of Prime Minister" and is one of the eight scenic spots in Bianjing. 3. Heavenly King's Hall The Heavenly King's Hall in Daxiangguo Temple was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The hall is five rooms wide and three rooms deep. It has a single eaves resting on the mountain, a green glazed tile roof, and the lintel was also inscribed by the layman Zhao Puchu. 4. The main hall - Daxiong Hall. Behind the Tianwang Hall, the majestic building with double eaves resting on the mountain is the main hall of Daxiangguo Temple. This hall was built in the Shunzhi year of the Qing Dynasty. It is 7 rooms wide, 5 deep and about 13 meters high. rice, it is magnificent and a treasure among ancient buildings, and is known as the "No. 1 Palace in the Central Plains". There are 58 lions carved on the white stone railings around the main hall and on the platform, with exquisite carvings and different shapes. In the main hall of this main hall, Sakyamuni, Amitabha and Medicine Buddha III are enshrined, all of which are raised one foot and three feet high. Eighteen Arhats are enshrined on the pedestals on the east and west walls. Behind the Third Buddha is a large-scale sculpture of Guanyin on the Island, which is based on the story of the 53 Ginseng Boy in the Avatamsaka Sutra. It vividly shows the scene of Guanyin in the South China Sea saving all sentient beings. 5. Octagonal Glazed Hall The third Buddhist hall on the central axis is called Luohan Hall. It has an octagonal shape and is commonly known as the "Octagonal Glazed Hall". Its unique shape is unique among Chinese Buddhist temples. The hall was built in the Qianlong year of the Qing Dynasty and covers an area of ??828 square meters. It consists of three parts: the verandah hall, the patio courtyard and the central pavilion. In the octagonal pavilion standing in the center of Luohan Hall, there is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva with thousands of hands and eyes on all sides. This statue was carved from a complete ginkgo tree. It was an artistic masterpiece completed by an unknown folk artist during the Qianlong period, which took him 58 years of hard work. The statue is more than 3 meters high and weighs about 2,000 kilograms. The four sides have the same shape. Each side has six big hands and three to four layers of small fan-shaped hands. Each hand is engraved with a single eye, totaling 1,048. The eye, commonly known as the "Thousand Eyes and Thousand Hands Buddha" among the people, is one of the thirty-two transformations of Guanyin Bodhisattva. This statue is not only made of precious materials, but also the carving is exquisite. It can be said to be a miraculous craftsmanship. It is a treasure of the Daxiangguo Temple. Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple Xiangguo Temple - Sutra Pavilion 6. Sutra Pavilion The last tall two-story building is the Sutra Pavilion. As the name suggests, the Sutra Pavilion is the place where the temple preserves and collects Buddhist classics. The Sutra Collection Building of Daxiangguo Temple was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of ??more than 680 square meters, has a width of 5 rooms, a depth of 5 meters, and a height of more than 20 meters. The building has double eaves and rests on the mountain. It is a tall building with vertical ridges and raised corners. The ridges are decorated with glazed lions. Wind chimes are hung under the corners. They make a tinkling sound in the breeze, making people feel relaxed and happy. . A seal script plaque hangs under the eaves of the bright room of the Sutra Collection Building. It has black characters on a white background and powerful writing. It is said that the ink was left by Sun Xingyan, a great calligrapher in the Qing Dynasty. 7. Master Hall: To the west of the Sutra Collection Building is the Master Hall, which is the Memorial Hall of Master Kukai. In front of the main hall stands a monument to the completion of the bronze statue of Master Kukai and a pair of rare stone six-tusked statues. The hall houses a bronze statue of Master Kukai and an exhibition of pictures of the master's life and deeds. The bronze statue of the master is 2.5 meters high and weighs more than 3,000 kilograms. It was presented as a gift to Japanese friends. Temple Culture Kaifeng Daxiangguo Temple is an ancient capital temple with a long history; the famous city is famous for its beautiful scenery, and its fragrance spreads far and wide. Daxiangguo Temple is located in the west section of Ziyou Road. Kaifeng is a famous historical and cultural city with "the most magnificence in the world" and "the capital of emperors since ancient times". There is a saying among the people that "one Suzhou, two Hangzhou and three Bianzhou". And "the great Xiangguo Temple's majestic ladder to the sky is misty and looming in the void" (Yuan Dynasty. Chen Fu), It is a famous temple with an outstanding status and wide influence in the history of Chinese Buddhism. In the history of the temple, there were many famous monks, celebrities, frequent activities and rich temple collections.
Eminent monks, dignitaries, literati, envoys, and the general public come and go here; Buddhist services, tours, entertainment, visits, and commerce are gathered here, making it a center for Chinese and foreign Buddhism and cultural exchanges, attracting the attention of Buddhist circles at home and abroad. Today's Daxiangguo Temple has a deep and wide courtyard, a splendid palace, and a particularly majestic appearance. In the golden autumn season, the temple is filled with yellow flowers, the city is filled with fragrance, and the frost bells strike, sounding in all directions. The ancient Buddhist temple is reborn in the new era. The giant bell in the bell tower is about 4 meters high and weighs more than 10,000 kilograms. It was cast in the 33rd year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1768). It is said that whenever the bell is struck in frosty weather in autumn, its sound will travel the farthest. Therefore, the "Xiangguo Frost Bell" is famous far and wide and has become one of the eight scenic spots in Kaifeng. Ticket: 30 yuan Best travel time: Kaifeng has four distinct seasons, sufficient sunshine, mild climate, and moderate rainfall. The annual average temperature is about 15 degrees. Kaifeng has thousands of years of history in the Lantern Festival and folk cockfighting competitions. In addition, on October 28 every year Opening hours during the Chrysanthemum Festival until November 28: 8:00-18:30 Transportation: Take bus No. 5 or 9 from the train station to No. 20 or until