Huashou Temple

Huashou Temple

Huashou temple was built 26 years ago in Kaiyuan period of Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1200 years. It is said that 500 people gathered here and got their name from Huashou temple. During the Wanli period of Ming Dynasty, there were 18 temples in Luofu Mountain, and Huashou temple was listed as "the first Buddhist temple".

Introduction

The original Drum Tower, bell tower and main hall of Huashou temple were destroyed during the cultural revolution, leaving only broken walls. It was not until 1987 that Mr. Guan Yaochang, a compatriot of Hong Kong, raised a huge sum of money to rebuild it. The newly built Huashou temple has an area of more than 10000 square meters, and it takes more than an hour to visit. The main Buddhist buildings are: Wanghai Guanyin, Tianwang hall, Wanfo pagoda, Daxiong hall, 500 arhat hall, etc. Huashou temple not only has a long history of Buddhism, but also has numerous natural landscapes and cliff carvings. The most representative cliff carvings are "Lingnan first mountain" and "wenzhongfa province". The most famous natural landscapes are "flying clouds and splashing snow" waterfall and ancient trees with thousands of years of human faces.

Huashou temple, also known as huashoutai, is located at the south foot of Luofu Mountain. It is backed by guqingfeng and surrounded by mountains. It is called zuoqinglong and youbaihu. It is a famous Buddhist resort. It was built in the 26th year of Kaiyuan (738 AD) of the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1200 years. It is said that 500 Huashou people gathered on this ground in those years, and it was named Huashou temple. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Buddhism flourished in Luofu Mountain, with 18 temples. Huashou temple is known as "the first Zen forest".

Buddhism and Taoism coexist and live in harmony in Luofu Mountain. In its heyday, there were nine temples and eighteen temples, among which Huashou temple was the first. The Zen forest was built in the 26th year of Kaiyuan period in the Tang Dynasty, 1259 years ago. It is said that 500 real people gathered here and got their name. Chongxu temple, Huanglong Temple and Huashou Temple form a line. As a pilgrimage place for Taoist believers and pilgrims, they become the core scenic spots.

Scenic spot architecture

The main Buddhist buildings of Huashou temple are: Wanghai Guanyin, Tianwang hall, Wanfo pagoda, Daxiong hall, 500 Luohan hall, Huashou Pavilion, etc. Huashou temple not only has a long history of Buddhism, but also has numerous natural landscapes and cliff carvings. The most representative cliff carvings are "Lingnan first mountain" and "wenzhongfa province". The most famous natural landscapes are the "flying clouds splashing snow" waterfall and the Millennium silver refining ancient trees.

Huashou Pavilion mascot

1. France Logistics Office

Huashou Pavilion is the logistics office of Huashou temple. Its mascots are all enlightened by the eminent monks of Huashou Pavilion. The effect is very effective. Many friends come to apply for mascots every day! If it's not convenient for you to apply for mascot, you can apply online, such as Taobao, tmall, etc.

2. Mascot types

The types of mascots mainly include Zodiac mascot, Wangcai mascot, marriage mascot, health mascot, puzzle mascot, Fengshui mascot and so on.

Best travel time

Huashou Temple belongs to subtropical monsoon climate, with abundant rainfall, sunshine, mild climate, evergreen in four seasons, and annual average temperature of 22 ℃. Due to the heavy rainfall in July and August, the sunny weather in September and October is a good time to travel.

Tourism information

1. Traffic routes

From Guangzhou, Foshan and western Guangdong to Luofu Mountain Scenic Spot: Luogang toll station in Guangzhou (towards Huizhou) → Luofu Mountain toll station exit of Guanghui expressway, go straight through the traffic light intersection of Guangmeishan highway → Luofu tourism Avenue 6.8km to Huashou temple gate, the core scenic spot of Luofu Mountain. (after you get off the Luofushan expressway, there will be signs to guide you!

From Hong Kong and Shenzhen Special Administrative Region to Luofu Mountain Scenic Spot: (1) Ji He Expressway → Huiyan Expressway → Heyuan direction → Huihe Expressway to Huizhou Xiaojinkou → Guanghui Expressway (to Guangzhou direction) → Luofu Mountain toll station exit, go straight through the traffic light cross road of Guangmeishan highway → Luofu tourism Avenue 6.8km to the core scenic spot of Luofu Mountain - Huashou temple gate. (after you get off the Luofushan expressway, there will be signs to guide you!

2. Ticket information

The ticket of Huashou temple is 15 yuan.

3. Opening hours

It's open 365 days a year. There will be more people on holidays!

Address: Southwest of Luofu Mountain, BOLUO County, Huizhou City

Longitude: 114.019697

Latitude: 23.252758

Chinese PinYin : Hua Shou Si