Guangzhou Hualin Temple

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Hualin Temple (Hualin Si) is located in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. It is an ancient temple with about 1400 years ago. The temple was constructed in the Southern Dynasties (420-581 AD). In the year 1654 the temple was expanded and renamed Hualin Temple. It was then one of the five largest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, with a large team of monks. The Five-Hundred-Arhat Hall was built in the last year of Emperor Daoguang (1821-1861). The statues of the Arhats are lifelike, in different postures and moods. There is also a statue of Marco Polo, the Italian explorer who came to China in the thirteenth century. The King Asoka Pagoda sits in the middle of the hall.

The time of the temple constructed was after the arrival of Dharma the Indian monk. It is about eight-floor high. The color of the temple is black and azure.

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Located in a side-street between Changshou Lu and Xiajiu Lu, Hualin Temple can be a bit tricky to find. The easiest way to get there is to head east along Changshou Lu from the Guangzhou subway station of the same name. Just before you reach the intersection with Kangwang Zhong Lu, turn (south) down the alley that is lined with jade stalls. The temple is a little further down this street .
How to get to Guangzhou Hualin Temple
Take Guangzhou Metro Line 1, Exit D2 from Changshou Lu metro station and head south until you reach Dishipu Lu on your left (about 10 minutes depending on the pedestrian crowds). Head east along Dishipu Lu until it becomes Xiajiu Lu. You will see the Sign when you at the Changshou Lu Station (Exit D2) . (Guangzhou Metro Map)

(Last Update on October 15, 2018)

Metro Line 1, get off at Changshou Lu Metro Station

Exit D2

ShangXiaJiu Pedestrian Street ( Chinese Name : 上下九商业步行街 ) situated in the central area of Liwan(or Xiguan) district, this area consists of Shangjiu Lu, Xiajiu Lu and Dishipu Lu. The street is notable for its unique Lingnan architectural style, Xiguan folk customs, commercial and cultural ambience. Featuring the characteristics of European and Chinese styles.

Hualin Temple at the center of the Hualin Jade Street

Guangzhou Hualin Jade Market is the largest market for jade in Guangzhou. The market covers an area of 10,000 sqm and the vast majority of Guangzhou's jade traders can be found in the area, where there are many stalls selling jade and pearl.