Religious sites and temples in Fujian

Sacred Sites and Temples

Fujian Province's spiritual landscape is defined by its architectural diversity, ranging from the Song Dynasty timberwork of Hualin Temple to the cliff-side 'hanging' temples of Mount Lingtong. This collection features significant Buddhist monasteries like Xuefeng Chongsheng Temple, the historic City God Temple in Xiang'an, and the uniquely preserved Deyuan Ancestral Temple with its iconic stone dragon pillars. These sites offer a direct look into the region's long-standing Buddhist, Taoist, and Christian heritage.

Sacred Sites and Temples — Map

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A

Hualin Temple

Hualin Temple, may refer to:

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B

Chongsheng Temple

Chongsheng Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the foot of Mount Xuefeng in Dahu Township, Minhou County, Fujian, China.

C

Xuefengsi

Buddhist temple in Nan'an associated with the Xuefeng lineage of Zen Buddhism.

D

Deyuan Ancestral Temple

A Qing Dynasty ancestral hall in Taxia Village featuring 21 ornate stone dragon pillars. It is a designated National Cultural Heritage site.

E

Shi hu dian

Taoist temple on Mount Shiniu dedicated to the deity Fa Zhu Gong.

F

Ning de ji du jiao tang

Christian place of worship serving the Ningde urban community.

G

Xianfeng Temple

Buddhist temple located on the scenic slopes of Mount Shiniu in Dehua County.

H

Lingjiuyan Temple

Ancient Buddhist site in Dehua known for its mountain setting and stone carvings.

I

Da hua yan si

Buddhist complex located in the Quanzhou region.

J

Xuefeng Si

Buddhist temple in Nan'an, often referred to as 'Small Xuefeng' to distinguish it from the Fuzhou original.

K

Ma xiang cheng huang miao

City God Temple in Xiamen’s Xiang'an District, originally established during the Ming Dynasty.

L

Ying feng si

Buddhist temple located in the Fuqing area.

M

Ci fu dao guan

Taoist temple in Ningde focused on traditional folk beliefs.

N

Xiang shan si

Buddhist temple situated in the Ningde region.

O

Hong hu le juhong Hu Le Ju

Local religious site in the Zhangzhou area.

P

She gong an

Buddhist nunnery located in northern Fujian.

Q

Shi zi yan

Buddhist site at Lion Rock within the Lingtong Mountain scenic area, integrated into the natural rock formations.

R

Ci yun si

Buddhist temple situated among the cliffs of the Lingtong Mountain range in Pinghe County.

S

Ling tong si

A notable 'hanging temple' built into a natural cave on the vertical cliffs of Lingtong Mountain.

T

Qing yun si

Buddhist temple located within the high-altitude Lingtong Mountain scenic area.

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