Guangxiao Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou

Guangxiao Temple is located on Guangxiao Road, Guangzhou. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou area, Guangdong Province. Guangxiao Temple was initially built as the mansion of Prince Zhao Jiande of the Nanyue Kingdom during the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.24). The Canton fair 2013 will be helded in Guangzhou, maybe you can go to Guangxiao Temple of Art if you have a time.
Guangxiaosi has a long history and profound culture since it was completed, it is even older than guangzhou city where it is located. Also Buddhists regard it as a holy place where huineng monk’s hair was preserved; he is widely considered the most influential monk in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Other ancient structures in the temple include Sakyamuni Hall, Samgharama Hall, the King of Heaven Hall, and two iron towers.

There is a saying in Guangzhou that "Guangxiao Temple comes earlier than Guangzhou". With a history of over 1,600 years, the temple is reputed as the oldest and the largest temple of Buddhism in Guangzhou. Lots of eminent monks in and abroad propagandized in the temple, including /strong>Xuanzang, the eminent monk in Tang Dynasty (618A.D- 907A.D) and Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Buddhism. Huineng, the 6th patriarch of Chinese Zen Buddhism, was ordainment under the bodhi tree in the temple 1333 years ago. The majesty temple and grandeur palace make Guangxiao temple become a treasure of Chinese architecture. The cultural relics in the temple are significant in the history of Chinese Buddhism, culture, architecture in Guangdong.