Where is Xishan Temple in Foshan? Is Xishan Temple in Foshan open?
Foshan Xishan Temple will officially reopen on November 5, 2021! No tickets are required to visit this attraction. You need to make an appointment in advance to visit and enter the scenic spot with a valid ID. Now there are various activities in the scenic area. Let’s find out!
Xishan Temple, formerly known as Guandi Temple, is located on Daliang Street West Road, Shunde District, Foshan City. Because it was built at the foot of Xishan (Fengshan) in Shunde County, the masses called it "Xishan Temple". It was built in the 20th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1541). Xishan Temple, which has witnessed hundreds of years of development in Shunde and has been closed and renovated for nearly two years, celebrates its 480th anniversary and will be officially consecrated on November 5, 2021!
The visiting guide to Foshan Xishan Temple is as follows:
1. Guidelines for entering the park
Opening hours: 9:00-13:00, 13:00-16: 30.
Attraction tickets: No tickets required.
Attraction address: At the foot of Phoenix Mountain in Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province (next to the nursery in Wenxiu District)
Temple entry process: During the reservation period, present the original ID card and "Yuekang Code" You must enter the temple with a valid ID card such as a green code and pass the temperature test normally; if the elderly cannot operate the Yuekang code, they can contact the on-site staff; please wear a mask when visiting Xishan Temple.
: 2. Overview of upgrade changes
1. After upgrade and protection, the Sanyuan Palace Butterfly in Xishan Temple became a revolutionary history exhibition hall in Shunde during the Great Revolution. After several months of exhibitions, the exhibition hall is open to the public for the first time.
2. The first bus card of the 480th anniversary edition of the "Sun and Moon Amulet" issued by Cultural and Creative Industries.
3. The "Xishan Jiya" series of activities will be held at Xishan Temple, including Cantonese opera performances, couplets, guqin, calligraphy and painting appreciation and other exciting programs, allowing citizens to experience a richer Shunde culture in the future.
: 3. Introduction to attractions
1. The temple is famous for its mountains and is rich and elegant.
Xishan Temple, formerly known as Guandi Temple, is located on Daliang Street West Road, Shunde District, Foshan City. Because it was built at the foot of Xishan (Fengshan) in Shunde County, the masses called it "Xishan Temple". It was built in the 20th year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1541). The existing Xishan Temple was rebuilt in the 21st year of Guangxu (1895). The temple is built on the mountain and is majestic. The mountain gate stands in front of the road. The hall is elegant, grand, simple and solemn, and brings together the beautiful scenery of Fengshan among the elites of ancient architectural art.
2. Precipitate historical connotation and radiate artistic brilliance.
There are many murals, plaster sculptures and pottery sculptures in the Xishan Temple, and the themes of the stories are diverse, including "The Ripe Little Cicada", "The Lingbo of the Kingfisher", "The Overlook of Peace", "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", "The Marriage in Peach Blossom Land", etc. , with clear layers and dazzling artistic value.
3. Mysterious legends in ancient temples.
The construction of Xishan Temple is closely related to the "Qinglong Yanyue Sword". When Shunde County was established in the eighth year of the Ming Dynasty (1464), when people were building the city wall, they carved a broadsword with the words "Qinglong Yanyue" engraved on it. Feng Shui teachers think this is a good thing. If a temple is built in the west mountain for worship, it will be "unfavorable to the west of the city". In 1541, city residents built Guandi Temple and Fengdao Temple at the current site. This is the predecessor of Xishan Temple.
: 4. Warm reminders
1. Due to the need for epidemic prevention and control, Xishan Temple has implemented prevention and control measures and flow restriction measures. If citizens want to visit the temple, they need to make a reservation on the official Daliang Culture WeChat account one day in advance or click on the link above to make a reservation.
2. Group tourists must call the service hotline (0757-22201402) 2 working days in advance to make a reservation and provide detailed information of all tourists.
3. Temple entry process: During the reservation period, you can enter the temple with valid ID documents such as the original ID card and the green "Yuekang Code" code. The temperature test is normal; if the elderly cannot operate the Yuekang Code, You can contact the on-site staff; please wear a mask when visiting Xishan Temple.