White Horse Temple

Located 12 kilometers east of Luoyang city, the White Horse Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China and is renowned as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism. This temple, with a large number of Buddhist items housed there, is well worth a visit.

The main halls in the White Horse Temple are the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Ambassador Hall and the Qiyun Pagoda. Not only can travelers appreciate the vivid Buddha statues and solemn architecture, but they can also listen to the historical stories and feel the spiritual world of Buddhism in the White Horse Temple.

There are two new temples which have been built in recent years, which are the Indian Temple and the Thailand Temple. The materials of the temples were brought from the two countries. The Indian Temple has been completed while the Thailand Temple is under construction. The styles of these two temples are exotic, each with strong features of India and Thailand.

The architecture in the White Horse Temple is magnificent and grand. Many of the large halls consecrating figures of Buddha are old-fashioned. Many travelers come here to pray for happiness every year. In addition, there are also a great number of experts and scholars who study the history here.