Religion & Temples
Discover the best religion & temples experiences across China.
Wuhou Shrine
Chengdu
A temple complex honouring the heroes of the Three Kingdoms period, set in lush gardens.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Chengdu
The world's largest stone Buddha, carved from a clifftop where three rivers meet.
Dazu Rock Carvings
Chongqing
UNESCO-listed cliff sculptures of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian scenes carved over 1,000 years.
Lingyin Temple
Hangzhou
One of China's largest Buddhist temples, nestled among ancient camphor trees and cliff carvings.
Six Harmonies Pagoda
Hangzhou
A 60m Song dynasty pagoda overlooking the Qiantang River — famed for the tidal bore each autumn.
Lantau Island & Big Buddha
Hong Kong
A 34m bronze Buddha sitting above the clouds on Lantau — reached by spectacular cable car.
Confucius Temple Nanjing
Nanjing
A bustling riverside complex of temples, markets, and Qinhuai River boat rides.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Xian
A Tang dynasty Buddhist pagoda that once housed scriptures brought from India by Xuanzang.
Manting Park
Xishuangbanna
A royal garden of Dai minority culture — temples, peacocks, and traditional ceremonies.
Potala Palace
Lhasa
The iconic white and red winter palace of the Dalai Lama, rising above Lhasa at 3,700m.
Jokhang Temple
Lhasa
Tibet's most sacred temple, drawing pilgrims who prostrate themselves around its circuit.
Sera Monastery
Lhasa
A great Gelug monastery famous for its animated monk debates held each afternoon.
Barkhor Street
Lhasa
A ritual circumambulation route around Jokhang Temple lined with market stalls and monks.
A-Ma Temple Macau
Macau
Macau's oldest temple, dedicated to the sea goddess who gave the city its name.
Tiger Hill Suzhou
Suzhou
A storied hill topped by a leaning pagoda, gardens, and 2,500 years of legend.
Shangri-La
Yunnan
A Tibetan plateau town of monasteries, yak butter tea, and breathtaking high-altitude scenery.