Religious site
Qinglong Temple (Xi'an)
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Qinglong Temple, also known as the Green Dragon Temple, is a Buddhist temple in Xi'an that was a key center for Vajrayana Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. It was rebuilt in the 1980s in Tang dynasty architectural style after being destroyed in the 11th century. Today, visitors can see the temple grounds and a garden with hundreds of cherry blossom trees, which were introduced from Japan in 1986.
Niet missen
- Monument of Kūkai, built in 1982 by governments of Xi'an and several Japanese prefectures
- Over 600 cherry blossom trees planted in 1986, blooming in March and April
- Tang dynasty architectural style of the rebuilt temple
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Qinglong Temple (Xi'an) te bezoeken
Je hebt geen tour nodig om te bezoeken, de toegang is gratis. Een tour is de moeite waard als je vervoer, een gids wilt, of Qinglong Temple (Xi'an) wilt combineren met nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden in één dag. Dat is waar deze goed in zijn.
Goedkoopste optieXi'an Airport Transfer5★ · 13 reizigers~1 uurGratis annulerenVanaf$18 per persoonBekijk data →
Beste hele dagMini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar4.9★ · 1.575 reizigers9-10 uurGratis annulerenVanaf$24 per persoonBekijk data →
Privé en flexibelPrivate Xi'an Tour: Terracotta Warriors, Hanyangling Museum, Cave Homes5★ · 102 reizigers~8 uurGratis annulerenVanaf$175 per persoonBekijk data →Bereikbaarheid
Goed om te weten
- Cherry blossoms usually bloom in March and April, drawing many visitors.
- The temple is about 300 meters northwest of Qinglongsi Metro Station on Lines 3 and 5.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The temple traces its origins to 582 during the Sui dynasty. In the Tang dynasty, it was renamed Qinglong Temple in 711. The Vajrayana master Huiguo taught there, and his Japanese disciple Kūkai introduced the teachings to Japan, founding the Shingon school. The temple was destroyed in 1086 and forgotten until its site was rediscovered in 1963. Rebuilding began in the 1980s with support from Chinese and Japanese governments, and a monument to Kūkai was erected in 1982.
Veelgestelde vragen
Why is Qinglong Temple significant in Buddhist history?
It was where the Vajrayana master Huiguo taught, and his Japanese disciple Kūkai brought the teachings to Japan, founding the Shingon school.
When was the temple rebuilt?
After being destroyed in 1086, the temple was rebuilt in the 1980s with Tang dynasty architectural style.
What can I see at the temple besides the buildings?
The surrounding garden has hundreds of cherry blossom trees, introduced from Japan in 1986.
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