Religious Sites in Guangdong, China 2023

Most reviewed Religious Sites in Guangdong

4.0 Sacred Heart Cathedral (592 reviews)
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Get away from all the noise in Guangzhou and experience the calm atmosphere exuded by this impressive twin-spired Roman Catholic cathedral. See more..
4.0 Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple) (375 reviews)
- Peaceful place of worship
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

One of the four best Buddhist temples in Guangzhou, located on the Liurong Road. See more..
4.5 The Ancestral Temple (342 reviews)
- Foshan Zumiao Daoist temple
Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites

Originally constructed under Emperor Zhezong of the Song. He was the Emperor from 1085 to 1100, being from his age of 9 to his passing at the age of 23. Thus possibly, it was built at the wishes of his grandmother, who appointed official to run the empire for the young Emperor. We enjoyed viewing the architecture of the ancient structures, the Ip Man museum, a lion dance, and a kung fu performance. See more..
4.5 Huaisheng Mosque (101 reviews)
- The Great Mosque of Canton
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Beautiful Chinese-architecture mosque. It is believed to be the oldest mosque site in China, dating back over 1,300 years. Nice and well-maintained buildings and gardens. Over the years, the buildings have been rebuilt, time and again. See more..
4.5 Nanhua Buddhist Temple (68 reviews)
- Amazing Monastery in Caoxi
Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Religious Sites

Nanhua monastery contains a sacred whole-body relics of the Great Master of Ch’an/Zen Hui Neng (638-713), who is recognized as the sixth Chinese Patriarch of Ch’an/Zen. I found this place very spiritual, clean and beautiful. You need a whole day to visit this site as it is a large place. See more..
4.0 Kaiyuan Temple (49 reviews)
- Chaozhou Oldest Temple
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

We were visiting the nearby old town and visited this temple. The Kaiyuan Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temple in Chaozhou. This temple was built in the Tang dynasty and has a history that is over 200 years. The diety Guan Yin "Goddest of Mercy", a white stone statue is at the temple's entrance. This is a huge temple with different halls. The temple was very well preserved and maintained. The walls of the temple have unique carvings and the ceilings were beautifully decorated with red lanterns. We left the temple after a quick tour of the temple, as it was crowded with local people and tourists praying and paying homage to the dieties and Buddhas. We also took the electric ricksaw tricylces that were stationed at the nearby arch to tour part of the old town's narrow streets lined with shops and old houses. A must-visit place for Buddhists and history buff! See more..
4.0 Jintai Temple (44 reviews)
- Incredible Place to Visit
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

A fair way out of Zhuhai by bus, but well worth the trip. The main Temple was absolutely fantastic to see, set in a very nice location. See more..
4.0 Qingyun Temple of Zhaoqing (36 reviews)
- Not so special
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

You have small money and want to get rid of it? Come to here and through it to everywhere - like the others. For me it’s just a so so place, shopping, praying, eating. It’s part of the park and so we did it. Will not remember it... See more..
4.0 Han Wen Gong Temple (30 reviews)
- Nice place to travel back in time 1200 years ago
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Built in 1189 on a hill overlooking the river to respectfully commemorate a Tang dynasty philosopher and philanthropist (Han Yu) who was exiled from Xi'an to Chaozhou for eight months. See more..
4.5 Luofu Mountain (28 reviews)
- Excellent place for the weekend visit!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites • Geologic Formations

Luofu Mountain is one of the famous Taoism pilgrimage sites. It's my first time there. I was impressed by how beautiful the site was and how nicely maintained it had been. The 1.8km cable lift was pretty long and good for sight seeing in a clear day. The vegetation on the mountain is so lush that the leaves seemed dripping "green". I imagine that, taking a weekend trip here from busy cities like Guangzhou or Shenzhen, must be very relaxing and meditating. See more..
4.5 Thousand Buddhas Tower (18 reviews)
- Beautiful temple
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

Went there on a sunny day. There are steps you need to climb before reach the foot of the pagoda. You can get a great view from the highest point. Doesn't seem to able to access the pagoda. See more..
4.0 Yunmen Temple of Shaoguan (14 reviews)
- Enjoyed "hot summer" in Shaoguan
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

Yunmen Temple is an amazing place, not only we could take a look around the grand designed temple, but also we paid a visit to another attraction nearby, the home to Yao Ethnic Minority. We really had fun here. The local people here are very nice. See more..
3.5 Mazu Palace (12 reviews)
- Vacation Trip
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

A fairly small temple comprising 2 separate section of beautifully decorated deities. They appears to be fairly new as the figurines are still clean and bright in colors. A normal temple would have been blacken by the burning incense. If temple is your thing, out the Mazu temple turn left and another left onto Waima Road . Just around 100m on the left you will see another bigger temple. You can miss it as there's a big wall with nine dragons just in front. See more..
4.5 Cha'an Temple (11 reviews)
- Hiking retreat
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

Close to city with fresh air and nice walking paths (stairs). It's good exercise to walk whole way to the temple. Admission fee was 5RMB and walk made us sweating. Take you own towel, water bottle and snacks with you. There is no sellers on the way. But temple's small shops have nice gifts on reasonable price (even for tourists), no bargain. See more..
4.5 Guo'en Temple (9 reviews)
- Beautiful temple!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Religious Sites

This temple is in my partners home town and I have been here on a number of occasions. This is my favorite temple to visit in China. Its very peaceful and there is so much to see. I especially love the pagoda and the view from the top and the temple with lots of colorful statues protruding from the wall. There's also a very nice hot spring close to the temple. I took my parents here during a 3 week tour of China and it was one of the highlights of their trip! Highly recommend spending a couple of days in Xinxing to visit the temple and hot springs! See more..
5.0 Huashou Temple (7 reviews)
- It was beautiful! You've never seen anything like it.
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Huashou Temple In Luofu Mountain, Boluo County, Guangdong Province, China. This is a scenery famous spot area which takes to have Buddhism culture. I could spending time with family at the weekend. See more..
4.0 Luofu Mountain Huanglong Taoist Temple (7 reviews)
- A place to reflect
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A peaceful place in the scenic Luofu Mountains. Established to be a place of correction and reflection. Visited mostly by those who understand that life is a short journey of the soul through the world of mortals. See more..
3.5 Cathedral of St. Victor (7 reviews)
- Nice to see if you're in the neighbourhood
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Religious Sites

One of the few colonial buildings left over since the territory was ceded back to the Chinese by the French. It may not be the biggest, or most impressive building, but built in 1900, it's nice to see something survive though the turbulent times of the 20th century. There used to be another colonial church in town, but it was torn down by the Chinese when they refused to convert to a temporary make-shift factory. Whereass the care-takers of Saint Victor agreed, and enabled it to survive until it got the chance to revert back to its original function. The church is still fully functioning, and serves the local Christian community. The care-taker there is very friendly: he opened up the door after closing hours so we could visit and even invited us to join mass the next morning (we didn't go.... :-/). It is also close to the French Minister Department colomnial building so easy to visit both. See more..
3.5 Longquan Rock Temple Complex (7 reviews)
- Great Place - Improves your fitness too.
Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Religious Sites

Very nice place. Long way to climb but it is worth it. When you see full families with little children climbing all those stairs it gives you the motivation to go to the top (and then a long way down). Beautiful way, mountain, nature, passages between the rocks, beautiful temples. Great to o spend a nice afternoon. It is worth it if you are around. Not for people that cannot do a lot of wallking (up and down). See more..
4.5 Jufeng Temple (6 reviews)
- Not your usual temple
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

The temple is built in great traditional Chinese architecture so there lots to see in terms of architecture. However what makes this place interesting are the rock formation behind the temple. You probably could take at least half a day to wander amongst the formation. The formation are named, in Chinese. So those who understands will enjoy more. If not, just wander around and take in the scenery. Oh finally, bring mosquito repellent and umbrellas if you plan to visit during summer. See more..
3.5 Xinhui Ziyun Temple (6 reviews)
- 清静的小寺庙
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites

清静的小寺庙，本人对于这种小佛拜教的事情倒不是很热衷，碍于朋友的要求一起过来的。游客还真不少，还有不少的人在参拜，建筑是典型的道教式建筑，周围一大片都非常茂盛的大树，有点像是丛林中的道观，不说别的，环境就很好。 See more..
4.5 Lotus Temple (5 reviews)
- Peace & Internal power
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

This is the beat place created by Bahai People. Once you enter you feel calm and get positive energies. Doing prayer here connect you to God. See more..
4.0 Dajian Temple (5 reviews)
- Dajian Temple
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

I always loved the traditional or asian religious places,temples etc, so it was obvious that I will go there sooner or later. Took me 15 minutes to find it, the locals were helpful and they gave me always the right direction. The building is not big but I would not call it small. The statutes inside were huge and beautiful. The temple is a Buddhist temple in case I forgot to mention it. Later I will add some new pics. See more..
3.5 Yuanmiao Taoist Temple (5 reviews)
- Nice but nothing special
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

It's probably more interesting to tourists who don't live in China. If like me, who've been here a while this temple is just like many others around China. That's not to say that it isn't nice and quiet to walk around. See more..
4.0 Lingguang Temple (4 reviews)
- Beautiful place to reflect on life
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Grounds and surroundings are beautiful as this Temple is surrounded by Mountains. Takes a bit of time to walk from the car/bus parking lot to the temple entrance but your rewarded with beautiful vegetation and the sounds of a stream on the way. Nice place to spend a few hours. See more..
4.5 Longgang Ancient Temple (4 reviews)
- Quiet village with unusual architecture
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites
If you have a free day in Guangzhou, you will not regret, if you spend it in Kaiping. Go around the tower and you will find many interesting angles for your photos. From Guangzhou bus goes for about two hours. Come not to the end station. Ask the driver "Kaiping"! If you do not see the free taxi at the exit of the bus terminal, then go inside the building and ask "Kaiping" !? )) For 300 yuan, I arranged with the driver to inspect the three main places. The trip takes 3-5 hours. Entrance is paid separately, it is inexpensive. See more..
4.5 Yutai Temple (4 reviews)
- Very long hike!
Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites
There is a long hike up a lot of steps which is a really good workout, if you go during early summer it will be very humid and hot and I was dying. It is very beautiful and definitely worth the hike. My suggestion is to go during Autumn though. See more..
4.0 Mei'an Temple (4 reviews)
- a place for business
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

in the past it was very nice, but now it is just a place for business in the name of Buddha, except the special buddhi tree nothing is worth visiting,,, See more..
3.5 Sizhou Tower of Huizhou (4 reviews)
- 泗洲塔还好
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

泗洲塔位于惠州西湖内，进了西湖大门，走过长堤，抬头就可以看到这座高高耸立的塔顶，因为附近树木参天，在山下看的时候看不到塔身，只能看到塔顶。登到塔顶，你可以边吹着湖风，边欣赏一览无遗的西湖美景，甚至把大半个惠城尽收眼里。泗洲塔，值得一登！ See more..
4.5 Longmu Temple (3 reviews)
- so crowded
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

many people here & so crowded. it was not my first visit but seem busier than before. maybe near with new year. anyway. good for visit esp for sunny day. See more..
4.5 He Fairy Family Temple (3 reviews)
- 何仙姑的家
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

過年來訪何仙姑家廟，人山人海，香火鼎盛，比三年前來，熱鬧了不少。

相信非常靈驗，善男信女，一家大小，炮仗連天。後山有公園，非常值得一遊，外圍不收票，入廟（何仙姑的家）8元票價，套票15元含後山的宝墱。 See more..
3.5 Qingyuan Feilai Temple (3 reviews)
- 据说很灵
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

要坐半小时的船才能去到，坐船沿途可以看两岸自然的风景，吹吹河风很舒服的。寺庙建在山上，建筑是不错的，但现在外来和尚多了，流水线作业的骗钱。
要坐半小时的船才能去到，坐船沿途可以看两岸自然的风景，吹吹河风很舒服的。寺庙建在山上，建筑是不错的，但现在外来和尚多了，流水线作业的骗钱。 See more..
4.0 Hanyuan Tower (3 reviews)
- Quiet
Historic Sites • Religious Sites
We walked there after a stroll at the ancient bridge, found it to be quiet and not many shops opened. But we had a great almond milk and sesame drink at a shop there which was great. See more..
4.0 Chaozhou Ancient Grand Temple (3 reviews)
- A nice place to go
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

The temple is very beautiful, esp. the old one at the back. I'm not interested in visiting temples, but this one is very quiet and beautifully built with a long history. Should go and have a look. See more..
5.0 Dadong Mountain Jingye Temple (2 reviews)
- Peaceful and Ornate Temple
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
Definitely worth seeing as this beautiful place is a Buddhist Sanctuary. We were invited to the the Monk's hone for some tea and conversation. A very pleasant experience. See more..
4.5 Daxiong Temple (2 reviews)
Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

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4.5 Xian Imperial Ancestral Temple of Gaozhou (2 reviews)
- Avoid the crowds and enjoy!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites

Most travelers will fight crowds year round to enjoy many of China's ancestral treasures in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, but if you are in Gaozhou City, near Maoming, this is one beautiful temple you can visit in almost solitary enjoyment. Richly appointed and created with the same care all temples in China are, you can visit and meditate on the gorgeous, intricate architecture, and even purchase Buddhist prayer items such as jade bracelets. During our visit we purchased (for 20 yuan) prayer messages to put in the temple - they stay for one year. Off the beaten track but still in a city - if you go, stay at the Letian Hotel, luxury at a fraction of the cost in the larger cities. See more..
4.0 Baoguang Tower (2 reviews)
- 登高远眺
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

座落在城西侧的江边，跟瀛洲公园隔江相望，以前没有装修的时候是青砖外墙，外观古朴，登塔顶还能观赏整个高州城景，不过需要门票10元。 See more..
3.5 Leizu Temple of Leizhou (2 reviews)
- interesting of dog deco
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

well. it was ancient temple with interesting dog deco also some strong trees, many stone plaque and statues. quite big area & relaxing place. not so crowded & worth to view. See more..
4.0 Xianju Rock Taoist Temple (2 reviews)
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4.0 Gaoshan Temple of Zhanjiang (2 reviews)
- 一次经典的体验
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites
曾记得，高中期间有篇课文描写古时候建造的独特技巧，因而为了有真实体验，我们全班出发去了，才发现真的不错，门前别具一格的设计，历经岁月的磨洗但是其任然色彩鲜艳，入其内，引入眼帘的一个水池，鱼儿自由游戏。陈列着各种拥有久远历史的佛像，还有刻写十二孝子感人的故事。真的高山寺值得一去。 See more..
3.0 Mingzhu Temple (2 reviews)
Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins • Observation Decks & Towers • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas

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3.5 Shijue Temple (2 reviews)
- Shijue Temple
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

I asked a local expat if there was an "old temple" in Yangjiang that I could photograph and this place was the only choice. It took us a while to find it, but when we finally got there it was in a great location near the river. The temple isn't large, but it has some interesting buildings. One of the trees was decorated with thousands of prayer ribbons. It's one of the more photographic cultural sites to visit in Yangjiang. Once you've see Duck Lake Park and the beach this is a nice break. See more..
4.0 Lotus Ancient Temple (1 review)
- Lotus Temple under Lotus Mountain
Religious Sites
Situated at the end of a slightly winding road in Lianhua Town, Chenghai district around Shatou, in Guangdong Province. In the entrance courtyard where our bus parked, there was a sign as follows " Built in Yuan Dynasty-1289 AD. Renovated several times with most recent renovation started in 1985". A (renovated) Bhudda statue can easily be spotted in the parking area. The temple itself is very minimalistic, as it's still under renovation. Close by there is a mountain resort with hot springs. Probably, it would be worth staying at the resort over night after visiting the temple and hiking up Lotus Mountain scenic area. However, few people in the area spoke standard Mandarin and knowing Guangdong hua would be helpful to a foreign tourist planning to visit alone. Enclosed with this short review is the picture of the 'area map' and a 'description of the temple'. Visited as part of a Chinese Tour group in the spring of 2013. See more..
4.0 Masiyan Temple (1 review)
- Beautiful temple
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites

Clean place, quiet place to do your meditation, can see many interesting inside the temple, display old picture, hand craft marble. See more..
4.0 Tianchi Temple (1 review)
- Almost abandoned Budhist temple
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

Easy to go there by a taxi, there is not much to do at the place, 3 or 4 altars and probably nothing there has changed in last 20-30 years. Still worth to visit. See more..
5.0 Dingguang Temple (1 review)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Religious Sites

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4.0 Chaozhou Ganlu Temple (1 review)
- 信众
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Religious Sites
在一个天然的石头底下，建立一座寺庙，独特的奇观。相传有位神仙降临于此，从此香火不断。以前是一座书院，具有悠久的文化历史。 See more..
4.0 Shanwei Fengshan Temple (1 review)
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Religious Sites

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4.0 Mt. Kwan Temple Group (1 review)
- 舒服
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites • Religious Sites

听说是年代比较久远的寺庙，座落在鉴江河边的小山上，依山傍水，环境很舒服，从闹市走入山门，周围立刻变得安静起来，好一块闹中取静的宝地。 See more..

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