Xinchang Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)
新昌大佛寺
About Xinchang Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)
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Food & Lodging
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Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
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08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)
In Xinchang County, Shaoxing; nearest HSR Xinchang Station ~10 km (Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taizhou HSR); nearest airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l ~100 km.
Ticketed; book ahead via official platform.
Free admission
Shaoxing City Xinchang County Renminxi Road No. 117
绍兴市新昌县人民西路117号
Shaoxing City Xinchang County Renminxi Road No. 117
30.4737, 120.0237
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