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Xinchang Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)
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Xinchang Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)

新昌大佛寺

Zhejiang, Shaoxing4.6·30.4737°N, 120.0237°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

About Xinchang Dafo Temple (Big Buddha Temple)

An ancient Buddhist temple in Xinchang, Zhejiang, set among scenic hills and centered on a towering stone-carved Buddha more than a thousand years old. The temple's peaceful halls and cliffside setting have drawn pilgrims for centuries.

Highlights

• 1,600-year-old temple with the 16 m 'Great Buddha of Jiangnan' cliff Maitreya. • 1,075 Buddhas in the Qianfo (Thousand Buddha) courtyard.

Suggested Route

South gate → Heavenly King Hall → Big Buddha Hall grotto → Qianfo Zen Courtyard → Prajna Valley; allow about 3 h.

Food & Lodging

Xinchang taro dumplings and local temple vegetarian food; guesthouses in Xinchang.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, some shuttle, and steps/slopes (moderate access).
Travel Tips

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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Opening Hours

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

In Xinchang County, Shaoxing; nearest HSR Xinchang Station ~10 km (Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taizhou HSR); nearest airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l ~100 km.

Reservation

Ticketed; book ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Shaoxing City Xinchang County Renminxi Road No. 117

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
新昌大佛寺

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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