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Root Palace (Gen Gong) Buddhist Cultural Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2013

Root Palace (Gen Gong) Buddhist Cultural Tourism Area

衢州市根宫佛国文化旅游区

Zhejiang, Quzhou4.6Designated 2013·30.0323°N, 120.1137°E
Ticket Price
CNY 120
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2013

About Root Palace (Gen Gong) Buddhist Cultural Tourism Area

A one-of-a-kind museum in Kaihua where tree roots are carved into colossal Buddhist figures and elaborate reliefs. The Root Palace complex showcases this distinctive folk art form across halls and courtyards.

Highlights

Gigantic rooted-wood (tree-root) Buddhist sculptures and carvings; the Root Carving Art Museum; the South-Confucian (Nankong) garden; Hui-Xia root-carving exposition.

Suggested Route

Enter at the Root Palace gate; tour the Root Sculpture Museum -> Buddhist Culture Area -> Nankong Garden; allow 3-4 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Quzhou duck heads and 'Three Heads and One Palate' local dishes; stay in Kaihua county town.

Facilities

Visitor center, electric-cart shuttle, restrooms and lifts; English signage limited (unverified).
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 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

Generally open 8:00-17:00 daily. Some temples open earlier for morning worship.

Getting There

Nearest HSR Kaihua Station ~10 km; ~40 km from Quzhou Airport; no metro.

Reservation

Timed reservation system in place; advance online booking advised via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 120 (≈ $17)

Address

Zhejiang Province Quzhou City Kaihua County Genbo Road No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
衢州市根宫佛国文化旅游区

浙江省衢州市开化县根博路1号

Zhejiang Province Quzhou City Kaihua County Genbo Road No. 1

30.0323, 120.1137

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