Timeline
08:00
Enter Yuanxuan Taoist Temple as it opens. The complex is quietest in the morning, allowing you to appreciate the architectural details of Sanqing Hall and the divine carvings without the rush of later visitors.
09:15
Check the route for lunch nearby. With no specific food shops listed in the immediate vicinity, take a short walk back toward the Huadu Square Metro Station area to find a local eatery.
10:00
Return to the temple grounds for a second look. By late morning, the light is bright and even, perfect for photographing the yellow glazed tiles and the bright images of Yuqing, Shangqing and Taiqing in the central hall.
Local tip
Free shuttle buses operate from Tianmei Shangzhuang (just outside Exit C of Huadu Square Metro Station on Line 9) at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00. You can also catch bus no. 花22.
Check before you go
- The temple is open from 08:00 to 18:00.
- Entry fee is ¥20.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Guangzhou (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).