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Guangxiao Temple (光孝寺)

Bright Filial Piety Temple Gwonghaau Si)

As the sixth patriarch of Zen Buddhism, Hui Neng, trained at this temple in the 7th century, it is a popular pilgrimage site for Zen Buddhists. The temple has been destroyed several times by fire, and the current buildings date back to the mid-19th century. *

Address
109 Guangxiao Rd (光孝路)
Getting there
Metro 1 Ximenkou, exit C
Price
¥5

Listing from Wikivoyage: Guangzhou/Yuexiu, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.