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Daxingshan Temple

大兴善寺

Established in 266 AD during the Jin Dynasty, the Daxingshan Temple was one of the most influential temples in China during the Tang Dynasty, being the place where the eminent monks Śubhakarasiṃha, Vajrabodhi and Amoghavajra translated sacred Buddhist texts from India and disseminated Chinese Esoteric Buddhism. In the 9th century, Emperor Wuzong ordered the temple to be destroyed as part of his campaign against Buddhism. It was rebuilt during the 15th century.

Address
55 Xingshansi West Street, Yanta District (雁塔区兴善寺西街55号)
Getting there
about 600 m northwest of Xiaozhai Metro Station on Lines 2 and 3
Hours
Closed · opens 8 am
Weekly hours
Mon8 am–5 pm
Tue8 am–5 pm
Wed8 am–5 pm
Thu8 am–5 pm
Fri8 am–5 pm
Sat8 am–5 pm
Sun8 am–5 pm
Price
Free

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.