Beijing to Shanghai Sights

West Garden Temple (Xiyuánsì)

West Garden Temple (Xiyuánsì) Review

This temple is most notable for the Hall of 500 Arhats (wubai luohan tang), which houses 500 gold-painted statues of these Buddhist guides. They are humorous carvings: one struggling with dragons, another cradling a cat.

    Contact Information

  • Address: 8 Xiwan Lu, across from Lingering GardenSuzhou, 215002
  • Cost: Y25
  • Hours: Daily 7--5
  • Location: Suzhou

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