Huayan Temple

Huayan Temple

A Liao-Jin dynasty temple; the Liao dynasty painted sculptures in the Bhaga Sutra Hall are exquisite, an important relic for studying Liao-Jin Buddhist art.

Datong 4A City Area Datong City
Ancient templeLiao and Jin dynastiespainted sculpturesBuddhism

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A temple from the Liao and Jin dynasties. The exquisite Liao Dynasty painted sculptures in the Bhagavati Sutra Hall are important relics for studying Liao-Jin Buddhist art.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Ancient temple
  • Liao and Jin dynasties
  • Painted sculptures
  • Buddhism

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in the urban area of Datong, with convenient transportation, making it suitable to combine with an itinerary in the city area of Datong. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and it gets crowded on holidays, so it is advisable to check the opening hours and ticket information in advance.

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