So far, the most stunning temple truly deserves the title of China's oldest temple

Luoyang🔴White Horse Temple Located about 12 kilometers east of Luoyang city center With Mang Mountain to the north and Luoshui River to the south Among the temples I have visited in recent years, this ancient temple brought me both shock and tranquility Luoyang🔴White Horse Temple Founded in the 11th year of the Yongping era of the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD) It is the first temple officially built after Buddhism was introduced to China Known as the "Ancestral Court of Buddhism" The temple's halls are layered, with ancient cypress trees towering It houses treasures such as Yuan Dynasty lacquered wooden statues and Tang Dynasty scripture pillars As a world Buddhist sanctuary, White Horse Temple integrates Buddhist halls in the styles of China, India, Myanmar, and Thailand With the stature of "The First Temple Under Heaven," it carries the profound legacy of two thousand years of cultural exchange between China and foreign countries ▪️About tranquility The day I arrived at White Horse Temple, it was raining heavily Perhaps because of this, there were not many visitors that day The raindrops and the sound of rain added a layer of Zen to White Horse Temple Accompanied by incense and chanting, my heart felt very peaceful 🍵 The "tea" at the Silence Tea House The unspoken agreement of silence among those around At that moment, "quiet" was also a kind of strength ▪️About shock In the garden area on the west side is the International Buddhist Hall area It gathers Buddhist halls in the styles of India, Myanmar, and Thailand It feels like a momentary journey to Southeast Asia But I must admit, what truly shocked me was still our Chinese Buddhist culture 📍White Horse Temple 🎫35 RMB ⏰Opening hours 7:40 AM — 7:40 PM (April 1 - October 7) 8:00 AM — 5:30 PM (October 8 - March 31 of the following year) ⌚️Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours 🚗Transportation 1️⃣ Take bus 56 or 58 from the city center, about 50 minutes, 1.5-3 RMB, then walk 8 minutes after getting off 2️⃣ Take Metro Line 1 to Yangwan Station Exit A, then taxi for 8-12 RMB 3️⃣ Self-driving or taxi, about 30 minutes from the city center, around 30 RMB