White Horse Monastery Tour Tips
First, basic information
Address: No. 6, Luobai Road, Baima Temple Town, Chanshuihe District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China
Opening hours:
Winter (December to February): 08:00-17:30 (stopping time 17:00)
Summer (March to November): opening hours may be extended, the specific time to the scenic spot announcement shall prevail
Ticket price: 35 RMB/person, students and teachers enjoy half price discount (17.5 RMB/person), senior citizens over 60 years old, children under 12 years old or under 1.4 meters, people with disabilities and military personnel are exempt from admission.
Second, transportation guide
Public Transportation:
Take bus No. 56 or No. 58 and get off at the Baima Temple bus stop.
You can also choose the way of subway to bus: take subway line 1 and get off at the station of Qiming South Road, East Zhongzhou Road, and transfer to bus No. 56.
Self-driving: navigate to the “Baima Temple South Gate 2” or “Baima Temple Bus Parking Lot”, there are parking lots in the scenic area, the fee is reasonable.
Third, play suggestions
Best time to visit:
Spring and fall season, especially from March to May, the temple cherry blossoms, magnolia bloom, the ancient temple and spring flowers, very suitable for photography.
Tour Route:
Recommended Route: mountain gate→Tianwangtian Temple→Daxiong Temple→Thousand Buddha Temple→Reception Temple→Cheongliang Terrace→Stop Language Tea House→Foreign Temples (Indian, Burmese and Thai Buddha Temples)→Qiyun Pagoda→Di Renjie’s Tomb. This route takes about 2-3 hours.
Photo-taking and carding point:
Mountain Gate: ancient color, suitable for taking ancient style photos.
International Buddhist Temple Area: exotic atmosphere full of flavor, Indian, Burmese and Thai Buddhist temples each with their own characteristics.
Qi Yun Pagoda: the landmark of the temple, surrounded by green trees in spring, excellent for taking photos.
Under Cherry Blossom/Magnolia Flowers: when the flowers bloom from March to May, the ancient temple and spring flowers are in the same frame, romantic and poetic.
Special Experience:
Blessing experience: burn incense and pray for blessings in the temple, feeling the serenity and peace of Buddhist culture.
Zen Tea Tasting: Stop Talk Tea House provides free tea tasting service, the location is hidden deep in the bamboo forest, the environment is quiet and quiet, it is a good place to meditate and nourish your mind.
Fourth, notes
Dress Code: It is recommended to wear comfortable and decent clothes, avoid wearing too exposed or short clothing.
Etiquette norms:
When stepping into the temple, please make sure to go around the threshold to show your respect to the Buddha.
Observe the temple rules and avoid taking pictures of the Buddha inside to show your respect to the Buddha.
Ways of Inviting Incense:
Incense can be purchased outside the temple and brought into the temple at a relatively inexpensive price.
You can also ask for incense at the Dharma Circulation Office inside the temple, where all the incense is enlightened and means good luck.
Guided tour service: Visitor service center provides electronic voice interpreter, there are Chinese and English versions, the rent is 20 yuan / Taiwan / times, need to deposit 200 yuan. Artificial explanation service costs 50 yuan / time, the length of about 30-40 minutes, mainly explain a few halls, excluding foreign halls and Qiyun Tower and other scenic spots.
Fifth, the surrounding food recommendations
Baima Temple Vegetarian Noodles: the soup base is boiled with mushrooms for 8 hours with peony petals (only available at lunch market), which is tasty and nutritious.
Luoyang Water Banquet: such as Peony Swallow Vegetable and Sliced Pork in Soup, which is a famous traditional banquet in Luoyang and should not be missed.
Local snacks: such as spicy soup, chow mein, fried noodles, etc., full of authentic Henan flavor.
Sixth, other tips
Reserve in advance: There are more tourists during the holiday, so it is recommended to reserve tickets in advance to avoid delays.
Carrying items: It is recommended to carry water and snacks, and there are fewer choices for meals in the temple. At the same time, you can carry some change in case of emergency.
Pay attention to safety: more walking is needed inside the temple, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and pay attention to the safety of personal belongings.
Following the above tips, I believe you can have a pleasant and fulfilling trip to Baima Temple.
