"Visiting Daxiangguo Temple in Kaifeng: An encounter between history and faith"

#ChristmasGreatPlaces2024 Today we came to the Daxiangguo Temple in Kaifeng City. This ancient temple is located in the center of this ancient city, Kaifeng City, known as the "Ancient Capital of Seven Dynasties". As soon as you walk into this temple, you can feel its extraordinary aura, profound historical heritage and wide influence. Kaifeng is an ancient historical and cultural city that is "the most magnificent in the world" and "the capital of emperors since ancient times". This Daxiangguo Temple occupies an outstanding position in the history of Chinese Buddhism. The history of Daxiangguo Temple can be traced back to the sixth year of Tianbao in the Northern Qi Dynasty (555 AD), when it was named Jianguo Temple. Legend has it that this place was once the residence of Wei Gongzi Wuji during the Warring States Period, but it was later destroyed by fire due to the war. It was not rebuilt until the second year of Jingyun in the Tang Dynasty (711 AD). Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty changed the name of the temple to Daxiangguo Temple in the first year of Yanhe (712 AD) to commemorate his rise from King Xiang to Emperor. During the Song Dynasty, Daxiangguo Temple was the largest Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It was highly respected by the emperors and became a veritable royal temple. There were many outstanding monks in the temple. Emperor Taizong and Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty also successively funded large-scale restoration projects, making the temple more prosperous. In this ancient temple, it seems that you can hear the sound of history echoing in your ears and feel the power of religious belief. The architectural style and historical allusions of Daxiangguo Temple made me full of curiosity and respect for this temple. This tour allowed me to appreciate the unique charm of Daxiangguo Temple in Kaifeng, and also gave me a deeper understanding of the history of Chinese Buddhism. 🏯🙏📜 #大xiangguosi #Henan Province #Kaifeng City #中国 #中国 Mainland Attractions 📍No. 36, West Section of Ziyou Road, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China Postal Code: 475000