In 2025, visit Wuhan and let a local take you to Guiyuan Temple.

Pray for good fortune in the new year and get lucky. Welcome to Wuhan, where you can choose between being a couch potato and working hard to move the heavens. Guiyuan Temple was built by Master Baiguang in the 15th year of the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (1658). You can come here to worship the God of Wealth, count the Arhats, eat vegetarian food, copy scriptures, adopt cats, drink coffee, buy bracelets, and more. ▫ 🎫 Tickets: CNY 10/person on weekdays, CNY 20/person on holidays, no reservation required. 🕑 Hours: 8:00–17:00 (Ticket sales and entry end at 16:30, the temple closes at 17:00) 🚇 Transportation: Line 4/Line 6 to Zhongjiacun Station 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Gate 6 of Guiyuan Temple. There is a free parking lot in the temple. 👉 Core attractions: Arhat Hall, Double-sided Guanyin, God of Wealth Hall … ✅ [Counting Arhats] Tutorial ① Enter the Arhat Hall and start counting from the Arhat you feel a connection with. Count according to your actual age, starting from the left for men and the right for women. ② After counting, remember the number of the Arhat you counted to. You can buy a number card (CNY 20) at the exit, or search for Guiyuan Temple Arhat Divination on WeChat for free. You can also pay for divination on site. ✅ [Worship the God of Wealth] On the fifth day of the first lunar month every year, tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Guiyuan Temple to offer incense and worship the God of Wealth, praying for wealth, happiness, and good fortune. ✅ [Copying Scriptures] Tutorial Copying scriptures is the perfect short gap for Chinese workers. ① In the Guiyuan Library next to the God of Wealth Hall, first select the scriptures you like, or you can draw a Buddha statue. Sit quietly for three minutes before copying the scriptures. After copying, hand them to the auntie and register your personal information. These scriptures will be offered as sacrifices. Remember to donate! ② Adopt animals Next to the scripture copying room, you can adopt stray animals. Adopt instead of buying, so that life no longer wanders. ✅ Hidden Delicacies 🍚 ① Chibei Coffee On the second floor of the vegetarian restaurant, choose "compassion" between a large and medium cup. ② Wuzhuochu Vegetarian Tea Drink (Guiyuan Temple Water Bar) The vegetarian fish-flavored shredded pork buns are delicious 😋 and there are fortune cookies. The scenery at the entrance is beautiful, perfect for sitting here, drinking tea 🍵, and enjoying the sun. ③ Guiyuan Zen Canteen A vegetarian restaurant near the exit of Guiyuan Temple, P3. The red wall and small courtyard at the entrance are great for photos. ④ Guiyuan Temple Youyou Stone Cake This was a must-eat when I went to Guiyuan Temple as a child. Unfortunately, it has moved to near Lanjiang Road, but you can still check it out if you're interested! ✅ Nearby Attractions ✔ Cathedral ✔ Hanyang Tree Park ✔ Wuhan Zoo ✔ Zhang Zhidong Sports Park ✔ Han River Rose Park