White Horse Temple Tour Guide to Avoid Pitfalls
The White Horse Temple, as the birthplace of Buddhism in China, is the first government-run temple established during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Not only does it feature Chinese Buddhist architecture, but it also has characteristic temple buildings from India, Myanmar, Thailand, and other countries, making it a must-visit attraction in Luoyang.
The opening hours of the White Horse Temple are from 7:40 am to 6:00 pm. To fully explore the entire temple, it is recommended to reserve at least two hours. The ticket price is relatively affordable, at 35 yuan per person, with half-price discounts available for minors, students, military personnel, seniors, and teachers; don't forget to bring your relevant documents.
Due to the distance from the city center, taxi fares can be high; my last taxi ride there cost 60 yuan, which was a bit painful. However, public transportation is also very convenient, with buses 56, 58, and 802 going directly to the White Horse Temple. Driving there is also a good option, with many cheap parking lots nearby.
Recommended tour route: Start from the temple gate, pass through the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Jieyin Hall, the Qingliang Platform, and the Zhiyu Tea House, followed by the Thai Buddha Hall, the Myanmar Buddha Hall, the Indian Buddha Hall, the tomb of Di Renjie, and the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard. You can hire a guide at the visitor service center for 50 yuan to explain the five main halls; their explanations are very detailed and provide a lot of interesting knowledge. You can join a group with other tourists for a better deal.
Upon disembarking, you might encounter aunties selling incense; you can try to bargain, but if they don't lower the price, it's okay, as the stalls at the entrance might be cheaper. There is also a connection point at the entrance of the main hall where you can get three sticks of incense for free. The White Horse Temple is famous for its bracelets, and although I didn't get the most popular small pumpkin style, there are many other beautiful bracelets available. Next to the Dharma distribution point, there are various pendants and necklaces, all very exquisite.
There are many birds and cats in the temple; you can bring some coarse grains or cat treats to feed them, which is also a good deed. After visiting the five main halls, be sure to sit in the Zhiyu Tea House, where free tea is provided, and the environment is suitable for taking photos, but remember to keep quiet.
Finally, here are some reminders: Do not take pictures of the Buddha statues inside the halls to avoid disrespect; if you have leftover incense, you can leave it at the connection point; when offering incense, start from the first layer and do not backtrack; the wishes made at the Jieyin Hall are very effective, but remember to return to fulfill your vows; the White Horse Temple has different beauties in each season and is worth a visit; you can bring some snacks and drinks, as there may not be sales points in the park, and you can replenish your energy during the tour.
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When I came to Luoyang Baima Temple, I was very fortunate to have chosen a very good interpreter, Mr. Gao, an hour and a half of the explanation, which has the overall historical context, cultural relics details, and many Buddhist knowledge. I feel that I have benefited a lot. Like the white horse temple such as this scenic spot, you still have to ask a professional explanation to feel the real heritage here. I like the last sentence of Teacher Gao. Thousands of years ago, we took root in our land with an open and inclusive mentality; thousands of years later, we also welcomed the culture of various countries in our land with the style of a great country.
Good explanation experience. Purely see that you can't experience the deep historical and cultural heritage of Baima Temple. The interpreter is more professional, knows the situation of the temple like the palm, and is more patient in answering questions.
One of the most famous attractions in Luoyang is a must-see attraction like Longmen Grottoes. Compared with other temples, it is obvious that there are still some attractions on the left and right sides of the White Horse Temple that can be visited.
Follow the tour guide to transfer a few temples, mainly listen to the explanation, heart is the spirit, there are Thailand and several other international temples in the west, there is also a stop tea house, is the white horse temple special to provide free tea to tourists, very special, there are many people, Basically everyone can go in and rest quietly, drink tea without talking!
Teacher Gao explained very well, very attentive and professional. The knowledge is very wide and interesting. The teacher is very attentive. After the explanation, I told the child for an extra time. The teacher made a love of the profession and admired it!
The tour guide was very professional, the explanation was very clear, and I learned a lot of small knowledge. Take us to the main line of Baima Temple for an hour. Other foreign temples and Qiyun Tower are not tired to stroll around, and I am generally satisfied.