Kaiyuan Temple
Quan Zhou, Fujian
A Tang-dynasty Buddhist temple founded in 686, home to twin five-storey stone pagodas that are the tallest surviving pair from the Song dynasty in China.
Pourquoi visiter Kaiyuan Temple ?
As one of the 22 sites in Quanzhou's 2021 UNESCO listing, Kaiyuan Temple sits at the physical and historical centre of the old city — its pagodas have stood since the Song dynasty and are still an active place of worship today.
Comment en profiter
Walk a full circuit of both pagodas before entering the main hall, then explore the surrounding temple grounds, which are larger than they first appear from the entrance.
Astuce
Combine with a walk to Xi Street just outside the temple gates for one of the city's best-preserved old commercial streets.