Tourism GuideDule Temple Ancient Forest
A sacred Buddhist temple complex with ancient cypress trees dating back over 1000 years
Key Information
Built Year
618 AD Tang Dynasty
Architectural Style
Chinese Buddhist Wooden Architecture
Main Hall Height
23 meters
Ancient Trees Count
Over 300 cypress trees
UNESCO Status
World Heritage Tentative List
Best Visit Season
Spring and Autumn
Dule Temple Ancient Forest is one of the oldest surviving wooden structures in China dating back to the Tang Dynasty 618907 AD The temple complex is renowned for its magnificent ancient cypress trees some of which are over 1000 years old creating a serene spiritual atmosphere The main hall Guanyin Pavilion is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture built without a single nail using only wooden brackets The temple has survived numerous wars and natural disasters throughout Chinese history making it a living testament to Buddhist culture and architectural ingenuity The ancient forest surrounding the temple consists of hundreds of cypress trees many with unique twisted shapes and spiritual significance according to local legends
Things to Do
- Admire the ancient cypress trees with unique twisted shapes
- Explore the Guanyin Pavilion built without nails
- Learn about Tang Dynasty Buddhist architecture
- Experience the peaceful spiritual atmosphere
- Photograph the ancient wooden structures
- Visit the temple museum with historical artifacts
- Attend Buddhist ceremonies during festivals
- Walk through the sacred forest paths
