Temple of the Six Banyan Trees was adjudged as one of the Top Ten Attractions in Guangzhou in 1997

Temple of the Six Banyan Trees, situated on Liurong Road, was constructed in the third year of Datong in the Southern Dynasty, and was originally named Baozhuangyan Temple. The temple has a history stretching back some 1,400 years and has seen many ups and downs. Having been raized to the ground by fire in the Northern Song Dynasty, it was rebuilt in the second year of Ruigong in the Song Dynasty and was subsequently named Jinghui Temple.  In 1100, the famous writer and calligrapher, Su Dongpo, visited this temple, and wrote the two words, “Six Banyan” after seeing the six old banyan trees near the temple. From this time, the temple has been known as the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees and was adjudged as one of the Top Ten Attractions in Guangzhou in 1997. Welcome to Guangzhou for Canton fair 2013. Maybe you will interesting in Temple of Six Banyan Trees when you participate in Guangzhou fair.

Enjoying a history of over 1400 years, Temple of Six Banyan Trees is one of the four well renowned Buddhist temples in Guangdong province. Originally called Baozhuangyan Temple, the Temple of Six Banyan Trees won the name by the great litterateur Su Dongpo in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). During the visit, he found six lush banyan trees and wrote the inscription Liu Rong (Six Banyan Trees). Thus the temple was called so ever since.
Admission: ￥5 (Another ￥10 to climb the pagoda). Open: 8:00-17:00.
Directions: 87 Liurong Lu. Subway: Ximenkou (Line 1).
Directions: From the metro, head east along Zhongshan Lu and then turn north up Liurong Lu. You’ll be able to spot the pagoda from a fair distance.