大佛古寺 — Attraction in Guangzhou City

The Dafo Ancient Temple (大佛古寺) in Guangzhou is a captivating blend of ancient grandeur and modern vibrancy. Nestled in the bustling heart of Beijing Lu, this historic temple stands as a serene oasis amid the urban buzz, effortlessly drawing visitors with its majestic architecture and tranquil ambiance.

As one of the oldest structures in the city, the temple showcases intricate traditional designs, illuminated beautifully at night when its lights create a truly mesmerizing spectacle. Despite being surrounded by towering contemporary buildings, the temple retains its peaceful charm, offering a space for quiet reflection and spiritual solace.

Inside, visitors are treated to a harmonious mix of history and modernity, with carefully preserved antiquities and ongoing renovations aimed at maintaining its timeless appeal. Whether you’re a devout Buddhist or a curious traveler, the Dafo Ancient Temple promises a memorable experience, making it a must-visit destination...

Smack in the middle of Guangzhou within the Beijing Road Pedestrian Street is this huge venerable Buddhist temple Da Fo Si (大佛寺）. Judging from the number of devotees praying during a weekday, it’s probably one of the more popular ones in Guangzhou. Or most convenient to get to.

Inside the inner sanctum there sits three huge golden Buddha statues (see photo attached). Actually no photo taking is allowed in this hall. Accidentally snapped this shot before realising the ban on photography.

I would add this into the Beijing Road Pedestrian Street itinerary rather than to come separately for a visit to Da Fo Si. Doesn’t matter whether you do it in the morning or afternoon. You can plan for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the...

On one of the busiest roads, there is this beautiful temple, so very pretty and beautifully lit at night. There are prayers done actively there. It’s a pretty big temple. They have two vegetarian restaurants. Out of which one is a vegetarian buffet with an amazing variety. We are actually vegetarians and we had issues in finding good veg food in the vicinity and were so so glad to find this place. We actually went there twice. They have so many live counters, really yummy food and very very nice hospitality! The temple is...