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Xiangyan Temple, built in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), is a national AAA scenic spot and one of the four most famous temples in the Central Plain. The existing buildings date back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The temple is surrounded by bamboos covering more than 300 mu (200,000 square meters). Moreover, there are over 300 millennium-trees around the temple.

Brick carvings, stone carvings, wood carvings and Buddhist murals are treasures in Xiangyan Temple. The Buddhist murals in the Mahavira Hall are the largest indoor original ecological murals in China.

Opening hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Ticket prices: 60 yuan ($9.8)/person year-round

Traffic information: There is a shuttle bus between Xiangyan Temple and Nanyang West Bus Station.