Xiamen Haicang District → Shishi Zen Temple

On March 11, 2025, take Metro Line 1 to Lucuo Station, transfer to Metro Line 2 and get off at Wengjiao Station. You can also take bus 807.890 to get off at this station and walk about 200 meters forward. The indoor environment is nice and the air quality is good! Please comply with the regulations. Shishi Zen Temple in Haicang District, Xiamen City is a thousand-year-old ancient temple located at the foot of Daimao Mountain in Xiayang Village, Xinyang Street, Haicang District. It was built in the second year of Chuigong in the Tang Dynasty (686 AD) and is one of the important Buddhist cultural sites in southern Fujian. The temple enshrines Sakyamuni Buddha and is also one of the well-known Medicine Buddha temples in China. ### Main Features and Attractions 1. History and Culture The Stone Chamber Temple was rebuilt many times during the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods. It was at its largest during the Ming Dynasty, with three floors of palaces and 64 monks' quarters. The existing buildings were mainly built during the Daoguang period and rebuilt during the Guangxu period, covering an area of ​​about 5,000 square meters. 2. Natural landscape The Zen temple is backed by Daimao Mountain, which is surrounded by lush forests, singing birds, blooming flowers, waterfalls and rugged rocks. On the hill behind the temple, there are relics of Qi Jiguang's anti-Japanese resistance during the Ming Dynasty, such as "Youcheng Ancient Village" and "Jianshan Ancient Village". 3. **Famous Attractions** - **Stacked stones in the mountains**: According to legend, these are the relics left behind when Qin Shi Huang drove stones into the sea. - **Guanyin Cliff**: It is named after the legend that Guanyin rescued a widow who jumped off a cliff. - **Sword Testing Stone**: According to legend, Manjushri Bodhisattva tested his sword here, which means that Buddhism is like a sword that can cut off troubles. - **Fairy Foot Stone**: According to legend, this is the footprint left by Guanyin when she subdued the turtle spirit. 4. **Medicine Buddha Temple** Shishi Zen Temple is one of the important Buddhist temples of Medicine Buddha in China. Medicine Buddha is regarded as a spiritual Buddha who blesses health and longevity. The temple is equipped with facilities such as the Medicine Buddha Secret Altar and the Glass Pagoda, and is very popular. 5. **Pear Blossom Spectacular** Every year in early March, the pear blossoms in the Zen temple are in full bloom, covering the branches like snow, attracting a large number of tourists to come and enjoy the flowers. The best viewing period for pear blossoms this year is expected to last until mid-March. ### Useful Information - **Address**: No. 8 Yangshun Road, Haicang District, Xiamen. - **Opening hours**: Open from 08:00 to 18:00 all year round. - **transportation**: - By car: Take the Haicang Tunnel or Haicang Bridge and follow the signs. ### Kind tips - The temple is open to the public free of charge, and visitors are welcome to make donations to support the temple's maintenance. - Please do not pick or break branches during the flower viewing period to help maintain the quiet environment of the Zen temple. The Stone Chamber Temple is not only a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, but also a great place for tourists to experience nature and historical culture. For more information, please refer to the relevant webpage content.