Yongqing Temple

Yongqing Temple was first recorded during China's Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly 1,000 years. It has long been one of Hainan's most well-known temples. Over the centuries, the temple was damaged and rebuilt several times due to wars, typhoons, and other events.

The Yongqing Temple visitors see today is a newly built temple. It was relocated to a new site and completed in 2009.

Covering an area of 9,200 square meters, Yongqing Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in northern Hainan. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it offers wide-open views of the coastline and is considered one of the most scenic temples on the island. After paying respects at the temple, many visitors enjoy a relaxing walk along the nearby beach.

The temple's Buddhist statues are all carved from white jade imported from Myanmar. Together, they have earned 13 Guinness World Records, making Yongqing Temple the world's largest jade Buddha statue museum.

Must-See Buddha Statues

1. Horizontal Three Buddhas (横三世佛) located inside the Main Buddha Hall
   The three main Buddha statues are Shakyamuni Buddha, Medicine Buddha, and Amitabha Buddha.

2. Golden Jade Buddha (金玉大佛) located inside the Main Buddha Hall
   This statue of Shakyamuni Buddha holds six Guinness World Records. Some monks have described it as one of the most beautiful Buddha statues they have ever seen.

3. Island Guanyin (海岛观音) located behind the Main Buddha Hall
   This statue is carved from a single piece of Myanmar white jade. As the tallest white jade Guanyin statue of its kind, it has received multiple Guinness World Records and is one of the temple's most famous attractions.

4. Thousand-Armed Guanyin (千手观音) located inside Guanyin Hall
   The Thousand-Armed Guanyin symbolizes boundless compassion, wisdom, and strength. It is one of the most revered statues among Buddhist devotees visiting the temple.

Recommended Visit Duration

1-2 hours