Yunmen Temple
Yunmen Temple was the founding monastery of the Yunmen school, one of the “Five Houses” of the “One Flower, Five Petals” lineage of Chan Buddhism.…
Yunmen Temple, Northern Guangdong
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥5
- Opening hours
- 8：30—16：30
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Shaoguan Bus Station directly to Ruyuan. From Ruyuan county town, shuttle buses run to Yunmen Temple.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2394. Open in Google Maps
About Yunmen Temple
Yunmen Temple was the founding monastery of the Yunmen school, one of the “Five Houses” of the “One Flower, Five Petals” lineage of Chan Buddhism. This 1,100-year-old temple in Lingnan houses the tallest Guanyin statue in Jiangnan, standing 11.4 metres tall and covered entirely in gold leaf.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yunmen Temple cost?
Admission to Yunmen Temple is ¥5, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yunmen Temple?
Yunmen Temple is open 8：30—16：30.
How do I get to Yunmen Temple?
Take a bus from Shaoguan Bus Station directly to Ruyuan. From Ruyuan county town, shuttle buses run to Yunmen Temple.
How long should I spend at Yunmen Temple?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Yunmen Temple.
Where is Yunmen Temple?
Yunmen Temple is in Northern Guangdong, Guangdong Province, in the South China of China.
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