# Giant Buddha Temple Scenic Area (大佛寺景区)

Zhangye, Gansu Province · Northwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/giant-buddha-temple-scenic-area
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥38
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—18：00
- **Time needed:** 1–2 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Nancheng Lane intersection (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Architecture, Temples

## About Giant Buddha Temple Scenic Area

The temple houses the largest indoor clay-sculpted reclining Buddha in China, measuring 34.5 metres long and 7.5 metres wide. Built in 1098, it is the only large Western Xia Buddhist temple still standing in China. The Giant Buddha Temple now houses the Zhangye Museum.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 738. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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