1. Overview of the scenic spots: White Horse Temple, located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, is one of the ancient Buddhist temples in China. Its history dates back to 68 B.C. and it was the first government-run temple after Buddhism was introduced to China. White Horse Temple is a center for Buddhist research in China and an important place for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. 2. How to get thereStarting from Luoyang City, you can choose to take a bus or taxi to the White Horse Temple. The bus is cheaper at $xx, but you need to walk some distance to get to the temple. A taxi costs xx yuan, but you can go directly to the temple entrance.
3. Itinerary 1Visit the Daxiong Hall: The first thing you see as soon as you enter the temple is the Daxiong Hall, which is one of the main buildings of the White Horse Temple. The Mahavira Hall enshrines the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, surrounded by statues of the Four Heavenly Kings and the Eighteen Arhats. 2.Visit the Bell Tower and Drum Tower: On both sides of the Daxiong Hall, there are the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. There is a big bell in the bell tower and a big drum in the drum tower. These are the ritual vessels of the temple, which are used for the daily life and practice of the monks. 3.Visit the Scripture Building: The Scripture Building is another important building at the White Horse Temple, which houses a large collection of Buddhist scriptures and artifacts. Visitors can learn about the history and culture of Buddhism here. 4.Visit the Relic Stupa: One of the landmarks of the White Horse Temple, the Relic Stupa is a nine-storey stupa. The relics of Shakyamuni are enshrined in the pagoda and are an important holy place for Buddhist believers to worship. 5.Visit the gardens: The gardens of the White Horse Temple are also a highlight, with rockeries, ponds, small bridges and flowing water, etc., which are very suitable for walking and taking pictures.
4. Food recommendationThere are many food stalls and restaurants near the White Horse Temple, where you can taste authentic Luoyang food. For example, Luoyang water seat, Hu spicy soup, fried noodles and so on are all very popular delicacies. 5. Precautions 1Respect the Buddhist beliefs and cultural traditions in the temple and refrain from making loud noises or smoking in the temple. 2.Please pay attention to safety during the tour and do not climb or touch the artifacts and other dangerous behaviors. 3.Visitors are requested to follow the prescribed route and do not enter unopened areas or touch cultural relics without permission.