Experts' Choice Award Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)
What the experts agree on
This 6th-century Buddhist temple is instantly recognizable by its iconic octagonal pagoda, which has dominated Guangzhou's skyline for nearly 1,500 years and appears in countless historical artworks of the city.
“This Buddhist temple was built in AD 537 to enshrine Buddhist relics brought over from India and placed in the octagonal Decorated Pagoda (Huā Tǎ).”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Look at any ancient scroll painting or lithograph by early Western travelers, and you'll see two landmarks rising above old Guangzhou." Full review
