Shanhua Temple
善化寺 · Shànhuà Sì
A calm Liao and Jin dynasty temple near the South Gate, with original wooden halls and rows of colourful guardian statues.
No booking neededBring your passport1–1.5 hours
Tip
Far fewer visitors than Huayan Temple; a good quiet stop before climbing the South Gate onto the wall.
- Opening hours
- Daytime, roughly 08:00–18:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Reported free in 2026; register with ID at the entrance To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking; show your passport at the entrance to register. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Just inside the South Gate of the old town
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省大同市平城区南寺街善化寺
Photo: Zhangzhugang · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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