White Horse Temple

白马寺 · Báimǎ Sì

Traditionally China’s first Buddhist temple, founded in the 1st century, with Indian, Thai and Burmese-style halls built next to it.

Booking recommendedBring your passport2 hours

Tip

Don’t miss the international Buddhist halls behind the main temple; many visitors walk out without seeing them.

Opening hours: 1 Apr–7 Oct 07:40–18:00; 8 Oct–31 Mar 08:00–17:00 To be confirmed
Price: ¥35
How to book: Timed real-name tickets, bookable up to 7 days ahead online (Trip.com or the temple’s WeChat channel) with your passport. Weekdays usually have space on the day. To be confirmed
Getting there: About 12 km east of the centre; 25 min by taxi, or city buses toward Baimasi
Address in Chinese: 河南省洛阳市洛龙区白马寺镇洛白路6号

Photo: Randy Rambo · CC BY 3.0

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In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · DynastiesHan dynasty 汉朝Traditionally China’s first Buddhist temple, founded in the 1st century under the Eastern Han.Encyclopedia · Ideas and beliefsBuddhism in China 中国佛教Traditionally China’s first Buddhist temple, from the 1st century, with Indian, Thai and Burmese-style halls beside it.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

Not yet confirmed by an official source: Opening hours, How to book

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