Baotong Temple
宝通禅寺 · Bǎotōng Chánsì
One of Wuhan’s four great Buddhist monasteries, climbing the slope of Hongshan Hill in Wuchang to a brick Song-era pagoda, with a history of about 1,500 years.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
Climb to the Hongshan Pagoda at the top for a view over Wuchang. It is an active monastery: dress modestly and do not photograph monks without asking.
- Opening hours
- About 07:00–16:00 (longer at Chinese New Year) To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥10 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy on the temple’s WeChat account (宝通禅寺) or at the gate. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Baotongsi (Line 2), exit D, a short walk
- Address in Chinese
- 湖北省武汉市武昌区武珞路549号
Photo: Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0
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