Baoen Temple

Baoen Temple is located on the east side of the ancient city of Shouxian, known locally as the Great Temple, and is the main attraction in the ancient city of Shouxian. Baoen Temple was built in Tang Dynasty. According to legend, it was built by Emperor Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty and has a long history. The monastery discovered the underground palace during the demolition of the dangerous pagoda in the Northern Song Dynasty. The precious gold and silver coffins and relics were unearthed in the underground palace, which are now hidden in the Shou County Museum. The existing 18 Arhat clay statues in the temple are also artistic treasures, so you can take a good look here. Bao'en Temple is a typical traditional temple building with three entrances. From Zhaobi, from south to north, there are Shanmen, Daxiong Hall and Pilu Pavilion. There are green plants in the courtyard, including ancient ginkgo trees that are more than 1,300 years old. The environment is beautiful, and you can visit them one by one after entering the temple. The precious 18 Arhat statues in the temple are located on both sides of the Daxiong Hall. They were built during the Qianlong period. They are exquisite in craftsmanship and have their own characteristics.