China Attractions: Religious Experience
Here's a list of all attractions in China tagged as 'Religious Experience' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in the world, started life in the late 17th century as a residence for ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Heaven (Tian tan)
A Ming temple, Temple of Heaven or Tian tan was built by the Yongle Emperor, who also built the Forbidden City, as a stage for the important rituals performed ... Continue Reading »
Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta)
While the Big Wild Goose Pagoda - or Dayanta - follows the familiar pagoda format of successive levels diminishing in size the higher they get, this solid ... Continue Reading »
Confucius Temple
A quiet sanctuary away from the smoggy streets of Beijing, the restored main hall of this temple contains a statue of the sage Kongzi (Confucius). It is the ... Continue Reading »
Emei Shan
At 3,117 meters (10,226 feet) tall, Mount Emei is the highest of China’s four sacred mountains of Buddhism. Buddhist monks have made pilgrimages to the temples ... Continue Reading »
Lingyin Temple
Also known as the “Temple of the Souls’ Retreat,” Lingyin Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in all of China. The temple was founded in 328 by ... Continue Reading »
Mount Qingcheng
At a user friendly height of only 1,290 meters (4,234 feet), Mount Qingcheng is one of the best day trekking options surrounding Chengdu. Due to its lush green ... Continue Reading »
Qingyang Palace
An early Tang Dynasty classic, Qingyang Palace is considered to be one of the oldest and most important Taoist temples in all of China due to its location near ... Continue Reading »
Wenshu Temple
Located in the northern reaches of Chengdu, Wenshu Temple is often regarded as the best preserved Buddhist temple in the entire city. Originally known as ... Continue Reading »
Wuhou Memorial Temple
With a past that dates back nearly 2,000 years this popular temple complex in southern Chengdu is steeped in various levels of history and lore. Occasionally ... Continue Reading »
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- Good Place to Shop
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- Off-the-Beaten Path
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- Religious Experience
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- Sailing
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- Walking / Hiking
- Zoo
- Casino
- Church / Cathedral
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Island
- Live Music
- Monument - Historical
- Monument - Modern
- Mountain
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
- Palace
- People Watching
- Pier / Waterfront / Port
- Popular with Locals
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- Ruin - Ancient
- Shopping / Entertainment Center
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- Theater
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- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
Discover new cities in China to explore in 2012! In our quest to continually find fresh places for you to explore, the Viator team is planning to offer tours in many new Chinese cities this year. Check out the giant pandas in Chengdu and the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou this month!
