Ancestral Zen Monastery: Tracing the Origins of Buddhist Sounds

Follow in the footsteps of Sixth Patriarch Huineng, visit the ancestral halls of Chan Buddhism, and listen to the Eastern Zen spirit that has been passed down for a thousand years.

What this route is about

Main Chan Buddhist ancestral halls route: Wuzu Temple in Huangmei, Hubei; Donglin Temple on Mount Lu, Jiangxi; Nanhua Temple in Shaoguan, Guangdong (the true body of the Sixth Patriarch); Guangxiao Temple and Liurong Temple in Guangzhou. Suitable for travelers with a religious background or those seeking a quiet journey.

Complete itinerary: Wuzu Temple, Huangmei → Donglin Temple, Mount Lu → Nanhua Temple, Shaoguan (true body of the Sixth Patriarch) → Guangxiao Temple, Guangzhou

Cities and highlights along the route

• Huangmei: Wuzu Temple · Sizu Temple · Dongshan Ancient Trail
• Mount Lu: Donglin Temple · Flower Trail and Jinxiu Valley · Meilu Villa and Villa Cluster
• Shaoguan: Nanhua Temple · Yunmen Temple · Danxia Mountain
• Guangzhou: Guangxiao Temple · Liurong Temple · Chen Clan Ancestral Hall

Before you go

• After confirming your itinerary and date, pay the deposit; the remaining balance should be paid 15 days before departure
• If canceled more than 30 days before departure, full deposit refund; 15-30 days, 70% refund; 7-15 days, 50% refund; within 7 days, no refund
• Popular sites such as Mogao Caves and Sanxingdui require real-name reservations. Please submit ID information at least 15 days in advance
• For seniors over 70 and children under 12, please indicate in the notes. We will adjust the daily walking distance accordingly