Nanhua Temple is one of the most well known Buddhist monasteries in Southern China

Nanhua Temple (南華寺) is one of the most well known Buddhist monasteries in Southern China founded by Indian monk Zhiyao Sanzang in 502 AD. Set over 12,000sqm, the well maintained temple is equally matched by its pleasant natural surroundings. It was home to important Zen Buddhist figure Hui Neng, the Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism, who once lived at the monastery (and is kept mummified at the temple). The temple grounds feature The Life-Saving Pond (full of fish, birds and turtles), the beautifully painted Five Fragances Pavillion, seven halls of relics, exquisitely detailed Buddhist shrines, monk quarters and bell and drum towers. You could go to Nanhua Temple for a trip when you come to Guangzhou fair Canton fair 2014.

Daxiong treasure hall is the largest and uppermost ancient building. It is the important place to the temple to hold ritual. Three 8 meters high Buddha statues and a 4 meters high Kwan-yin statue are placed in the temple, with 500 visual arhats stand in four sides. The temple treasures up rare historical relics like the real body of Liuzu and a 500 kg copper bell.
There are also several ten-meter ancient Chinese cypresses here; it is now the world's rarest trees. A large number of precious relics are been preserved in the temple, so it is also a national cultural relics protection units.