4A Tourism Area
Dafo Temple (Zhangye)
张掖大佛寺景区
Gansu, Zhangye★ 4.6·38.9795°N, 100.1238°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25
Duration
2-3 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
About Dafo Temple (Zhangye)
A significant religious and cultural site in Zhangye, Gansu, featuring historic temples, shrines, and centuries of spiritual tradition. • Home to China's largest reclining (sleeping) Buddha, 34.5 m long. • Major Tibetan Buddhist monastery with Ming-Qing ha...
Highlights
• Home to China's largest reclining (sleeping) Buddha, 34.5 m long. • Major Tibetan Buddhist monastery with Ming-Qing halls. • Important Silk Road religious site.
Suggested Route
South gate, Hall of the Sleeping Buddha, scripture tower, then the courtyards; allow 1.5-2 h.
Food & Lodging
Zhangye night market nearby for hand-pulled noodles and lamb; city hotels.
Facilities
Parking, restrooms, exhibits, and partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips
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Opening Hours
07:00-17:00
Getting There
Dafo Temple Lane, Minzhu West St, Ganzhou District, Zhangye (city center). Nearest HSR: Zhangye West Railway Station (~5 km); nearest airport: Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (~25 km). City buses 1/11/13 to 'Dafo Temple'.
Reservation
Tickets on-site; advance booking not required.
Ticket Price
CNY 50, students CNY 25
Address
Zhangye City Ganzhou District Minzhuxi Street Dafosixiang
