Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)

Updated 2025-06-23

## Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple) Rising to a height of 57.6 meters, the Flower Pagoda at Liurong Temple is the tallest surviving Song Dynasty pagoda in Lingnan. With its bright r…

Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)

Rising to a height of 57.6 meters, the Flower Pagoda at Liurong Temple is the tallest surviving Song Dynasty pagoda in Lingnan. With its bright red pillars and glazed tiles, the pagoda resembles a blooming lotus when viewed from above — hence its poetic nickname.

The temple has ties to Tang and Song Dynasty literary giants. Wang Bo, one of the “Four Talents of Early Tang,” composed a stele inscription for the sacred relic tower here. Four centuries later, Su Dongpo (Su Shi) visited and inscribed the words "Liurong" (Six Banyans) upon seeing six grand banyan trees beside the pagoda — giving the temple its enduring name.

How to Get There

• Take Metro Line 1 or 2 to Gongyuanqian Station (Exit I2), then walk about 600 meters (approx. 8 minutes).
• Alternatively, take Metro Line 1 to Ximenkou Station (Exit B), then walk about 800 meters.

Visitor Info

• Admission: ¥5 per person (includes 3 incense sticks)
• Tower Climb: Additional ¥10 for Flower Pagoda entry
• Opening Hours: 8:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:30)

Highlights

• Steep internal staircases — caution for the elderly and children
• Don’t miss the ancient trees, stone tablet gallery, and Guanyin Hall

Nearby Attractions

• Guangxiao Temple (500 m): The oldest Buddhist temple in Lingnan
• Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (1.5 km): Architectural gem of Lingnan
• Beijing Road Pedestrian Street (1 km): Shopping and local eats

Travel Tips

• Keep quiet in temple grounds and avoid photographing statues
• Peak visits on the 1st and 15th of lunar months — consider visiting off-peak
• Nearby local eats: Wonton noodles and pork congee on Liurong Road

Content and photos courtesy of Southern Media Group (南方传媒 SPM).