White Horse Temple Unveiled an Indian Style Buddhist Temple in Luoyang

07/20/2010 23:23:36

White Horse Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in China, unveiled an Indian Style Buddhist Temple on May 29 in the ancient Luoyang City in Henan Province of Central China, which has become an appealing scenic spot that attracts hundreds of visitors each day.

    The Indian Style Temple inside White Horse Temple                 An amazing view from the rear of the temple

Initiated from an agreement during Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Indian in 2005, the Indian Style Buddhist Temple was funded by Indian Government and co-constructed by Chinese and Indian engineers. With 5 years bilateral hard work, the construction was perfectly completed. The visiting Indian President Pratibha Patil, accompanied by Chinese government leaders and the temple's abbot, presented the inauguration ceremony and lectured greatly of the long friendship of the two countries.

Indian President Patil (left two) announced its opening             Beautiful religious curvings on the dome

Covering an area of 6,000 square kilometer, the Indian temple locates in the west part of the White Horse Temple, comprising of a huge main hall, a well-appointed corridor, a Buddhism exhibition center and a self-cultivating place. Here visitors will not only appreciate the exotic and delicate Indian architectures and curvings but also could gain an glimpse to the long history and thoughtful insights of the Buddhism. The scenic shape and the unique Indian curvings are absolutely photogenic to visitors. Take a short stop into the temple will surely grant you a impeccable palace to gain  inner peace from the hustle temporal life.

Customizing a China Culture Tour to learn something about the ancient Buddhism and gawk at the gorgeous Buddha statues and delicate-curved religious architectures, which will show you another side of China.