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Visit the largest Buddhist temple in SZ

Writer: Joshua Fernandez  |  Editor: Zhang Chanwen  |  From: Original  |  Updated: 2024-10-10

Beyond Shenzhen’s towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a serene lake and a peaceful religious retreat at the foot of Wutong Mountain. Hongfa Temple (弘法寺), located within the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, attracts many daily visitors who come to pay their respects to Buddhist deities, offering gifts and prayers. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Shenzhen and the most visited annually. I had a few moments to photograph the temple’s structures and main entrances but was politely asked to refrain from photographing the statues of the deities out of respect.

Near Hongfa Temple is Fairy Lake, which provided some scenic opportunities to capture the temple from a distance. The lake is surrounded by forest paths perfect for walking, with more attractions as you make your way around. While the area isn't large, there’s plenty to see. It’s also one of the few places near Shenzhen where you can witness Buddhist gatherings up close. 


Hongfa Temple (弘法寺), located within the Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, attracts many daily visitors who come to pay their respects to Buddhist deities, offering gifts and prayers. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Shenzhen and the most visited annually.