Guangren Temple is the only Tibetan Gelu Monastery in Shaanxi Province and the main dojo of Ludu Mother. It is free of charge and free of charge. It is open from 8:00 to 17:30 in the winter in January 2026 (the entrance ends at 17:00). It is recommended to take a slow tour for 1.5-2 hours, focusing on the red wall and golden roof, prayer and Tibetan cultural experience.
I. Core information
• Address: No. 152, Northwest Road, Lianhu District, Xi'an (in the northwest corner of the city wall)
• Tickets: Free, just register at the entrance; free incense / hot water / guide map
• Transportation: Exit D of Yuxiangmen Station on Subway Line 1, about 10 minutes on foot; Bus Route 21/509/717 to "Guangren Temple" Station
• The best time: arrive before 9:00, there are few people and the light is good; the film will be released on sunny days in winter and spring.
• Dharma meeting: regular Dharma meeting on the first day of the lunar new year / fifteenth day; special activities such as the Lantern Festival from the first to the fifteenth day of the Chinese New Year and the 25th day of October
II. Must-visit routes and punching points (clockwise)
• Mountain Gate → Eight Pagodas: Pray for blessings around the pagoda clockwise, and it is super beautiful in the morning light.
• Thousand-handed Guanyin Hall: 6.6-meter thousand-handed Guanyin statue, no photography in the hall.
• Ludu Mother's main hall: dedicated to the statue of Ludu's mother carried by Princess Wencheng, Kangxi's inscription "Ciyun Xiyin" plaque.
• Sutra corridor: 108 sutra tubes, turn a circle clockwise, meditate on your wish.
• Thousand Buddhas Hall / Tsongkhapa Hall: Thousands of gold-plated Buddha statues, and the atmosphere of the butter lamp array is full.
• Tibetan Sutra Pavilion → Red Wall Buddha Eye: The red wall on the west side outside the temple is the Internet celebrity position, and the plain clothes are more popular.
III. Special activities
• Lantern Festival (Kadeng'anqu): October 25th of the lunar calendar (December 6, 2026), to commemorate Master Tsongkhapa, 18:00, monks' Dharma lights are lit, thousands of ghee lamps are arranged, and sutras are recited around the temple. Butter lamps can be invited to participate. The red wall lantern sea is suitable for punching in, and the Vajradhara knots, handwritten scriptures are arranged. Prove effective through practice
• Green Mother's Holy Meeting: March 26th to 29th of the lunar calendar, the exclusive Dharma meeting of the Green Mother's Master Dojo, chanting sutras to pray for blessings, offering lanterns, praying for peace and smoothness, can participate in collective prayers, and the Legal Affairs Circulation Office can invite Ludu Mother's related Dharma
• Dharma Meeting: From the 8th to the 15th day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, the whole temple is vegetarian, holding a six-character mantra, chanting around the temple, and immersively feeling the atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism practice, which is suitable for meditation and praying.
• Regular Dharma Meeting: Every Month On The First And Fifteenth Day Of The Lunar Calendar, The Basic Dharma Meeting Of The Monastery, Chanting Sutras, Praying For Blessings, Offering Lanterns, Free Participation, Can Offer Lanterns, Suitable For Daily Rites To Buddha
• New Year's large-scale Dharma meeting: from the first day of the New Year to the fifteenth day of the New Year, praying for blessings, offering lanterns, chanting sutras, opening the mountain gate on New Year's Eve for the god of wealth to pray for blessings. On the first day of the New Year, the incense is the most strong, and you can get a blessing card to feel the peaceful atmosphere of the New Year.
IV. Folk public welfare activities
• Laba porridge: On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Laba porridge will be distributed in Shanmen Square for free to convey gratitude and blessings. Volunteers can participate on the spot.
• Festival marriage: free dumplings and incense buns during the Dragon Boat Festival; free marriage in the Spring Festival, New Year and other nodes, such as blessing calendars, Huangcai Shenka and other cultural creations.
• Cultural experience: Free incense, hot water and guided maps are provided on a daily basis. The legal circulation office can ask for scriptures and light-opened jewelry. You can ask for a heavenly visa at the exit. In the vegetarian restaurant on the east side, you can taste vegetarian food for about 15 yuan.
V. Food recommendation
• Vegetarian restaurant on the east side of Guangren Temple: vegetarian noodles, vegetarian set meal, self-operated by the temple, light and calm, suitable for dining after the Buddha's prayer
• Ando Vegetarian Food (Guangren Temple Road Store): Tibetan vegetarian food, health package, Tibetan-Chinese fusion flavor, elegant environment, suitable for small gatherings
• Ma Wenwen Fat Cake (Shajinqiao Store): Red Date Cake, freshly steamed, soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, a must-try for breakfast in Xi'an
• Old Li's Mingming spicy soup with meatball paste: spicy soup with meatball paste + steamed buns, full of fresh spices, with crispy steamed buns, locals often go
• Jinji old copper pot: hand-cut fresh mutton, copper pot shabu-shabu, ten-year-old store, clear water pot highlights the meat quality, cost-effective
• Looking at Chang'an Chinese cuisine (city wall viewing store): Shaanxi cuisine, barbecue, city wall scenic spot, suitable for tasting Shaanxi specialties
VI. Accommodation recommendation
• Very wow Xiaobai Apartment (Northwest Road Branch): in Guangren Community, 200-300 yuan, 5 minutes walk to the temple, close to scenic spots, clean and hygienic
• Juncheng International Hotel: Lianhu District, near Shajin Bridge, 300-400 yuan, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, free Hanfu experience, laundry
• Suyi Hotel (Yuxiangmen Subway Station Branch): 4 diamonds, near Yuxiangmen Subway Station, 400-500 yuan, Shuda mattress, some room types look at the city wall, free parking
• Yishe 101 Hotel: Next to Shajinqiao Food Street, 200-300 yuan, free fitness, laundry, billiards, top floor observation deck
• Hanting Hotel (Bell Tower Branch): Near the Bell Tower, Subway Line 2, 200-300 yuan, convenient transportation, complete facilities, affordable price
VII. Precautions
Entry into the temple and etiquette norms
• Entry and exit: enter the left door and exit the right door; men step on the left foot first, women step on the right foot first, do not step on the threshold; the whole process is clockwise, turn the median and the tower are clockwise.
• Hall etiquette: Do not take pictures of Buddha statues and scriptures in the hall, take off your hat and mute your mobile phone; do not touch Buddha statues, magic weapons, butter lamps, do not make noise, do not jump in line, and do not disturb the monks' practice.
• Wormage to Buddha and offering lanterns: You can get free incense at the door, light it in the designated area, do not blow it out with your mouth; offer lanterns, do not touch the butter lamp array, keep quiet and solemn.
Dress code and code of conduct
• Dress decently: wear trousers or knee-length skirts, avoid suspenders, shorts, backless clothes and other revealing clothes, and keep neat and dignified.
• Civilized behavior: do not smoke, do not litter, do not feed stray cats in the temple; do not break into non-tour areas without permission, do not climb buildings.
• Storage of belongings: Store your belongings properly, and change can be exchanged at the legal logistics office. Suixi is voluntary, and consumption is not compulsory.
Time and appointment prompts
• Opening hours: 8:00-17:30 during the winter season in January 2026 (no admission at 17:00). It may be adjusted during the legal meeting. Please check the official announcement before traveling.
• Appointment and registration: free of charge, no reservation, just register at the entrance; it is recommended to arrive in advance at the legal meeting or on holidays to avoid the peak of people.
• Best time: Arrive before 9:00, few people and good light, suitable for taking photos and praying.
Special scenes and weather tips
• Participate in the legal association: activities such as the first day of the lunar new year, the fifteenth day and the Lantern Festival, abide by the on-site guidelines, dress more rigorously, do not crowd, and do not grab seats.
• Seasonal protection: Pay attention to keep warm in winter, the ground may be frozen and non-slip; in summer, sun protection, there is free hot water in the temple to collect.
• Cultural creativity and vegetarian food: The Legal Affairs Circulation Office can ask for scriptures, Kaiguang jewelry, and the exit can ask for a heavenly signature; the vegetarian restaurant on the east side can taste vegetarian food, and keep it clean after eating.
Emergency and practical tips
• There are toilets, free hot water and guide maps in the temple. You can consult the staff.
• In case of rain, snow, strong wind and other weather, the activity may be temporarily adjusted. It is recommended to call or check the official account to confirm before traveling.
• Tibetan Buddhism does not need to deliberately return the wish. It is sincere and respects the beliefs and customs.