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Nanshan Temple
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,624 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Impressive 108-metre in height statue of Buddhist Guanyin Goddess of Nanshan
Jun 2020
The majority of the temple was completed in 1988 and is home to many Tang dynasty replicas. The main statue is of the of Buddhist Guanyin Goddess of Nansha, was built by 108 monks over the 1999 to 2005 period. Seems like a metre of statue height for each monk who worked on the project.
Written 21 June 2020
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TJ O
Australian Capital Territory, Australia22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing!
Aug 2022 • Solo
This was an inspiring and reflective place. The statue itself is magnificent and it was moving to get up close and touch it. Be careful to be aware it is not appropriate to wear a hat in the temples or when you are walking around the base of the Buddha's feet. There are some very commercial parts of the site but they are not forceful. Take the train as the walk to the statue is quite a way.
Written 21 August 2022
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Jane
Cali, Colombia18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very beautiful
Sept 2020 • Couples
I really liked to see this place, not for religion reasons but because it looks incredible. A lot of people there, but that’s normal everywhere in China. It’s nice to walk all the way from the entrance of the park. It’s not that far as other people say. They offer a bus service, but I think it’s not worth it.
Written 13 October 2020
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hweeying
Johor Bahru, Malaysia4,454 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Summer season
Aug 2019 • Family
We came here during summer season. The weather was really hot. But we do love this attraction. The buddha statue is fascinating, standing along the sea.
Must come if you are gonna travel to Hainan.
Visited on Aug 2019.
Written 17 July 2020
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robertgatti
Shanghai, China60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Massive temple, and then more temples and more temples
Oct 2020 • Couples
This is one epic temple! Complete with a LCD screen ceiling above the Buddha. I’ve never seen such a place before. Then there are like endless amounts of other temples to see. I was so tired of praying and lighting incense, so many gods must be happy for me today!
Written 1 October 2020
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brandern
Singapore, Singapore194 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
In sanya this is one of the attraction
Dec 2019 • Family
So if u are in sanya, there ain't much things to do so u can just get a car to drop by hwre. It's a temple with the goddess guan yin and that's it. The place is huge though with a lot of park to walk. Senior citizen gets in free
Written 7 January 2020
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Vigswam
Singapore, Singapore1,042 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Guanyin of Nanshan is iconic and remarkable
Dec 2018 • Family
This place has the iconic Guanyin of Nanshan (南山海上观音圣像) which is the landmark of Sanya and Hainan island and its the one place almost every tourist into Hainan makes it a point to visit. The statue is truly remarkable standing 108m tall on the edge of the south china sea. The statue has three faces deliberately positioned such that one faces inland and two facing out potraying that the godess protects both China and the world beyond the shores.

As we entered the premise, there were hundreds of tour buses - more than I have ever seen. The tourists are mainly from mainland China. So, the place was crowded and it wasnt even peak season. I think timing wise, if we came early in the morning, it would have been a lot less people.With so, many people, it was difficult to take nice clear photos. Anyway, the grounds itself is big to accommodate the crowds.

Once we get the tickets and get into the compoud itself, all around are statues and sculptures of deities. There are a few temples with interesting architectures to see. At the entrance there are also stalls selling trinkets and snacks.

The compund itself is massive. Because we were in a tour group we had only two hours to explore the place. I think ideally will need about 4hrs to fully explore and see all the temples and gardens.

As we did not have much time, we proceeded to see the highlight which is the Guanyin.

Overall, this place is a must see when in Sanya. Good for a lot of photo op. While the Godess of mercy is the main highlight, do make time to explore the whole compound
Written 12 January 2019
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Ralpo Stankic
Hangzhou, China461 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Expensive, poorly organized and monks begging for money
Nov 2017 • Family
Absolutely expensive, not even an historical place, it has no meaning for the Buddhism in China, it has been built as tourism attraction with no other real purpose. It cannot be operated in the way It is run. Monks begging for money, it is not a religious place for meditating but only a tourist attraction with bad management and organization. I have visited many Buddhist temples in China liking and appreciating them and this is the most far temple from Buddhism religion one can find or imagine.
Written 19 July 2018
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,624 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lots of people in Nanshan Temple
Mar 2024 • Friends
Awe-inspiring, beautiful Guan Yin Goddess of Nanshan statue. Large park area, lends itself to nice walks while you reflect on (your) life and the energy of this Buddhist haven for sightseers.
Written 18 March 2024
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beautifulmatters
Singapore, Singapore1,189 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Money money money.
Went in, pay money.
Want to take a ride around, pay money.
Want to go inside and see, pay money.
Want to go for pray, pay money again.
Want to go to the tallest tower, pay money again + super long and tiring walk.

And oh. FYI, the statue not even completed yet.

Toilet, amazingly disgusting.
Written 4 January 2012
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