This is worth the drive and then spending some time here. The temple has its origins back in the Tang dynasty and it slowly unveils itself to the visitor. Walk through the courtyards, see monks and nuns going about their daily work, listen to chanting or see the 100 plus statues with their very emotive expressions. This is a place that rewards time and patience - go and enjoy.

We headed to the temple late in the day (arriving at 4.15 pm, 45 mins before closing). The temple appeared to be free to enter - it had a sign saying Free Admittance. There was a service starting as we arrived, so we strolled around to the sound of gongs and chanting and singing which was really beautiful. The rooms with the amazing human sculptures were both locked, we waited around for a while and eventually asked a volunteer security guard with a red arm band whether he could unlock it (entirely by mime). He happily obliged and we had the rooms all to ourselves for half an hour. It really is amazingly interesting and entertaining to look at! In terms of transport there is a public bus that goes to right outside the temple. The C61. It costs 8 Yuan per person and terminates at Dianmian Road. If you flag it down outside the temple it will stop and pick you up!