Gude Temple, Wuhan Travel Guide

**1. Address:** Gude Temple is located at No. 74 Gongnongbing Road, Jiang'an District, Wuhan, near Huangpu Road, Hankou. It is a temple hidden in the city. **2. Transportation:** - **Bus:** Take bus No. 30, trolleybus No. 3, or trolleybus No. 2 to Gongnongbing Road Guobin Hotel Station; or take bus No. 3, 4, 509, 707, 802, or City Tourist Line No. 2 to Huangpu Road Station. - **Subway:** Take Metro Line 1 to Tou Daojie Station and walk to the temple. - **Self-driving:** Navigate to "Gude Temple". There are parking lots nearby, but parking spaces may be tight on holidays. **3. Features:** Gude Temple was built in the third year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1877). It is a temple that integrates the architectural features of Eurasian religions and has important religious, architectural, and cultural historical value. The Yuantong Baodian of the temple is built in imitation of the Ananda Temple in Myanmar, showing a strong exotic style. A four-faced Buddha is enshrined in the temple. It is said that the four-faced Buddha has boundless Dharma power. It is suitable for friends who are interested in Buddhism and photography enthusiasts to visit. **4. Recommended Route:** - **Hall of Heavenly Kings:** The Four Heavenly Kings and Maitreya Buddha are enshrined. - **Yuantong Baodian:** The core building of Gude Temple, using the structure of ancient Roman architecture. - **Four-faced Buddha:** Located in the courtyard between the Hall of Heavenly Kings and Yuantong Baodian, it has a Southeast Asian style. Recommended route: Hall of Heavenly Kings → Yuantong Baodian → Four-faced Buddha. The recommended tour duration is 1-3 hours. **5. Ticket Information:** - **Ticket Price:** CNY 13/person, starting to charge from April 5, 2024. - **Ticket Purchase Method:** Only on-site ticket purchase channels are provided in the temple. - **Reservation:** No reservation is required, but it is recommended to avoid peak hours. **6. Opening Hours and Recommended Visit Time:** - **Opening Hours:** The temple opens at 08:00 in the morning and stops admitting visitors at 16:30 in the afternoon in summer; it opens at 08:30 in the morning and stops admitting visitors at 16:00 in the afternoon in winter. - **Recommended Visit Time:** 09:00-11:00 in the morning or 14:00-16:00 in the afternoon, to avoid the peak of passenger flow and enjoy a relatively quiet visit experience. **7. Other Tips:** - **Restroom:** Public restrooms are available in the scenic area. - **Budget:** The ticket price is CNY 13/person, plus possible transportation costs. - **Sun Protection:** Please take sun protection measures when doing outdoor activities. - **Insurance:** It is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance. - **Dress Code:** It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and please be solemn in the temple. - **Luggage Storage:** Gude Temple does not provide luggage storage service. If you have large luggage, you can consider storing it in the hotel.