PLACE GUIDE

Qinglong Temple 青龙寺

Qinglong Si

Qinglong Temple connects Xi’an with the Japanese monk Kūkai, who studied under the Tang Buddhist master Huiguo before founding Japan’s Shingon school.

Qinglong Temple · 青龙寺. Photo: 2019-04-07 16:33:03.
Qinglong Temple · 青龙寺. Photo: 2019-04-07 16:33:03. · Liuxingy · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Explore the region

Shaanxi · 陕西省 →Xi’an · 西安市 →Yanta District · 雁塔区 →

About Qinglong Temple

The old monastery was destroyed centuries ago; the temple and garden seen today developed through a modern rebuilding supported in China and Japan. Cherry trees planted around the reconstructed buildings make the garden a distinct part of the visit, while the temple’s story explains why this relatively quiet site has international significance.

What to look for

  • The reconstructed temple buildings commemorating the Huiguo–Kūkai Buddhist connection.
  • The surrounding cherry-tree garden planted during the modern rebuilding.

Location & getting there

Getting to Qinglong Temple

Use Qinglongsi metro station on Lines 3 and 5, then approach the temple northwest of the station.

  • The listed address is 1 Tielumiao Village North, Xiying Road, Yanta District.
General visit reminders

Choose the building, exhibition or part of the historic area you most want to see, then leave time to explore its setting. Check the venue’s current opening and reservation arrangements directly; a place appearing on the map does not mean every building or gallery is accessible on your travel date.

Combine your visit

Suggested order within this visit:

  1. Temple buildings

    Start with the Huiguo and Kūkai connection before exploring the grounds.

  2. Cherry-tree garden

    Continue through the planting surrounding the reconstructed monastery; flowering depends on the season.

This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.

AI illustration: Cherry blossoms on a branch (general reference, not this place).
AI illustration · AI 示意图（景观类型参考，非实拍） · 樱花枝梢与春光 — A general visiting detail, not an exact view of this place.
Historic sites & architecture · 历史古迹／建筑 →

Find Qinglong Temple

青龙寺 · 雁塔区

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5329865.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07