Dafo Temple

Receive Free Incense at the Entrance

Upon entering, proceed to the incense desk inside the temple gate to receive three free incense sticks. This is a traditional Buddhist ritual — no purchase is necessary.

Light Incense and Make Offerings

Light the incense at the designated brazier, then walk clockwise to the main hall's central incense burner. Insert incense in the center, right, then left positions while holding your wishes in your heart.

Worship at Mahavira Hall

Enter the Grand Hall (大雄宝殿) to see three 6-meter-tall, 10-ton gilded bronze Buddha statues — the largest in all of Lingnan. The sheer scale is genuinely awe-inspiring, rivaling temples in major cities nationwide.

Visit the Five Roads Wealth God Shrine

The temple's Wealth God Shrine (财神殿) simultaneously enshrines the Five Roads of Wealth Gods — a unique arrangement that draws many worshippers seeking financial fortune. Blessing lamps start at ¥10 each with options for academic, career, or health wishes.

Photograph the 'Spirited Away' Night View

Return after dark to photograph the iconic night view. Between 19:00-21:30, the temple's yellow lights illuminate the eaves and red walls in full golden splendor — widely considered Guangzhou's most photogenic temple exterior.