Plan at a glance
Location and entrance
Haihui Temple, also known as Haihui Academy, is in Daqiao Village, Beiliu Town, Yangcheng County, Jincheng. The entrance is at the foot of the hill. Navigate to “Haihui Academy” or “Haihui Temple Visitor Centre,” then enter the temple, academy, and twin-pagoda area from the Visitor Centre.
Allow about 30 minutes to 2 hours. A short visit covers the Life Release Pond (放生池) and the Tang and Ming pagodas; a longer one adds the academy and, if open, the chance to climb the Ming glazed pagoda. Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence is a short drive away, but the two sites sell tickets and organize visits separately.
Tickets and opening
The adult admission ticket is about RMB 30 per person. Climbing the Ming glazed pagoda costs about RMB 30 extra. Haihui Temple may be included in a joint ticket with Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence and nearby attractions; before buying, check which sites, shuttles, and validity period are included. No reservation is normally required, and tickets can be bought online or on site.
Opening hours are 08:00–18:00. The visible lean of the Tang relic pagoda, access to the Ming glazed pagoda, the highest reachable level, and the day's visiting area all follow the arrangements on site.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
The Tang and Ming pagodas
The Tang relic pagoda, also called the Thousand-Buddha Pagoda, was built in AD 922. Foundation settlement has made it lean west, creating a visual contrast with the upright Ming glazed pagoda. The area around the Life Release Pond (放生池) is the best place for a first look at both pagodas and their reflections.
The Ming glazed pagoda is more than 50 metres high and has glazed elements throughout; its tenth level has an open pavilion-like structure. When the climbing programme is running, the interior stairs are narrow and steep, with room for one person at a time. Confirm the open level and access rules at the entrance.
The academy and temple grounds
Haihui Academy was an important local centre of learning and is associated with 68 jinshi, scholars who passed the highest level of the imperial examination. Visitors interested in academy culture, historic buildings, or local education history can combine the academy courtyards with the temple area. The temple grounds reward a slower look at the relationship among the pagodas, halls, and water.
Photographers can work from the Life Release Pond (放生池) for reflections, or look over the Taihang landscape and farmland from the Ming pagoda when climbing is open. Visitors sensitive to steps or confined spaces can stay at ground level and in the academy while still seeing the main twin-pagoda view.
Build your day
About 30–60 minutes: short route
Enter through the Visitor Centre and follow the central route to the core area. Photograph the Tang and Ming pagodas from beside the Life Release Pond (放生池), then visit Haihui Academy and return the way you came. This route does not include the pagoda climb and suits a day that also includes Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence or Guoyu Ancient City.
Use the Life Release Pond (放生池) as the starting point for understanding the relationship between the pagodas. Complete the ground-level view before deciding whether to add the climbing programme. Leave toward the Visitor Centre or car park; the return does not depend on Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence's scenic shuttle.
About 1.5–2 hours: highlights route
Enter from the Visitor Centre, visit the ancient temple area first, then walk through Haihui Academy and check whether the Ming glazed pagoda is open for climbing. If the pagoda door is open and you are comfortable with the stairs, climb only to the level allowed that day. The interior is suited to one person at a time, so follow the up-and-down arrangement.
If access to the Tang pagoda area or the Ming pagoda changes temporarily, the academy, Life Release Pond (放生池), and exterior twin-pagoda route can still be completed. If using a joint ticket with Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence, check the roughly RMB 30 temple admission, the roughly RMB 30 climbing supplement, and the joint-ticket benefits separately.
Get there
Driving to the Visitor Centre
The drive from central Jincheng takes about 30 minutes, and Haihui Temple is also close to the Beiliu-area attractions such as Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence. Navigate to “Haihui Academy” or “Haihui Temple Visitor Centre.” The site has a car park, with parking about RMB 10 per visit.
After parking, enter from the foot of the hill and walk along the scenic route to the pagodas and academy. A vehicle cannot replace the walking section inside the temple, and climbing the Ming glazed pagoda adds a narrow stair section.
Public transport and linked stops
From Jincheng Coach East Station, check Tourist Line 1 toward Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence. Whether it stops at “Haihui Academy,” along with the departure times and return service, follows the bus notice for the day. Haihui Temple, Huangcheng Chancellor's Residence, and Guoyu Ancient City can fit into one travel day, but confirm each site's gate, opening hours, and exit arrangements separately.
If a joint ticket includes transfers between attractions, use only the stops and operating times shown on the ticket and in the on-site dispatch notice. Haihui Temple's own entrance, pagoda ticket, and walking route do not change automatically because of a neighbouring attraction.
Know before you go
Pagoda access and heritage areas
The Ming glazed pagoda has narrow, steep stairs with room for one person at a time, and the climb becomes more demanding higher up. Older visitors, children, and visitors with limited mobility can remain on the ground or at a lower level. Check the day's access before climbing and follow staff instructions for two-way movement.
The Tang relic pagoda's westward lean is a visible condition of the building. Stay within the open viewing area. Do not touch or climb the pagodas, glazed elements, or historic walls; photography positions follow on-site management.
Tickets, food, and the return
Admission is about RMB 30, with about RMB 30 extra for the Ming pagoda climb. The price and inclusions of a joint ticket can affect the best way to buy. No reservation is normally required, but confirm opening, climbing, and shuttle arrangements when you enter.
Farm restaurants near the attraction may serve Yangcheng pork liver, Runcheng pork offal, and mixed-soup dishes. The car park and entrance shop are convenient for drinks. If Haihui Temple is the last stop of the day, leave time for the pagoda queue and narrow stairs, and confirm transport back to Jincheng or your accommodation before leaving.