Discover the Ancient King Asoka Temple dedicated to BUDDHA in Ningbo City, China

Take a journey with Vikrant & Kirti through time and explore the rich history of the King Asoka Temple, located on the King Asoka Mountain in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. This ancient temple, with a history of over 1000 years, is named after the famous Indian King - Asoka, who embraced Buddhism and spread the teachings of Buddha across the world. The temple is home to the famous pagoda of the body relic of Sakyamuni Buddha, which is enshrined in a seven-storeyed stone pagoda in the Buddha’s Relics Hall. Built in 282 the Western Jin Dynasty, the temple has undergone several rises and declines, but the existing buildings are those rebuilt after the Qing Dynasty. In 1980, it underwent a complete renovation and now covers an area of 14,000 square meters, with more than 600 halls, rooms, and pavilions. King Asoka Temple takes an important position in China’s history of Buddhism as well as Sino-India cultural exchanges. The buildings, sculptures, gardens, and paintings of the temple are all very unique and of high value. Join us on a journey to explore the magnificent scale and simple, unsophisticated structure of King Asoka Temple, and discover the fascinating history and culture behind this ancient temple.