Bao Tong Temple was built in the Southern Dynasty between Liu and Song periods (AD 420-479), which has more than 1580 years of history till now, and it is the longest history of existing ancient temples in Wuhan. The existing temple was revised in 1879, the large scales and the elegant decorations is the first of Wuchang temples.

Bao Tong Temple is famous for its three-eyes springs and the strange stones of mountains, the existing and the most famous building of temple is Hongshan pagoda. There are many old trees in the mountains; it's said that the Southern Song Dynasty national hero Yue Fei planted pine trees when the troops garrisoned in this area, called Yuesong. But it was felled in late Ming dynasty, and Qing dynasty Tongzhi years planted more pine trees in situ, called Yue-song as well, there is still eight surviving.

Bao Tong Temple has free captive animals pond (Fangsheng Chi), Holy monk Bridge, Jieyin palace, East and west hall, the Main Hall (Daxiong Bao Dian), founder Palace, Zen Hall and other constructions, the temple construction with the mountain and ups and downs, which is beautiful. After the temple, there're Hongshan pagoda, Fajie Palace, and kiosks, the stone layers, rare stones, quiet pathway, Huayan hole and White Dragon Spring and other famous places, the places are so beautiful, the visitors even forgot the time to go home during playing.

Wuhan is a famous hot place, it is very hot in summer, and there's o­nly minor temperature difference between day and night. Because the sunshine is very strong and drying, please never forget to prepare the beach umbrella, sunscreen and other items. Try to avoid the high-temperature periods if possible.

Admission: 10  RMB

Opening hour: 8:00-17:00

Traffics

Bus route: 503, 519, 536, 709, or city touring bus line 1 to Hongshan Station