Xianyou Temple in Xi'an is located in Zhouzhi County, about 17 kilometers south of the black Shuiyu in Heihe as Pearl.

The Xianyou Temple is the ruins of Xianyou Palace during the Sui Dynasty. Emperor Sui Wendi visited this place frequently during summer. The name was changed to Three Temples at the reign of Emperor Xiantong First year in the Tang Dynasty. None of the temples were left except for the two temples situated on the north and south bank of Hei River.

They were reputated as Black River Pearl. The temple situated on the south bank is Xianyou Temple and was generally called the south temple. During the reign of Emperor Ming Yingzong six years, the name was changed to Puyuan Sacrificing Temple. It was repaired during the Qing Dynasty. Presently, there remained five main halls, clay sculpture, brass casting and wood engraving image of Buddha where the sculpture is extremely exquisite.

Name:Xi'an Xianyou Temple (Xianyou Si)

City:Xi'an

Address:17km South of Zhouzhi County

Admission:CNY10

Hours: 08:00 am-06:00 pm