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17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
info@goodtimestravel.com
Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple & Teppanyaki Lunch
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (1-Day Tour)
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Tour Price
Tour Package $119 p.p.
Activity Level
Activity Level 3
Experience the beauty and serenity of Buddhist culture and architecture during this unique opportunity to tour the largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere! Built in 1988, at a cost of $300 million, the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple sits on a hill majestically overlooking Hacienda Heights. Hsi Lai (pronounced “she lie”) means “coming to the West” and signifies the dedication of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order to spread the teachings of the Buddha to those in the West. A docent-guided tour will showcase the beautiful and serene temple complex which is made up of several incredibly beautiful buildings. The Main Shrine Hall is the centerpiece of the complex and features three majestic statues and is adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant colors. The Thousand Buddhas Hall houses thousands of small Buddha statues, each unique and representing different aspects of Buddhist teachings. The Great Enlightenment Hall is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, a revered figure of compassion and mercy. The temple grounds are beautifully landscaped with serene gardens, reflecting ponds, peaceful walking paths and little pagodas. This afternoon we’ll enjoy an included, made-to-order teppanyaki lunch (with choice of protein) at Benihana. Your highly skilled and well-trained personal chef will entertain and interact with you while cooking your lunch on a traditional Japanese style hibachi table. Hsi Lai Temple dress code: no sleeveless shirts/blouses, tank tops, shorts, shorts skirts or sandals. This tour involves moderate walking and stairs.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
Depart* | Departure Location |
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8:00 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Southeast Parking Lot |
8:30 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
9:00 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
Return** | 4:00 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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