5 famous temples in Chengdu city that spiritual people shouldn't miss

1️⃣ Da Shi Temple (Images 1-2) A 1,600-year-old ancient temple in the heart of Chengdu, located near the famous shopping area of Taikoo Li and Chunxi Road. It is the temple where the monk Tang Sanzang once stayed before traveling to the Indian subcontinent. 🕐 Opening hours: 8:00-19:30 💰 Admission: Free 💡 How to make merit: A highlight not to be missed is to rub the three Chinese characters on the wall in front of the temple. The most popular character is “福” (fu), which means good fortune. The bracelets from Da Shi Temple are said to be very sacred. ⭐️ Highlight: There is a teahouse where you can watch the mask-changing show while sipping tea. 🚇 How to get there: Get off at Chunxi Road MRT Station, Exit C, and walk for about 10 minutes. 2️⃣ Green Goat Palace (Images 3-4) The first Taoist temple in northwest China The temple area is shady and quiet. Inside, there is a 3-god shrine, which is an octagonal pavilion with 9 dragon pillars that are over 5,000 years old. 🕐 Opening and closing hours: 8:00-18:00 💰 Admission fee: 10 yuan, free for children and seniors 💡 How to pray: 2 metal goat statues in front of the shrine. The Chinese believe that if we are sick anywhere, we should rub the goats and pray. After that, the sickness will get better and eventually disappear. ⭐️ Highlight: Yin-Yang symbols can be seen throughout the area. 🚇How to get there: Take the subway to Qingyang Palace Station, Exit C 3️⃣ Three Kingdoms Temple (Pictures 5-6) A nearly 2,000-year-old sacred place built to commemorate the hero from the famous Chinese literary work "The Three Kingdoms". Inside the Three Kingdoms Temple, there are three important places: the Zhuge Liang Temple, the Liu Bei Temple, and the Liu Bei Tomb. 🕐Opening hours: 9:00-19:00, last admission at 18:00 💰Entrance fee: 50 yuan, with special tickets for children 💡How to make merit: Chinese people like to bring bouquets of flowers and small snacks to worship Zhuge Liang, along with writing letters expressing their feelings. ⭐️Highlights: Displays statues of important figures and items from the Three Kingdoms era. Inside, there is a beautiful botanical garden. The red wall that people like to take pictures of is another highlight of the Three Kingdoms Temple. How to get there: Get off at Gaoshengqiao subway station, exit A, then walk for about 800 meters. 4️⃣ Wenshu Temple (picture 7-8) Wenshu Temple is more than 1,300 years old and is home to the Bodhisattva Manjushri, the god of wisdom. Chinese people like to come here to pray for success in their studies and for their wishes to come true. 🕐 Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 💰 Admission: Free 💡 How to make merit: Light 1 incense stick and pray to the main shrine 3 times. Then turn clockwise to pray in all 4 directions. You can choose to light an oil lamp to dispel darkness and pray for wisdom and peace of mind. The main shrine, which enshrines the Bodhisattva Manjushri, the god of wisdom, is suitable for students and working people who want to pray for success. You can also buy red cloth inside the temple, write your prayers on it, and hang it on the red cloth rack. Believe that what you wish for will come true ⭐️Highlights: Wenshu Monastery has many vegetarian restaurants, a teahouse where you can learn about Chinese tea culture, and more than 500 ancient Chinese paintings are displayed. 🚇How to get there: Get off at Wenshu Monastry Station, Exit K, and walk for about 500 meters. 5️⃣ Baiyun Temple (Picture 9) 🕐Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 💰Admission fee: Free 💡How to pray: You can pat a horse for longevity or pat a stone monkey to prevent illness. For luck in exams, touch the brush in the left hand of the deity in Wenshang Shrine or pat a peony in the right hand to make your talents bloom even more. For praying for good fortune, look for the "Floating Money" or the Wishing Stone. ⭐️Highlights: Inside is a large golden Guanyin Bodhisattva. Locals believe that this temple is sacred in granting blessings for fortune, finance, and prosperity. 🚇How to get there: Get off at Huayuan MRT Station, then walk for about 1.2 kilometers. Don't forget to save this post as inspiration for your next Chengdu trip💓 #ChinaTravel #Chengdu #ChengduTravel #PrayForBlessings