Chengdu Wenshu Monastery Travel Guide

Qingyang District

Scenic spot introduction:

Wenshu Monastery in Chengdu is the first of the four major Buddhist monasteries in the upper and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China. It is one of the ten scenic spots in Chengdu. Emperor Kangxi also gave it a royal ink, which shows that its value is self-evident. Wandering among the temples of this thousand-year-old temple, you will not only be shocked by the rich historical and cultural heritage, but also feel the vitality emanating from it. Whether it is to visit ancient buildings, Buddhist statues, treasures, or experience Zen meditation life or taste vegetarian food, it is the first choice in people's minds. It is a Buddhist holy place that integrates Zen forest sacred sites, ancient gardens, worship and sightseeing, and religious training.

Attractions distribution:

Wenshu Monastery is located on Wenshu Monastery Street in downtown Chengdu, covering an area of approximately 11,600 square meters. The temple faces north and faces south, with an all-wooden structure. On the central axis facing the mountain gate are the Tianwang Hall, the Three Great Scholars Hall, the Daxiong Hall, the Dharma Hall, the Sutra Library and the Wenshu Pavilion. It is magnificent and majestic. The temple houses more than 300 large and small Buddha statues, including steel castings, wood carvings, stone carvings, and clay sculptures, which are very rich; Kangxi's imperial pen, the authentic calligraphy of Mi Fu, a calligrapher from the Song Dynasty, the skull of Master Xuanzang from the Tang Dynasty, Manjusri from the pick-up yarn, and the tongue-blood-containing treasure, etc. Buddhist cultural relics are also collected here.

Scenic spot features:

Pilgrimage, visiting ancient times, cultural tourism, religion, ancient architecture

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Sichuan Province>Chengdu City>Qingyang District

How to get there:

Chengdu: Tourists from all over the world can arrive by plane, train, or long-distance bus.

Bus routes: No. 16, No. 55, No. 98, No. 298 all-night special line, Airport Special Line No. 2, Metro Line 1 can be directly reached, No. 42, No. 75, No. 126, No. 127 to Da Get off at Anxi Road West.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Wenshu Monastery ticket price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

09:00-17:00

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Chuntian Fafa: The slow pace of Chengdu over a cup of tea

travelling guideline:

1. Tickets and incense to Wenshu Monastery are free, and you can also participate in experience camps, meditation camps and other activities, which are very suitable for calming down.

2. There are free incense places on the left and right sides behind the Tianwang Hall.