Chengdu Wenshu Monastery Travel Guide

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