Chengdu Zhaojue Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Zhaojue Temple in Chengdu enjoys the reputation of "the first Zen forest" in western Sichuan. "You can't see the temple at the entrance, but you can listen to the wind in the pines for ten miles" was the praise of Emperor Kangxi. As one of the largest and most spectacular temples in the southwest, Zhaojue Temple not only occupies an important position in the history of Chinese Buddhism, but also has made outstanding contributions in the history of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries. To this day, many Buddhist temples in Japan and Southeast Asia regard Zhaojue Temple as regarded as the ancestral home. From the beginning of the Tang Dynasty to the ten years of turmoil, the temple was destroyed several times and experienced ups and downs. Now it has regained its splendor and has become a holy place for tourists and pilgrims. It is also one of the representatives of key ancient temples in the country.

Attractions distribution:

Zhaojue Temple is located 5 kilometers away from the northern suburbs of Chengdu, covering an area of ​​about 128 acres. The temple faces south and is a typical Shifang Jungle architectural pattern. It is also one of the few Buddhist monasteries in the Han Dynasty that combines both mysticism and mysticism. There are many palaces and pavilions in the temple such as Dashanmen, Tianwang Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, Guanyin Pavilion, Yushu Tower, Weituo Hall, Sutra Library, Putong Pagoda, Xianjue Hall, etc. There are many precious cultural relics and celebrity ink marks left in the temple. It is China's One of the ancestral temples of Zen Buddhism.

Scenic spot features:

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