Wanzhou Amitabha Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Wanzhou Amitabha Temple integrates traditional Buddhist culture, Three Gorges folk culture, modern funeral culture, and tourism and leisure culture. It is a long-standing Buddhist temple in the Three Gorges and even the southwest region. The temple was first built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and renovated in the 16th year of Guangxu (1890). It is located at the east end of Yima Road in Wanzhou District, Chongqing, and stands on the bank of the Yangtze River. Legend has it that the night gate god bell flew down to the temple, so it was named "Bell and Drum Tower". The Bell and Drum Tower Zen Temple is majestically located on the bank of the river, with flying eaves and corners, and magnificent momentum. The saying praises it: "Wanzhou has a bell and drum tower, half of which extends into the sky." In its heyday, the temple had more than 300 monks, with morning bells and evening drums, and the sound of scriptures was loud and clear, which was truly called "a blessed place in the cave." Therefore, Amitabha Temple is not only a well-known Buddhist temple in the southwest region, but also well-known throughout China and abroad. Amitabha Temple is located at No. 199, Beishanguan Branch Road, Wanzhou District, Chongqing.

Attractions distribution:

The Mituo Temple covers an area of 16.2 acres and has a construction area of 9,500 square meters. The pavilions and towers are built along the mountain, with different heights, becoming a unique landmark on the Yangtze River. Main Hall , Side Hall , Zen room, Dharma hall, Sutra Library , Prayer Tower The scenic area provides tourists with a variety of services such as viewing Buddhist architecture, appreciating Buddhist culture, overlooking the panoramic view of Wanzhou, chess, calligraphy and painting, Buddhist ornaments, tourist handicrafts for sale, touching Buddha, releasing animals, tasting tea, appreciating flowers, vegetarian meals, accommodation, etc. It is a new religious tourism attraction in Wanzhou city.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 1A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, mountain climbing, religious and cultural tours, temples, mountains and rivers