Scenic spot introduction:

Sansu Temple in Meishan is the former residence of Su Xun, Su Shi and Su Zhe, the famous writers of the Northern Song Dynasty. It has always been a gathering place for literati and the general public to worship sages and saints. The temple houses and displays the statues of "Three Su" and the remains of the Su family, and collects tens of thousands of documents and cultural relics about the "Three Su". It is the largest and best-preserved "Three Su" memorial temple in China. The ancestral hall is surrounded by red walls, surrounded by green water, connected by lotus ponds, with sparse ancient trees and frequent small bridges. The halls, pavilions and pavilions are nestled in the shade of green bamboo, and are well-proportioned, forming the island residence characteristics of "three parts water, two parts bamboo" ; And the couplets on the plaque have meaningful meanings and can be said to be extremely rich in literary flavor. After the Lushan earthquake, Sansu Temple was reopened after two years of repairs. Eight new highlights, including thousand-year-old ruins and imperial stone tablets, have become more attractive to tourists. It is the best place to visit celebrities and appreciate literature.

Attractions distribution:

Sansu Temple is located at No. 72, South Section of Shahuxing, Meishan City, covering an area of ​​104 acres. In the temple, there are statues of more than ten people including Su Xun, Su Shi, Su Che, Mrs. Cheng, Ren Cailian, Su Baniang, Wang Fu, Wang Runzhi, Wang Chaoyun, Mrs. Shi and the sixth son of the Su family. There are portraits of Su Weiwei and the founder of Meishan. There are memorial tablets of ancestors of successive generations; there are Su family relics such as Qixian Hall, Wooden Rockery Hall, Manifeng Pavilion, Ancient Well, Inkstone Washing Pond, and Lychee Tree; as well as the Sansu Temple Evolution Exhibition, the Stele Corridor, and more than 80 pieces of Su Shi's handwriting and stone carvings, including those from the Song, Ming, and Song dynasties. There are about 30 steles from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, visiting ancient times, history and culture, historic sites, museums, former residences of celebrities

Scenic spot map:

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Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Sword Travels the World: Visit Sansu Temple and send my thoughts from afar

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Dongpo fan, Dongpo letter paper, books, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Sichuan Province>Meishan City>Dongpo District

How to get there:

Bus route: Bus 8 gets off at Sansu Temple, Buses 1, 2, and 11 get off at Sansu Temple West, and Bus 3, 11, 16, and 19 get off at Sansu Temple South.

Self-driving route:

1. Chengdu, Leshan: Beijing-Kunming Expressway/Chengya Expressway → Chengle Expressway to Meishan City, follow Pumei Road → Jinxiang Avenue → Suci Road. Can.

2. Ya'an, Ziyang: Suizi-Mei Expressway → Chengle Expressway to Meishan City, just drive along Pumei Road → Jinxiang Avenue → Suci Road.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Sansu Temple ticket price:

Adult ticket: 47 yuan/person·time

Half-price ticket: 25 yuan/person·time, seniors over 60 years old, minors, and primary school students.

Free admission: active military personnel, disabled people, children under 1.4 meters tall.

Scenic area opening hours:

08:30-18:00

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