Scenic spot introduction:
Zhongyan Temple is known as "the first mountain in southern Sichuan" and "the best place for forests and springs in Xichuan". It is the place where Su Dongpo read books and fell in love for the first time when he was young. There are three temples in the scenic area, collectively called Zhongyan, with different characteristics. It is a Buddhist holy place in Sichuan and one of the Buddhist temple jungles in southern Sichuan.Attractions distribution:
The scenic spot is divided into upper, middle and lower temples, including the lower temple along the river, Huanyu Pond, Buddha Cave Chuanyun, Thousand Buddha Corridor, Immortal Bed, Ci Lao Rock, Yuquan Rock, Jingde Temple, Fuhu Terrace, and the Three Stalagmite Peaks. There are dozens of scenic wonders such as Dongpo Reading Tower, Monkey Head Stone, "Flying Phoenix" Flower Valley, Danti Wei Tower, and Ancient Stream Road. The scenic spot has green peaks, dark valleys, steep backflows, hazy bamboo trees, winding paths, mild temperatures all year round, and the fragrance of birds and flowers. It is a good place worth visiting.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Mountain climbing, worshiping Buddha, religion, historic sites, rocksTour route:
River Tower Water Moon → Calling Fish on Dongpo → Buddha Cave Through the Clouds → Corridor of Thousand Buddhas → Reclining Buddha Grottoes → Immortal Bed Linxu → Jade Spring Flowing Cup → Stone Carvings in the Forest of Steles → Jingde Chanyuan → Crouching Tiger on the Platform → Lingshi Stone Shoots → The Great Sage Listens Passage → Dongpo Reading Building → Cui Wei overlooking the distance
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Special delicacies) Jiangtuan, sesame cake, dry beef, Dongpo elbow, Dongpo fish, longan su, national excellent Sansu wine, etc.
(Local specialties) Qingyi Shen Tea, Qingshen Ye Ye Cake, Dongpo Sanjue, Qingshen Bamboo Weaving, and Qingshen Bacon.
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Meishan City>Qingshen County
How to get there:
Bus route: Take a bus from Meishan Central Station to Qingshen County, which takes about 50 minutes. After getting off, you can take a taxi to the scenic spot.
Self-driving route: Starting from Meishan, take S106 → Chengle Expressway, exit from Zhangkan/Qingshen exit, and turn onto Meiqing Highway → Qingguan Road.
Scenic area map:
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Zhongyan Temple ticket price:
20 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-21:00
