Leyouyuan - Qinglong Temple

April is the most beautiful month of the year, and it is the flower-viewing season again. Clusters of pink and white flowers, as smooth as brocade, bloom in the sun, and the delicate petals fall beside the tourists who stop to take pictures in the breeze. The picturesque scenery of the Qinglong Temple scenic area is refreshing.

Cherry blossoms have been planted in the Qinglong Temple scenic area for more than 30 years. They were donated by the China-Japan Friendship Association of Shikoku and Four Prefectures in Japan in 1985 to commemorate Qinglong Temple as an important place for cultural exchanges between China and Japan. They include many excellent varieties of cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms successfully cultivated in the park have become a beautiful scenery here.

Cherry blossoms are revered as the national flower of Japan. They are deciduous trees of the Rosaceae family. There are more than 300 varieties. The flowers are mostly pink or white. They are divided into single and double petals (double petals do not bear fruit). The flowering period is very short, about a week. Even if different varieties have different flowering periods, the viewing period is only about one month. Therefore, friends who like to enjoy flower viewing and taking photos should not miss it.

As soon as you enter the temple gate, you will be greeted by the scent of incense. It is a very quiet and beautiful temple. I highly recommend this place, a place where you can find yourself.

There is no commercial atmosphere, no crowds of tourists, and no monks chasing you for donations. You can just follow your heart and feel free.

The wishing ribbons hanging on the branches have become the most unique scenery of this temple.

Qinglong Temple was first built in the Sui Dynasty and was originally named Linggan Temple. It was renamed Qinglong Temple during the reign of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the ancestral temples of the Chinese Esoteric Buddhism (the other is Daxingshan Temple). The Japanese monk Kukai once studied Esoteric Buddhism in Qinglong Temple. After returning to Japan, he founded the Shingon Sect of Japanese Buddhism. Therefore, Qinglong Temple is also the ancestral temple of the Shingon Sect of Japanese Buddhism. There is a Kukai Memorial jointly built by China and Japan in the temple.



As the ancestral temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism, Qinglong Temple has many cherry trees donated by Japanese Buddhist believers that symbolize friendship and peace. Chopper, who was born on Drum Island, must not miss the cherry blossoms here.



Sure enough, Chopper climbed up the tree and entered the Qinglong Temple, and even took a cherry blossom bath.



Cherry blossoms and wind are always inseparable. The most beautiful moment of cherry blossoms is when the petals are blown away by the wind, like flowers blowing snow.

After exiting the subway station, I saw a dilapidated scene in front of me, with old houses mixed with demolished ruins, which made me wonder if I had found the wrong place. Following the map, I walked through a section of houses on a slope and arrived at the inconspicuous side door of Qinglong Temple.

During the Northern Song Dynasty, the temple was destroyed and the ancient buildings disappeared and were buried underground. The buildings we see today are all restored later. Although they are restored, the buildings are tall and majestic, and they still retain the spirit of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

There is a cherry garden next to the temple with more than a thousand cherry trees planted in the garden. Every March and April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and the garden is bustling with people. Qinglong Temple has become a famous place for cherry blossom viewing in the ancient city.

There are no flowers in the autumn rain. Red leaves, yellow leaves, and green leaves sway in the wind, unable to resist the wind, and then fall between the grass and bluestone. The air is as elegant as a poem. In the empty courtyard, I am the only one to accompany them.

After leaving the cherry garden, we headed to the temple next to it. Although it was a newly built building, the courtyard was full of trees. Surrounded by trees, it looked simple and quiet. Blue dragon carvings could be seen everywhere, and it lived up to its name. Because there was no one around, the sound of birds could be heard, which gave it a profound and mysterious feeling.

There are forests of trees in the courtyard, and red prayer ribbons are hung everywhere you look, which shows that Qinglong Temple is very popular.

Wandering around, I was amazed at how magnificent the ancient Qinglong Temple would have been if it were still there. But now only a few buildings remain for people to reminisce about the past. There is also a peony garden in the temple, located on a high ground. When the flower season comes, it is also a beautiful sight of colorful flowers.

It is actually a site where there were temples during the Tang Dynasty, and now there are just some foundations. However, this is the place to see cherry blossoms in Xi'an, because it has a close relationship with Japan, and Japan donated a lot of cherry blossoms to be planted here.

Although the cherry blossoms were in bloom when we arrived, I really liked the picture of the subway station. It is a great place to see cherry blossoms in spring. I look forward to coming again next time.

To be honest, it's actually quite average. There are more people going there in March when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

The scenery is pretty good, especially when the flowers bloom in late March, but the place is a bit small and there are too many people.

When I first arrived at Qinglong Temple, it was not what I had imagined. It lacked the ancient elegance of other temples and had a more modern feel.

It's a quiet place with few people, but the scenery is beautiful. Because I came in autumn, I couldn't see the cherry blossoms. But for cat lovers, seeing a beautiful cat is enough to satisfy me.

Qinglong Temple is one of the ancestral temples of Chinese Tantric Buddhism and a must-visit cherry blossom viewing spot for people in Xi'an. Although the place is not big, there are many varieties of cherry blossoms. Next to it is Leyouyuan, where you can go to play.

It's too modern. If you don't have the Legend of the Demon Cat or Kūkai plot, you don't have to come. Japan donated a lot of pavilions, gardens and cultural relics restoration technology, but it still failed to restore the original appearance of the temple. What a pity!

There are always crowds of people during the cherry blossom season every year, but don’t have too high expectations. What you think is not what you think. It is best to go early in the morning during the week when there are relatively fewer people.

Because it is a small attraction and it is not easy to find in the small road. Follow the Baidu map to enter the scenic area from the side door. There is a small abandoned playground at the entrance. Then walk in to the Qinglong Temple. It is the tourist season, but there are almost no tourists here. It is actually quite good. Take some photos and take a rest. Although it does not look like an interesting place, it must be very beautiful if you take photos in the cherry blossom season. If you come to Xi'an in spring, I recommend you to come here to take a look.

I went there before May Day. There weren't many tourists, but there were many locals dancing in the square.

It is a glorious history of Chinese Buddhism and also a testimony to the friendship between China and Japan!

Overall it's good. I went there in April and the cherry blossoms were beautiful. I saw some people say that catkins spoil the scenery, but I think catkins add to the beauty of this place. Because I know about Kong Hai in Legend of the Demon Cat. It's also good to come here if you have enough time.

After leaving the Xi'an Museum, I went to Qinglong Garden to check in. It should be worth coming when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. In other seasons, it is just an ordinary park.

Qinglong Temple, also known as Shifo Temple, attracted me because of the scene of more than a thousand cherry trees standing among the pavilions and terraces. Even though the cherry blossoms have fallen, it still has a unique charm.

Qinglong Temple has the Sui and Tang Qinglong Temple Ruins Protection Area in the southwest. Next to it is the Qinglong Temple Temple Area in the south. Both parts are quite distinctive and can be visited.

A tourist attraction with few tourists, free to visit. There is a museum inside that charges a fee, not very expensive but I didn't go in. It was quite quiet under the cherry trees in summer, and it must be very beautiful in spring. I went to many popular attractions. Unlike Famen Temple, which is too commercial, the quiet here makes people feel comfortable. Qinglong Temple is mainly to commemorate Master Kukai, and there will be Japanese groups coming here to visit. There is a monument commemorating Sino-Japanese friendship (I didn't take a photo), which symbolizes world peace. Go out of Qinglong Temple subway and walk a distance to the right.

Besides Xi'an Jiaotong University, the most famous place for cherry blossom viewing in Xi'an is probably Qinglong Temple. And because it is free to visit, there are even more people. Come early on a weekday~

By the way, there are more than 300 varieties of cherry blossoms. Although Japanese cherry blossoms are super famous, 33 of the world's 40 earliest wild cherry blossom species are native to my country. More than 2,000 years ago during the Qin and Han dynasties, cherry blossoms were cultivated in Chinese palaces and gardens. In the Tang Dynasty, they were already common in private gardens. At that time, Japanese envoys brought them back to Japan for cultivation, and they were later revered as Japan's national flower. In a nutshell, Japanese cherry blossoms are native to my country.

Qinglong Temple was a royal temple in the Tang Dynasty. Later, the character Kukai in the Cat Demon Legend received the Dharma at Qinglong Temple. Now only the ruins remain. If you go there in early April, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in the garden. There are not many people in the park. It is free and you can visit the museum with your ID card.

Where to go to see cherry blossoms, it's really beautiful, and the tickets are free

After entering the temple and walking to the right for a while, there is a moon gate with a small courtyard inside. It is quiet and deserted, and is especially suitable for taking costume photos.

The cherry blossom area is not large, but there are many tourists. Unfortunately, the willow catkins floating in the air from time to time really spoil the scenery. The lake surface is full of white flocs, the density is intoxicating.

Besides the two masters Huiguo and Kukai, the most famous thing about Qinglong Temple is the cherry blossoms in the garden. However, when I went there, the cherry blossoms were already out of bloom, so I only saw bare trees...

I think Qinglong Temple must have been poisoned by "The Legend of the Demon Cat", so I want to come and see the place where Kukai studied~

I went there on the morning of my last day in Xi'an. It happened to be the flowering season. There were many locals and tourists in the temple to enjoy the flowers. I recommend going there during the flowering season.

Exit from Exit A of Qinglong Temple Subway Station, walk north for 100 meters and you will find the small side door to Qinglong Temple on the west side of the road. There are many small vendors along the way, selling small things. Following the crowd, we entered the imitation Tang Dynasty building area, where a large area of cherry blossoms is located. It is said that they were transplanted from Japan, but when we went there, most of them had fallen...

After seeing the cherry blossoms, we almost left Qinglong Temple. In fact, if we walk further in, we can see the real Qinglong Temple. Entering Qinglong Temple, we see many "red flower trees". Almost every tree trunk and branch is tied with a wishing ribbon. Infected by this atmosphere, we also bought two wishing ribbons and wrote down our wishes. I hope that sincerity will come true. A wishing ribbon costs 5 yuan

Qinglong Temple was first built in the second year of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. It was originally named Ganling Temple and was renamed Qinglong Temple in the second year of Emperor Jingyun of the Tang Dynasty. It is located on Leyouyuan in the southeast of Xi'an City and flourished in the middle of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, many foreign monks studied here, especially Japanese monks. Six of the famous "Eight Great Masters of the Tang Dynasty": Kukai, Enxing, Ennin, Huiyuan, Enchin, and Zongrui from Japan received the Dharma here. In the first year of Yuanyou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1086 AD), Qinglong Temple was destroyed and gradually became unknown. After years of archaeological investigation and excavation since 1963, a new Qinglong Temple was built on the site. (Baidu)

In 1986, more than a thousand cherry trees were donated by Japanese friends and planted in Qinglong Temple. Every March and April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, colorful and lively, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Xi'an. The fresh and elegant "Somei Yoshino" and the graceful and elegant "Yang Guifei" are white like snow, pink like clouds, and green like jade, colorful and warm, full of spring!

It was already 4:30 pm when we arrived. When we entered the Qinglong Temple gate at nearly 5 pm, there was a queue of 100 meters long at the gate! Fortunately, the queue was orderly and moved forward quickly. It was free!

The courtyard is full of flowers and people, bustling with activity, a sea of flowers and people...

The park is not very deep. Someone brought his own GPS to take us around. Compared with other temples, it is not very big. The elements feel a bit complicated. I also saw the children's entertainment area.

The place is not big, but it is free and the scenery is beautiful.

The location is quite remote, but you can reach it by subway. The flowers have already started to wither at this time.

I accidentally found Qinglong Temple on the map near Big Wild Goose Pagoda, so I took two subway stops to get there.

After a nationwide drop in temperature, the cherry blossoms on the trees have fallen into pieces and are now scattered all over the ground.

There were so many people, but the cherry blossoms looked really nice with the background of the temple buildings. The security brothers and uncles held up loudspeakers and shouted "Please let go, please let go", and the aunties in the square always pulled the cherry branches in front of themselves to take pictures.

Qinglong Temple is free, but you need to go to the main gate to get a ticket with your ID to enter. It is recommended that you go early. We arrived at 9:30 and there were already many people.

It is the flowering season, everything is in full bloom, so beautiful

Very good...quite crowded...beautiful scenery...suitable for cherry blossom viewing

The current Qinglong Temple ruins are free to enter. It is like a big park and very clean. Many local Xi'an people take a stroll here, do morning exercises, play with birds, practice Tai Chi, sing, etc. It is a very relaxing place.

Flowers, peonies, and cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere in Qinglong Temple. We strolled around and went directly to the cherry blossom garden. When I was doing a guide online, I heard that Qinglong Temple is free but not ticket-free. You can get a limited number of tickets to visit with your ID card every day. When we lined up, we found that you can go in directly without getting a ticket. Could it be because of the off-season? It seems that some guides are still effective. For example, the ticket for the ancient city wall is 54 yuan, but when we went there, the discounted ticket was 40 yuan.

We finished the tour at about 10 o'clock. We went there on March 26, which was a little early. Only some of the white and pink cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and other colors were not in full bloom. Comrades who want to enjoy the flowers can go a little later. It will definitely be very beautiful, but there will be a lot of people.

Every year when the cherry blossoms are in bloom, the Qinglong Temple has a particularly large flow of people (comparable to the Muslim Street during the Chinese New Year). There are also many Japanese who come to visit. Cherry blossoms were introduced to Japan from China.

It's pretty good. I saw a lot of recommendations for the Qinglong Temple cherry blossoms. I just happened to watch "The Legend of the Demon Cat" so I went to see it. There were a lot of people at the cherry blossom festival. It was okay to go in the morning, but I had to queue up for a long time in the afternoon. The scenery was pretty good.

Although I am from Xi'an and I pass by Qinglong Temple subway station every day when I go to and from school, today is my first time to go to Qinglong Temple. I am ashamed to say that there are a lot of people, but it is understandable that everyone is here to enjoy the flowers. The buildings inside have a Tang Dynasty style and the cherry blossoms are also very beautiful. The only shortcoming is that some of the small vendors at the door look very unhygienic. I hope they can be centrally managed.

Cherry blossoms and ancient temples are the best match, so beautiful that you don't want to move away

The cherry blossoms and peonies are in bloom. It would be better if there were more of them.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and beautiful. It is really popular.

Qinglong Temple is located on Leyouyuan, north of Tielumiao Village, southeast of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. It is 1.5 kilometers northeast of Dayan Pagoda. March of each year is the time when spring comes and flowers bloom in the ancient city of Xi'an. When it comes to cherry blossom viewing in Xi'an, Qinglong Temple must be mentioned. It has the most complete variety of cherry blossoms, the longest history of cherry blossom planting, the most precious cherry blossom culture, and the cherry blossom scenery that is most worth appreciating. The fresh and elegant "Somei Yoshino" and the graceful and elegant "Yang Guifei", these familiar cherry blossom varieties are everywhere here! Tip: Figure 6 is the visiting time of Qinglong Temple!

It is early cherry blossom season now. In half a month, the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom.

In addition to being the ancestral home of Eastern Esoteric Buddhism, for Xi'an people, not going to Qinglong Mountain to see the cherry blossoms in spring is like not having spring.

Qinglong Temple is located on Leyouyuan in the southern suburbs of Xi'an. It is said that it was built for Master Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Japan, who traveled to the Tang Dynasty (the movie "Legend of the Demon Cat" has a related plot), so Japanese cherry blossoms were transplanted here. Today, Qinglong Temple has become a popular place for cherry blossom viewing in Xi'an. In March, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the garden is full of spring colors and tourists flock to it.

On the east side of Qinglong Temple, there is Qinglong Temple Station of Metro Line 3. In addition, there is a nearby bus station "Qinglong Temple Station", which has more than 20 buses such as No. 19 and No. 41, making transportation very convenient. Guests who drive themselves can park their cars in the paid parking lot at the North Gate Square of the scenic area, but parking spaces are limited. During holidays, it is recommended to use green travel methods such as subways and buses. Qinglong Temple has two gates, the East Gate and the North Gate, of which the North Gate is the main gate built later. The East Gate is closer to the bus station and subway station, while the North Gate is suitable for parking for guests who drive themselves.

Qinglong Temple is now free to visit and can be entered directly from the north gate, which is very convenient. It is recommended to visit Qinglong Temple in two parts (museum area and ruins area).

The first half (museum area) mainly includes the Qinglong Temple Museum and the large square in front of the museum. In addition, there are some artificial arch bridges and riverbanks. When visiting the ruins museum, it is recommended to ask a guide to give an explanation, which will give you a deep understanding of the history and culture of Qinglong Temple. The guide fee is 50 yuan per time for less than 10 people, and 10 yuan for each additional person for more than 10 people, which is not expensive.

The second half (the ruins area) is the original site of the Stone Buddha Temple, and is now also a key area for cherry blossom viewing. The opening hours of the ruins area are from 8:00 to 17:30, and it is also free to visit, but you need to go through the security check channel.

The ruins area is surrounded by the Japanese-style palace "Unxiao Pavilion" in the middle, and a garden full of cherry blossoms is planted. Shooting from different angles, the ancient temple's beautiful cherry blossoms are very Japanese. For photography masters, you can take pictures of cherry blossoms here that are no less beautiful than those in Japan.

The cherry blossoms at Qinglong Temple are colorful and beautiful when in full bloom.

It snowed in Xi'an today. It was very beautiful and felt like a paradise.

Qinglong Temple was first built in the second year of Kaihuang (52 AD) during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jian. It was originally named Linggan Temple and was renamed Qinglong Temple in the second year of Jinglong (711 AD) during the Tang Dynasty. Qinglong Temple is one of the famous Buddhist temples in the Tang Dynasty. It reached its peak in the 9th century. It is the ancestral temple of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism and a sacred temple in the hearts of the Japanese. Therefore, many Japanese cherry trees were transplanted here.

The cherry blossoms are so beautiful…………………………

Qinglong Temple is a place I look forward to visiting this time, but when I got there, I found that there were not many cherry blossoms left.

Qinglong Temple on Leyouyuan has a majestic Tang-style hall and pleasant scenery. It is also the place where many famous foreign monks studied Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty. It is still a place for friendly exchanges among countries. The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is almost dusk. This famous poem also praises the scenery here.

Located on Leyouyuan, very close to Xi'an Jiaotong University, it is very suitable for cherry blossom viewing in spring and falling leaves in autumn.

Although the cherry blossom season has passed, the temple is still shaded by green willows, and the spring scenery is full of colorful flowers.

Yay! I accidentally saw this Qinglong Temple. It's not very big inside, but after entering, I found out that it's a great place to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring! I'll come back later! :)

It's OK. When I went there in May, it was already blooming.

When I went there, the cherry blossoms were in bloom. The whole garden was full of cherry blossoms, which was beautiful. The environment inside was very good, giving people a quiet and comfortable feeling.

I went to Qinglong Temple for the cherry blossoms, but unfortunately I went there a little late and many of the cherry blossoms had withered. Qinglong Temple is very small and there is basically nothing to see. The only highlight is the cherry blossoms.

There are still ruins, and there is a museum inside to commemorate the Japanese monk Kukai.

I planned to go to Luoyang to see the peony, but I saw it by accident in Xi'an. Peony is really worthy of being the national flower. If it hadn't rained yesterday, the effect might have been even better. There are many Japanese cherry blossoms in the temple, which look old. It's really beautiful. I highly recommend it as a place worth visiting.

My son and I rode Mobike 🚲 4 kilometers and arrived at the long-awaited Qinglong Temple. I have heard of the cherry blossoms 🌸 in Qinglong Temple for a long time, but we saw the ground was full of cherry blossoms 🌸 petals, and some flowers had already wilted. 😂😂😂 Unfortunately, the best time to enjoy the cherry blossoms has passed! But the peony flowers in the garden are indeed another beautiful sight.

When I went to Qinglong Temple, the Somei Yoshino flowers in the courtyard had already quietly sprouted on the branches.

Although this courtyard has been rebuilt, one can still imagine Kūkai passing through this gate under the cherry trees before returning to Japan after completing his studies and bidding farewell to his teacher Huiguo for the last time.

The early cherry blossoms sent from the four prefectures of Shikoku in Japan are blooming one after another. I believe that when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they will be extremely gorgeous.

I went to Qinglong Temple today. The weather was good, but there were a lot of people. I only visited a few places and didn't visit all of them. If I'm still in Xi'an tomorrow, I'll definitely go there in March. Many cherry blossoms are almost gone. I won't say too much, just look at the pictures.

Few people come to visit the Qinglong Temple ruins. There are few people on the whole road. It seems extremely deserted, even desolate. In a park, I met a few old people playing chess and chatting, but there are few other people. An amusement park inside is also closed.

Qinglong Temple is a niche tourist attraction. The reason for coming here is because of the cherry blossoms. It rained today and I was still considering whether to come to this outdoor attraction. Later, the rain lasted for two days and many cherry blossoms were knocked down. There were only a few flowers left on the lush cherry trees on the roadside after the rain stopped.

Peony flowers feel like I came at the right time today. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom on the trees. They don't seem to be very old because they are not very tall. It is a good background for taking photos with cherry blossoms in full bloom. It feels like a newly built park. I was still wondering where Qinglong Temple is. Finally, there is a door at the innermost part of the park. Inside are cherry blossom trees surrounded by towers. There are paths under the trees. The cherry blossom trees here are relatively sturdy and tall. They feel like they are trees of a certain age. The temple is very quiet, with a faint smell of fireworks. People have to speak in a low voice. There is drizzle in the air. I didn't take photos at Qinglong Temple. I will come to Qinglong Temple with cherry blossoms in full bloom next time I have the chance.

Qinglong Temple, cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms are like snow, but more beautiful than snow. Cherry blossoms are like clouds, but purer than clouds. Looking at the cherry blossoms covering the temple, I have been deeply immersed in it, unable to extricate myself, letting the wind blow across my cheeks...

A good place to see cherry blossoms in March. Now that the subway is connected, it is more convenient to travel. Not only cherry blossoms, but also peonies, peonies...

The cherry blossoms at Qinglong Temple are indeed beautiful. I went there in early April and there were a lot of people. I heard that some cherry blossom varieties are not even found in the island country.

Through the introduction of my friends, I learned that there is another great place to enjoy flowers in Xi'an - Qinglong Temple.

Unfortunately, we came too early, and the flowering season has just begun. Only a few cherry trees have bloomed. The others are still buds.

If I have a chance, I will definitely come again~~~

It was already afternoon when we came out of Jiaotong University. The next stop was Qinglong Temple. There were many people queuing. I thought it was for a fee, so I followed the queue, but it was actually for security check. The cherry blossoms and peonies here are also beautiful. I found that cherry blossoms are a perfect match with this Tang-style architecture. This is the most attractive part of Xi'an for me, so I chose to come here in April and then return to the city center.

I decided to go to Qinglong Temple directly. I heard that it is a very beautiful place in spring, but I wonder what it looks like in summer. The stop where I got off the bus looked like a junction between urban and rural areas... This place is Leyouyuan where Li Shangyin wrote "The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is near dusk." When I arrived at the gate of Qinglong Temple, I showed my ID card and went in. The architectural style of Qinglong Temple is typical of the Tang Dynasty. After entering the scenic area, it takes another five or six minutes to walk to the gate of the temple rebuilt on the ruins. The main hall in the temple is closed, but there are still people burning incense. And my attention has long been attracted by the red silk on the tree for making wishes. I have always liked the wishing tree with red silk tied to it at the entrance of the temple, but it is rare to see red silk tied so densely, not to mention that every tree in the temple is like this. There are few people in the temple. The sunlight near noon is blocked by the shade of the trees, and most of the light spots falling on the ground. The red silk and green leaves have their own soft light effects in the sun, which is beautiful beyond words.

Qinglong Temple is just a reconstructed ruins. All the things belonging to the Qinglong Temple in history are displayed in Guyuan Building. However, the architectural style of Qinglong Temple is quite beautiful. I heard that many precious cherry blossoms are planted, and there will always be a long queue of people who come to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring. If it is not spring, it is not recommended to go there.

Only a small piece of the foundation remains of the Qinglong Temple from the Tang Dynasty, and the buildings here are all newly built later. It is more like a park, or a memorial park for Huiguo and Kūkai.

After the opening of Metro Line 3, one of the stops is Qinglong Temple. Come out from Exit A and walk a short distance forward. The East Gate is across the road.

After entering, there is a small children's playground and a peony garden on the right, but it is not the peony season yet.

On the left is a Tang-style courtyard, which was probably built with Japanese funds. There is a Kukai Memorial and a small Huiguo Kukai Exhibition Room. In addition to some artifacts unearthed from Qinglong Temple, there are mostly Kukai-related portraits and publications donated by Japan. The root sculpture of an arhat looks very good. The most famous thing here is the cherry blossoms, which were donated by the four prefectures of Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, and Kochi in Japan in 1985. When the flowers bloom in April, there are crowds of people here.

Next to it is the newly built Qinglong Temple, which has some incense but no Bodhisattvas. The main hall in the middle is the Huiguo Kukai Memorial Hall, but the door is closed. There are many fallen leaves in autumn, and there are many trees here. When the wind blows, the leaves fall one after another, and the paths on both sides of the main hall are covered with fallen leaves, which is a unique scenery. Walking to the other side of the main hall, there is a bell, and then a statue of Huiguo preaching to Kukai, and in the middle there is something like a peace monument built by Japan.

Further ahead is the ruins of the Qinglong Temple from the Tang Dynasty. It is really just a small piece with almost nothing left. All the things that were dug out have been put in the museum.

The Guyuan Building opposite the Qinglong Temple is the Qinglong Temple Ruins Museum, which is free and requires only ID card verification. The first floor is not very big, and a sand table model of the Qinglong Temple in the Tang Dynasty is exhibited. It is really a huge temple, and there are some floor tiles and the like. The second floor is an introduction to Kukai's life and his missionary experience in Japan. The third floor is some unearthed porcelain, pottery, etc., but it is dark and there is no one.

It’s a pity that the auxiliary buildings on both sides are not open to the public. From the outside, the main building of Guyuan Tower and the auxiliary buildings are connected by a bridge.

It was October when I went to Qinglong Temple, and it was raining that day. I took the wrong bus after going to Blue Sky Ape Man, so I went for a walk. I heard there were many beautiful flowers, but I didn't see them. It might be autumn, so the flowers were withered. There is no entrance fee to enter. It is like a park for locals. There is also a pagoda ruins inside. The so-called ruins are just a piece of empty land with nothing on it. It should be nice to go to see flowers in summer. It is a leisure place for locals.

I went there for the famous Qinglong Temple cherry blossoms and the history of Master Kukai. The temple is very old and has a nice atmosphere when there are few people. There are many people in the cherry blossom garden. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms. There are several beautiful weeping cherry trees, but they were all plucked by tourists and the drooping bouquets...