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Guanyin Temple was first built in the Song Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The temple has the mountain gate, Maitreya Hall, Jieying Hall from the Qing Dynasty and the Pilu Hall and Guanyin Hall from the Ming Dynasty. Among them, the murals and hanging sculptures from the Ming Dynasty are regarded as national treasures.
The Pilu Hall in the temple was built in the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty murals on the left and right walls are known as the "treasures of the temple" of Guanyin Temple. These murals are divided into three layers: upper, middle and lower. The upper layer depicts flying celestial beings, banners and canopies, and wonders of the heavenly palace; the middle layer depicts the twelve perfect enlightenment bodhisattvas and the twenty-four heavenly deities; the lower layer depicts niches, mythical beasts, and portraits of donors. The line drawing of the entire mural skillfully adopts the traditional Chinese orchid leaf drawing, iron wire drawing, nail head and rat tail drawing, etc. The clothing of each bodhisattva is based on their different symbols in the religion, and the line drawing technique is quite flexible in selection.
There are three statues of Bodhisattvas made in the Ming Dynasty in the Guanyin Hall of the temple. The exotic flowers and plants, magical animals and beasts on the back screen are colorful and eye-catching. Behind the Bodhisattva is the famous Guanyin floating on the sea, which is a huge deep relief sculpture and is praised by the famous aesthetician Wang Chaowen as the "Oriental Venus". The Guanyin floating on the sea is standing on a giant abalone and appears in the stormy waves. The back is a panoramic view of Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Putuo in Zhejiang and Mount Wutai in Shanxi. Buddhist disciples riding various water beasts are scattered around the Guanyin floating on the sea, and the head and tail of the giant abalone are hidden in the waves. In this group of wonderful reliefs, the ancient art master boldly used the "Z"-shaped sculpture technique, which not only enriched the composition but also enhanced the stability of the statue.
Attraction Location: Jiupeng Mountain, Xinjin County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China (中国四川省成都市新津县九峰山)
History: Xinjin Jiupeng Mountain Guanyin Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy. Established several centuries ago, the temple has been rebuilt and renovated over time, preserving its religious significance and traditional Chinese architectural style.
Architecture: The temple features traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture, including wooden halls, ornate carvings, stone stairways, pagodas, and a large statue of Guanyin. The temple layout is harmonious with the natural mountain landscape, providing both spiritual ambiance and scenic beauty.
Cultural Value: The temple serves as an active site for Buddhist worship and local cultural activities. Pilgrims visit for meditation, prayer, and festivals. It also reflects the integration of religion and nature in Sichuan’s mountain culture.
Other Information: The temple is surrounded by lush forests, walking trails, and viewpoints on Jiupeng Mountain. Visitors can combine spiritual visits with light hiking and nature photography.
Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Ticket Price: 30 RMB per adult for temple access
Optional scenic area pass (mountain trails and viewpoints): 50 RMB
Best Photo Spots: Main Guanyin statue, temple courtyards, surrounding forested mountain trails, panoramic views from higher terraces
Time Reference: 1–2 hours for temple visit; 3–4 hours if including nearby hiking trails
Guanyin Temple is a temple that almost only has Tibetans (because we were there too). We set out at around 8 o'clock. The mountain was shrouded in mist and it was beautiful beyond words. The main hall opened at 9 o'clock, just in time for Longda to come down. We invited an old monk to consecrate the temple. We went with the flow and didn't care about anything. We just spent a few dollars just for the sake of showing our appreciation!
We originally thought that we had arrived early enough, but we did not expect that many Tibetans had already started to worship in the temple.
I stood on the steps in front of the temple and gazed at the green mountains in front of me for a long time. Just then, a ray of sunlight shone through the clouds. Behind it was a temple with a thousand-year history. There were the most pious Tibetans and the oldest legends. The familiar Tibetan incense filled the entire mountain. Suddenly, I felt that what was shining in front of me was clearly a ray of Buddha's light, warm and quiet.
There are Ming Dynasty Buddhist murals and fine cultural relics in the central hall. Photography is prohibited.
You need to go through a winding mountain road to reach Guanyin Temple. The view from the mountain is very good, and you can overlook the whole town. The big dog in the temple is very friendly, and his eyes are very Buddhist.
There is a stone at the top of the temple. You can throw longda around it to pray for blessings, which has a good meaning for life. You can buy some incense and worship.
The location is a bit remote, the temple is not big. The murals are almost peeling off. It has a long history.
This kind of niche historical and cultural attractions has a lot to offer spiritually.
Guanyin Temple in Xinjin County is located at the foot of Jiupeng Mountain, 7 kilometers southwest of Xinjin County, Chengdu, Sichuan, and 41 kilometers from Chengdu. The temple is an imitation of Tang Dynasty architecture and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The temple currently has Pixu and Guanyindian. Pixu Temple was built in the sixth year of Mingshun in the Ming Dynasty (1426 AD). There are 6 murals on the two walls of the temple, which were painted in the fourth year of Ming Chenghua (1468 AD). Guanyindian was built in the second year of Ming Chenghua (1466 AD). The statue of Nanhai Guanyin in the temple is known as the "Oriental Venus". It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.
Located in Xinjin, bus No. 522 goes directly to it. There are few tourists, dense vegetation and quietness. The Ming Dynasty murals and colored Buddha statues inside are very exquisite and worth seeing.
The entrance fee is one yuan, and the parking fee is five yuan. I didn't take any photos because I was fined for taking photos. When I went there, the nuns were doing their homework, so it was inconvenient to disturb them. After watching for a while, the female security guard came to lock the door, which was a pity. However, the clay sculptures and murals are amazing! Recommended!
There are few people and it is very quiet. The national treasure is suitable for quiet and slow appreciation. You must go early, otherwise it will be closed for a while.
It's not very interesting unless you are an archaeologist. It's a very small temple. Parking fee is 5 yuan and admission fee is 1 yuan
There were relatively few people when we went there and the weather was hot. The overall evaluation is that it is small but complete. It is a small temple, but it is full of real cultural relics from ancient times. Some places are not allowed to be photographed or touched. As soon as you enter the gate, there is a small bamboo forest on the right hand side. The winding path leads to a secluded place, which is quiet and beautiful. It is suitable for literary young people to take pictures because of its ancient and mysterious feeling!
After getting off bus No. 522, you still have to walk a long way! There is bus No. 517 at the intersection
This Guanyin Temple is actually very small, and the entrance fee is only one yuan. Parking at the entrance costs 5 yuan. There are exquisite murals from the Ming Dynasty inside, but they are not clear without turning on the lights. There are clay sculptures from the Ming Dynasty in the back, and each expression and posture is different. But there is a strong musty smell. The nun said that because it is a clay sculpture, special attention should be paid to not expose it to the sun. You can go and have a look if you have nothing to do, but it will test your eyesight without turning on the lights. Also, you cannot take pictures of things from the Ming Dynasty, and it is written that taking pictures will be fined 2,000 to 5,000 yuan.
The architectural style inside is very typical, and the flow of people is not large.
The temple is not big and not many people go there. Because of the quietness, it feels like a paradise.
A very remote and inconspicuous temple, but when you see the exquisite murals, you will be absolutely shocked. The murals have been restored. It is said to be the latest scientific and technological achievements of Sino-foreign cooperation. They look very new, but the strokes and lines are very smooth, unlike the fake cultural relics nowadays. It is definitely worth a special trip to see.
The murals and sculptures are its biggest features. It is one of the few places in Sichuan that has such authentic ancient artifacts. For more details, please refer to my travel guide.
The greatest classics here are the murals and sculptures, which are comparable to the old goods in Shanxi. For more details, please refer to my travel guide
It was similar to other temples. I didn't take many photos, but the bamboo shoots were super tall. I was shocked because I had never seen such a thing before. There are also free Buddhist scriptures available in the temple. The printing quality and mounting are pretty good. Buddhists can take them home to look at. If you are interested, you can give them to your elders as gifts.
The Guanyin Temple is quite remote. When you enter it, you will feel like traveling through time and space. It is a rare quiet place. It is considered the most orthodox Han temple on the Sichuan-Tibet Road. This is its true appearance.
Guanyin Temple is very popular and surrounded by nine peaks, but we were more interested in the well-preserved Buddhist murals of the Twelve Perfect Enlightenments painted in the Ming Dynasty. The murals are national-level protected cultural relics. Out of respect for historical relics, we silently put down our cameras and recorded all this beauty in our minds with our eyes.
It's a pity that the national treasure is stuck here, and the local government doesn't know how to make good use of it. The advantage is that there are few people and you can appreciate the national treasure.
There are not many tourists here. Most of them are locals. There is no commercial atmosphere. It is a good place for you to enjoy the tranquility. A friend asked me if the ticket price of 1 yuan in the previous guide was wrong. Let me say it again, it is really 1 yuan! ! Compared with many famous attractions nowadays that cost hundreds of yuan, it is really affordable. The key is that there are really good things here. There is a room full of Ming Dynasty murals and hanging sculptures on the wall, which are national treasures.
It is a pity that you are not allowed to take photos in the main hall! I wanted to take photos secretly several times, but I didn't dare. It really feels different from other commercial temples. It feels like a quiet place, not polluted by the secular world.
Few people know about Xinjin Guanyin Temple. It is actually a nunnery. There is a temple inside that preserves murals and Buddha statues from the Tang Dynasty. I heard from the old people that this was once a very large temple, built all the way to the river, but now it has retreated to the mountain. In fact, due to some reasons in a certain period of time, it was once destroyed. It is not bad to be preserved like this! I remember the ticket was 2 yuan, which is the money for incense.
During the Qingming Festival, the sun is warm and the wind is gentle. Xinjin Guanyin Temple is built on the mountain, with exquisite Ming Dynasty wooden structures, statues and murals. The breeze washes your face and the Zen way calms your mind.