A Must-Visit Qing Dynasty Imperial Temple Guangfa Temple on a Self-Drive Tour in Western Sichuan

Recommended Destination: Guangfa Temple (One of the Four Great Imperial Temples of the Qing Dynasty)
📍Location: Momoza Village, Anning Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🚗Transportation: A lesser-known must-visit spot on the Western Sichuan self-drive loop
⏰Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Open year-round)
🎫Admission: Free entry🆓

👇A small practical guide, recommended to save first～
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🌴【Unexpected Surprise on a Western Sichuan Self-Drive】
A golden secret spot encountered on the road in Western Sichuan✨
Originally went to shoot Danba Tibetan Village🏔️
But unexpectedly discovered this shining golden temple
Guangfa Temple under the sunlight is truly stunning
So few tourists you can almost have the whole temple to yourself
The monks are super nice
Seeing our curiosity, they took the initiative to give us a tour🙏

🏯【Stunning Moments Inside the Hall】
I was amazed the moment I stepped into the main hall‼️
The magnificent golden murals are breathtaking🖼️
The 10-meter-tall Buddha statue is majestic and solemn
The mysterious feeling of the prayer wheels is fully immersive
The strong Tibetan Buddhist atmosphere is so captivating
Highly recommend experiencing it in person
Photos can’t capture the immersive shock❗️

💫【Little-Known Facts】
Only found out after doing some research at home:
🔸One of the Four Great Imperial Temples of the Qing Dynasty, on par with Yonghe Temple
🔸A temple of the level of the birthplace of the original Tibetan religion Bon
🔸A legendary temple with over 400 years of reconstruction history
This is truly a treasure temple🌟

🚗【Practical Tips for Self-Driving】
📍Navigation: Just search "Guangfa Temple"
⚠️Recommended combo:
Danba Tibetan Village + Zhonglu Tibetan Village one-day tour
Best lighting for photos is early morning and late afternoon📸
Parking is super convenient🚙 Just park anywhere roadside
Remember to bring small change💰 for incense offerings

💡【Travel Tips】
✔️1 hour is enough for a quick visit
✔️Not a dedicated destination but definitely worth it
✔️Don’t forget to buy a cup of the temple’s special butter tea🥤
✔️Best travel season: May to October