The thousand-year-old temple can be visited for only 2 yuan, it’s worth it!

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- Monk Relics: During the Tang Dynasty, the Indian monk Shanwusi fled to Sichuan to avoid chaos and passed away here, leaving behind a stupa; Jigong of the Southern Song Dynasty also left a handwritten plaque~😉
- Origin of the Ming Dynasty: Zhu Yuanzhang's uncle once lived here, and Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial inscriptions are still there; Emperor Jianwen is said to have fled here and passed away; Zhu Di named it "Guangyan Zen Temple" and also gave it "Hongwu Nanzang"📜
- Plaque at the Temple Gate: The plaque at the temple gate "Guangyan Zen Temple" was written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty🖌️
- Calligraphy: There is a calligraphy of "Scripture Library" by Yu Youren on the back wall of the Main Hall🖋️
- Ancient Trees: There is a 1,700-year-old Jin Dynasty golden nanmu tree on the left side of the temple gate🌳
- Architectural Features: The temple is hidden in a forest of rare trees, with flying eaves and steep cliffs, quiet and pleasant. It is divided into Shanggu Temple and Xiagu Temple, with two main halls. The Xiagu Temple is an ancient building, while the Shanggu Temple was rebuilt in modern times. There are also exquisite relief stone murals🎨
🎫 Tickets: Only 2 yuan for cleaning fee~ Super cost-effective! 💰
🍽️ Food:
- Temple vegetarian restaurant (on the right hand side after entering the main gate), vegetarian dishes 15 yuan/portion, tofu pudding 10 yuan/portion, rice 2 yuan. 🥗
🏞️ Surrounding attractions: Jiezi Ancient Town, Fengqishan Kangdao, Dujiangyan City, Qingcheng Bay Wetland, Puzhao Temple, etc.

Post by Lucas74 | Jan 26, 2025