How amazing is Longxing Temple in Pengzhou? Just a 1-hour drive with free admission!

1 hour direct from Chengdu! A thousand-year-old ancient temple + "Chengbei Taikoo Li," a whole day is not enough to explore

Who would have thought! A treasure found in Pengzhou — Longxing Temple with a history of 1600 years, hiding a highly designed historical and cultural district known as "Chengbei Taikoo Li." The weighty ancient temple and the trendy district collide, making it impossible to get tired of exploring all day!

🌟Must-visit highlights

- Thousand-year-old Longxing Temple: Founded in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (337 AD), known as the "Land of Seven Buddhas." The 81-meter-tall, 17-story Longxing Pagoda inside the temple is the tallest pagoda in China and Southeast Asia. It is also Sichuan’s only Vajra Throne Relic Pagoda close to the Indian Buddhist pagoda style, blending Han and Tibetan Buddhist styles, stunning and perfect for photos.
- "Chengbei Taikoo Li" district: Right next to the temple, full of design sense, with trendy shops perfectly matching the historical atmosphere, great for shopping, eating, and taking photos.
- Serene environment: Ancient cypresses tower inside the temple, with lush bamboo and trees, making a stroll here especially healing, and every snap looks like a classical masterpiece.

📍Travel tips

- Transportation: 1 hour drive from Chengdu, parking available at the temple; you can also take the high-speed train to "Pengzhou Station," then a 3 km taxi ride to the temple.
- Cost information: Free admission to the temple, climbing the Longxing Pagoda costs 20 RMB per person.
- Recommended itinerary: First explore the ancient temple to feel the historical depth, then climb the pagoda for a panoramic view, and finally visit the nearby district for shopping, eating, and resting. A fulfilling yet relaxing day trip.

No need to travel far, you can unlock both the tranquility of a thousand-year-old temple and the vitality of a trendy district in Pengzhou. Another hidden gem for Chengdu surrounding tours!

Post by J0s3ph L3w.s | Sep 10, 2025