Pengzhou Qicun is a great weekend getaway for beating the heat, perfect for a day trip from Chengdu
by ALDEN CRAIG
Jun 30, 2024
Hidden Gem of Pengzhou|Encountering a Millennium of Buddha Light at Qingliang Temple, This is the True National Style Shock! 🏯
The master says this kind of offering is the most sincere
The moment you step into the mountain gate, you are captivated by this thousand-year-old stone Buddha
Golden light penetrates the ancient trees and falls on the mottled courtyard walls
For a moment, there is an illusion of traveling through time...
👉🏻Must-visit reasons
A hidden treasure in Western Sichuan! A Tang Dynasty ancient temple with few people and stunning scenery
🏯Highlights of the ancient temple
1️⃣Stone Buddha statue in front of the main hall
Sandstone statue left from the Tang Dynasty
When sunlight passes through the ancient ginkgo, the Buddha light comes with a natural filter
Remember to go around to the side to photograph the Buddha’s head framed with the ancient pagoda
2️⃣Medicine Buddha Hall prayer wheel
Pure copper prayer wheel containing 108 scriptures
Turn clockwise three times to pray for health, very effective
The master says silently reciting your wish while turning the wheel is even more powerful
📍Transportation guide
Address: 200 meters north of the intersection of Shixin Road and Sishan Road, Pengzhou City
By car: 1.5 hours direct from Chengdu
By bus: Take the Bailu Tourism Line from Pengzhou Bus Station to Qingliang Temple Station
📸Photography tips
✅Best Buddha light from 9 to 11 AM
✅Ancient stele group on the east side of the Medicine Buddha Hall is great for photos
✅Bring a telephoto lens to compress the layers of the pagoda
🙏Avoid pitfalls
⚠️Drones are prohibited inside the temple
⚠️Vegetarian meals must be booked one day in advance
⚠️The hiking trail on the back mountain is undeveloped, please pay attention to safety
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