Wenshu Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Qingyang District, China
Located in downtown Chengdu, Wenshu Monastery spans over 200,000 square meters with 190 halls and rooms featuring classical Qing Dynasty architecture.
Initially constructed during the Southern Dynasties period between 420-589, the monastery underwent reconstruction in 1697 during Emperor Kangxi's reign of the Qing Dynasty.
The monastery houses 300 Buddhist statues made from iron, stone, wood, and jade, including sutras written in blood and a parietal bone of monk Xuanzang.
The monastery opens daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with entry tickets costing CNY5, and visitors can access it via subway Line 1 at Wenshu Yuan station.
The temple received its current name after monk Cidu, whose death in 1681 generated reports of a Manjushri image appearing in the sky above.
Location: Qingyang District
Inception: 1706
Architectural style: Chinese architecture
Address: 66 Wen Shu Yuan Jie, Qing Yang Qu, Cheng Du Shi, Si Chuan Sheng, China, 610084 610084 Cheng Du Shi
Phone: +862886935293
GPS coordinates: 30.68133,104.07899
Latest update: May 8, 2025 09:24
Sichuan Province in southwestern China contains some of the country's most important natural areas and cultural sites. Visitors will find major Buddhist temples on Mount Emei, the 233-foot (71-meter) Leshan Giant Buddha carved in the 8th century, and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System that has operated for over 2,000 years. The provincial capital of Chengdu serves as a base for exploration and hosts the primary giant panda breeding facility, along with historic streets and temples. The province is also known for its mountain landscapes, including the 24,790-foot (7,556-meter) Mount Gongga and the national parks of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, with their limestone formations and waterways. Wolong Nature Reserve and the research base in Chengdu allow observation of pandas in protected facilities. In Danba, traditional stone watchtowers stand in valleys, while Tagong Monastery represents the Tibetan heritage of the western region. The area provides a combination of natural attractions and historical sites with infrastructure for travelers of different interests. From temples and museums in Chengdu to mountain trails in the west, the territory spans different elevations and climate zones.
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