Guangde Temple, Buddhist temple in Suining, China
Guangde Temple is a Buddhist temple complex in the Wolong Mountains near Suining, containing more than 25 buildings including Mahavira Hall and Tianwang Hall. The grounds spread across the landscape with pavilions, pagodas, and halls connected by pathways and stairs following the natural terrain.
Construction of the temple, originally called Shifo Temple, began in 618 AD during the Tang Dynasty. The complex was expanded during multiple imperial periods, with structures from various dynasties surviving to the present day.
The temple houses Buddhist relics and wooden carvings that reflect how devotees have practiced their faith across centuries. Visitors walking through the halls can sense the spiritual role this place has held for countless pilgrims seeking peace and connection.
Visitors can reach the temple from Chengdu by taking a high-speed train to Suining and then connecting by public bus to the site. The location is set in mountains, so sturdy footwear is advisable and visitors should allow time for navigating the various levels of the grounds.
The Yougu Pagoda from the Tang era stands as one of the oldest structures on the grounds and marks the earliest construction phases. Wooden carvings from the Ming Dynasty are exceptionally well preserved, offering visitors a rare look at the craftsmanship techniques of that period.
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