Shijing Temple

行走在民间的艺术家

5.0/5

Outstanding

Shijing Temple | A Thousand-Year-Old Temple on Longquan Mountain, a Perfect Place for Prayer and Tranquility ⭐️Rating: ★★★★★ 📍Address: No. 868, Group 6, Guyi Community, Shanquan Town, Longquanyi District, Chengdu ⏰Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 🎫Admission: Free | Parking: 2 RMB/car inside the temple – super affordable! Hidden on Longquan Mountain, this thousand-year-old temple is one of the five major Buddhist temples in western Sichuan and the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Han area. It's incredibly popular, and said to be very effective for seeking love and career success. A weekend visit for prayer and relaxation is perfect! The temple buildings, built into the mountainside, cascade down the slope, shaded by trees. Stepping through the gate instantly transports you away from the city's hustle and bustle, leaving only tranquility and peace. There are so many must-see highlights! The ancient pine trees from the Later Zhou Dynasty and the ginkgo tree from the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, both over a thousand years old, are lush and full of historical weight. The ebony Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue in the Guanyin Pavilion is solemn and majestic, a treasure of the temple; standing quietly in its presence inspires awe. There are also the Hall of the Living Buddha and the Sutra Repository; each area is worth exploring at a leisurely pace, and a clockwise tour is considered more respectful. Three free sticks of incense are available at the temple; sincerity is key. Different priced incense and candles are also available, and paying separately is considered more refined. Transportation is convenient. If driving, navigate directly to the temple parking lot; the mountain road is steep but in good condition. From the city, take Metro Line 2 to Longquanyi Station, then transfer to bus 870 directly to the temple entrance – excellent value. If you get tired, you can enjoy a vegetarian meal inside the temple – light and refreshing. Local snacks are also available nearby, offering a simple and satisfying meal. 💡Helpful Tips: ① Dress appropriately, avoid revealing skin, photography is prohibited inside the temples, and please keep quiet; ② The temples are crowded on the first and fifteenth of the lunar month and weekends. For a quieter experience, it's recommended to visit on weekdays, where you might even spot squirrels in the woods; ③ Ignore anyone offering to stop for incense on the roadside; parking inside the temple is more economical; ④ After visiting the temple, you can hike the trails behind the mountain. Longquan Mountain boasts stunning natural scenery, making for a fulfilling day trip. A stick of incense, a chant of Buddhist prayers—the morning bells and evening drums of the ancient temple soothe the soul. This is perhaps the most healing and tranquil place around Chengdu. May all your wishes come true, and may your path be smooth.