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Chongqing Luohan Temple | A thousand-year-old temple, a place of tranquility in the bustling city

| A thousand-year-old temple, a place of tranquility in the bustling city. 📍Address: No. 7, Luohan Temple Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 💰Admission: CNY 20 🕙Opening hours: 08:00–17:00 🌟Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours 🌆Nearby attractions: Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, Huguang Guild Hall, etc. 🚇Transportation tips: 1️⃣Take Metro Line 1 or 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, and take Exit 6 to reach the temple. 2️⃣Take Bus 181, 476, 651, or 881 to Xiaoshizi Xiaoshangpin Station, and walk to the temple. 🌟Attraction highlights: 1️⃣Ancient Buddha Cliff: The Ancient Buddha Cliff in the temple is about 20 meters long and has hundreds of Song Dynasty cliff carvings of Buddha statues, each with a unique and lifelike appearance. 2️⃣Arhat statues: The temple has 500 Arhat statues. You can count the Arhats in the Arhat Hall, find your own Arhat, and pay to have your fortune told. 3️⃣Wishing lamps: There are many wishing lamps at the back door, which are spectacular when lit at night. 4️⃣God of Wealth Hall: As the first God of Wealth Temple in Southwest China, it enshrines the Gods of Wealth from the east, west, south, north, and center, and is very effective for those seeking wealth. 📸Photo spots: 1️⃣The square in front of the Mahavira Hall is a great place to take photos of the strong contrast between the skyscrapers and the ancient buildings. 2️⃣The window on the second floor faces the main hall, and you can take photos of the ancient temple through the window. 3️⃣The Ancient Buddha Cliff corridor and the blue Heart Sutra wall are great places to take atmospheric photos. 🙏Blessing tips: 1️⃣You can get a free incense stick and lotus candle on the left side of the entrance after buying a ticket. 2️⃣First, worship in the main hall of the Mahavira Hall, then go to the Kalan Hall to worship the Gods of Wealth and pray for wealth, and to the Medicine Master Hall to pray for peace. ☕️Special experiences: 1️⃣Free sutra copying and blessing are available at the Qibao Zhuangyan after the entrance from 10:30 to 15:30. 2️⃣Drink "Cai Xi" coffee and eat "Cai Bao" ice cream to experience the unique Buddhist atmosphere. 3️⃣You can get a free "Five Ways to Wealth" photo frame to take photos. 🍜Food recommendations: There are many restaurants nearby, such as Zeng Laoyao Fish Restaurant, Zui Baxian Hot Wine Restaurant, and Jiujiu Tofu Pudding Restaurant, where you can try special dishes such as fresh pepper fish, spicy hot pot, and tofu pudding.
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Posted: Dec 15, 2024
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