Chongqing travel guide, a comprehensive guide to tourist attractions

As a city where mountains and rivers blend together, Chongqing's temple culture is deeply integrated into its natural and cultural landscapes. The following temples not only have beautiful scenery, but also carry a heavy sense of history and faith. They are must-visit places in Chongqing: **1. Huayan Temple (Huayan Tourist Scenic Area)** - **Recommendation reason**: The largest Buddhist temple in Chongqing's main city, it combines natural landscapes with ancient temple architecture. It is as beautiful as a painting when the lotus flowers are in full bloom in summer. **Highlights**: - The "endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky" landscape of Qibu Lotus Pond. - Huayan Cave, Golden Buddha Hall and other buildings are built along the mountain in an orderly manner. - The vegetarian food in the temple is very popular and you can experience Zen life here. - **Address**: Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District. --- ### **2. Luohan Temple (Yuzhong District)** - **Recommendation reason**: The magical collision of the thousand-year-old temple and the modern city, the filming location of "Crazy Stone". **Highlights**: - The 500 Arhat statues in the temple are of various shapes and can be regarded as artistic treasures. - While in the Jiefangbei business district, take a cyberpunk photo of "ancient temples and skyscrapers in the same frame". - **Address**: Minzu Road, Yuzhong District (near Jiefangbei). ### **3. Ciyun Temple (Nan'an District)** - **Recommendation reason**: A "combination of Chinese and Western" temple on the banks of the Yangtze River, with a unique Republican-era architectural style. **Highlights**: - The combination of blue bricks and gray tiles and European-style arched windows gives the photos a very retro feel. - Located on Nanbin Road, you can enjoy the night view of Chongqing. - **Address**: Lion Rock, Xuantan Temple, Nan'an District. **4. Baolun Temple (Ciqikou Ancient Town)** - **Recommendation reason**: A quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle of Ciqikou, an ancient temple from the Ming Dynasty. **Highlights**: - Hidden in the deep alleys of the ancient town, the flying eaves and brackets under the shade of banyan trees have a unique charm. - The "Main Hall" in the temple is made entirely of wood, without a single iron nail. - **Tips**: Visit this place while visiting Ciqikou to avoid the peak hours. ### **5. Jinyun Temple (Jinyun Mountain, Beibei)** - **Recommendation reason**: A Buddhist resort with a history of 1,500 years, Jinyun Mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist like a fairyland. **Highlights**: - The "Stone Screen Wall" in front of the temple is a relic of the Southern Dynasties and is precious and rare. - In autumn, the golden ginkgo leaves contrast beautifully with the ancient temple. - **How ​​to Play**: Combine hiking in Jinyun Mountain and feel the poetic beauty of "Night Rain in Bashan Mountain". **6. Tushan Temple (Nan'an District)** - **Recommendation reason**: "Tushan Temple" in Bai Juyi's poems, one of the oldest temples in Chongqing. **Highlights**: - Overlooking the Yangtze River and Yuzhong Peninsula, with a wide view. - You can experience the "Temple Tea House" and enjoy the river view while drinking tea. ### **Niche Easter Egg: Taping Temple (Jiangbei)** - An ancient Song Dynasty temple hidden in Tieshanping. The "Wenfeng Tower" in the temple is a rare dense-eaves brick tower in Chongqing, suitable for tourists who like to explore the hidden secrets. **Tips**: - Some temples require tickets (about 5-20 yuan), so it is recommended to prepare cash. - Respect religious customs and avoid short skirts/loud noises. - Surrounding linkage: Huayan Temple + Longmenhao Old Street, Luohan Temple + Hongyadong, Jinyun Temple + Beiwenquan. In Chongqing, temples are not only carriers of faith, but also fragments of the city’s memories. The bustling atmosphere of the mountain city and the sound of Buddhist bells coexist in a wonderful way, which is worth your time to slow down and savor.