Escape the metropolis! Come to Chengdu's Tang Dynasty-style temple for a summer sound therapy retreat!

Hey, friends, I discovered a super cool hidden gem - Guangming Temple, a treasure trove away from the hustle and bustle! At night, it's as cool as if natural air conditioning is on, and I even caught the same sound healing event as Zhou Xun and Aya, which was a small blessing for the soul! Starting from Chengdu, you can drive there in two hours, and it's just a few minutes' drive from the ancient and quaint Liujiang Ancient Town. The temple is nestled halfway up the mountain, with a bit of 'under construction' anticipation. I heard it will be fully completed by the end of the year, and it will definitely be even more beautiful then! As soon as I entered the temple gate, I was captivated by the greenery everywhere. The lush green rice fields and the fragrant rice scent wafting in the wind were a feast for both the eyes and the nose! The temple is also particular about 'landscape greening,' with rapeseed and rice planted in rotation throughout the year. Last year, they harvested 6,000 jin of rice! This year, they planted hydrangeas, and I can't wait to imagine the sea of flowers next spring! Walking in the temple, I was completely enchanted by its gardens and architecture. Have you ever seen a temple that uses rapeseed flowers as a landscape? No, right? And every little scene fits perfectly with the main Tang-style Zen courtyard buildings, making it breathtakingly beautiful. Here's how to enjoy Guangming Temple: 1. Pray for blessings! Enter the gate, light incense or a lamp, walk clockwise in a circle, symbolizing smooth sailing in everything. Many young people come here to pray for career peace. 2. It's time for vegetarian meals! From 11:40 to 12:00, it's a vegetarian buffet. Take as much as you want, it's environmentally friendly and healthy. The cost is up to you. 3. Afternoon tea time, leisurely drinking tea in the corridor, looking at the distant mountains and nearby scenery, and feeling completely at peace. 4. Don't miss the accommodation experience, but you need to apply to the temple in advance. 5. Stroll through the wild vegetable garden, feed the fish by the release pond, and feel the rare tranquility and peace. Guangming Temple's activities are also rich and colorful, with rapeseed flower festivals, harvest festivals, and Zen tea activities. You can pick and taste tea with the monks, which is extremely pleasant! Remember to reserve parking for large events. It's usually open for free, with suitable opening hours in both winter and summer. The most surprising thing for me was the music therapy session, the same one attended by Zhou Xun and Aya! The largest ensemble of Southwest bronze gongs, and when the sound came out, I was completely healed. It was simply amazing! Navigation 🧭 Address: No. 31 Lianghe Road, Hongya County, Meishan