[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Beibei Hot Spring Temple (Updated Apr)

'The breeze blows, the golden leaves flutter, as if the ancient scriptures are whispering softly.' · I targeted these two century-old ginkgo trees when I hiked to the Hot Spring Temple last month, and finally they turned yellow, complementing the yellow walls of the Hot Spring Temple, even more beautiful than I imagined. · 📍Jinyun Mountain·North Hot Spring·Hot Spring Temple 😁Half an hour's drive, closer than Tianxin Temple 🆓No admission fee 🚙Self-driving: Navigate to North Hot Spring, you can park inside, it will be a bit crowded on weekends, go early. 🚌Bus: Take the subway line 6 to Beibei, then transfer to the bus to North Spring Station. · 🍁Hot Spring Temple: Located in the North Hot Spring of Jinyun Mountain, by the Jialing River, with a good environment and a long history. It was built in 423 AD, but was destroyed due to a cliff collapse. After several renovations, I remember I came here when I was a child, then it was closed for renovation, and it reopened in the past two years. · ♨️You can take a hot spring bath in North Hot Spring, and you can also hike. Walking along the river trail can take you to the ancient village of Diamond Sutra Monument, the trail is 1.6 kilometers long, and you can play along the line. ⛰️In addition, there are Jinyun Mountain Dye Lake, Shaolong View, Jinyun Mountain Scenic Area around North Hot Spring, but it will be congested on weekends, usually it's okay.

#discoverchina Navigate to: 北碚温泉寺 (Beibei Wenquan Temple) Tickets: Free entry Parking: Limited on weekends, but you can drive inside and turn left to park directly at the temple — also free! Tips for the perfect visit: Arrive early! The temple is much quieter in the morning. After 2 PM, the crowds start rolling in. For that serene ginkgo golden hour shot, it’s best to come early. Lunch like a local monk: Free vegetarian temple meal served around 11:20 AM — simple, warm, and peaceful. Hidden gem: In one corner of the temple sits a charming little café called Fuyun Coffee (福云咖啡). Average spend is ¥20–30. I sipped a cup called “Suíyuán” (随缘, meaning “go with the flow”) under a ginkgo tree, listening to soft temple chants. Pure zen. Bonus: After soaking up the quiet charm of the temple, take the scenic walking trail to Jingangbei Ancient Village. It’s about a 30-minute stroll — perfect for ending the day with a touch of history. #naturalwonders #travel

Beibei has the North Hot Springs, and within the North Hot Springs lies the Hot Spring Temple! The temple is a branch of Jinyun Temple. Geographically, the ascent of the mountain would have begun here. Below the temple is the Jialing River, with Jin Gang Bei not far away, and Zhang Fei Ancient Road just across the river. The temple itself isn't very large, consisting of a main hall, two side halls, a front hall, a rear hall, and a new reception hall. Unusually, the reception hall features Guan Yu and the Heng and Ha generals, rather than the traditional Maitreya Buddha and the Four Heavenly Kings. Veda's weapon points downwards, indicating that this is a smaller temple. There's also a historical anecdote: when Hechuan Diaoyu Fortress resisted the Mongol army and defeated Möngke Khan, the injured Khan retreated here and eventually died at Hot Spring Temple. Throughout history, both ancient and modern, many writers and scholars have visited this place, leaving behind their mark. Beside the temple, there's a collection of stone carvings and a stele forest. It seems somewhat neglected due to a previous lack of preservation, but the historical significance is palpable. There's also a small pond directly in front of the main hall. The fish inside swim freely and joyfully. Their vibrant colors and large size suggest they are well-fed. Combined with the fresh air, it's truly invigorating! Travel Tips 1️⃣ Vegetarian meals are available with four dishes and a soup, priced based on "yuanfen" (serendipity), typically CNY 10 per person via scan-to-pay. Silence is observed in the dining hall, with men and women seated separately. After the meal, diners wash their own dishes. The food is surprisingly delicious. Start queuing around 11:20 am. 2️⃣ Wild hot springs are located along the riverside walkway. There are two paths from the parking lot: the left leads to Hot Spring Temple, and the right to the riverside walkway. It's just a few minutes' walk. Remember to bring tissues or a towel to dry your feet. The water temperature here is slightly higher than the wild hot springs across the river at Zhang Fei Ancient Road. 3️⃣ Spring water is available outside Hot Spring Temple, a few hundred meters towards Beibei. Search for "Deshan Spring" on your navigation app. Parking is available at a bend in the road. You'll know you're in the right place when you see many people collecting water. There are six convenient water outlets. Practical Information 🚇 Transportation: Take Subway Line 6 to Beibei Station, then transfer to a bus and get off at Beiquan Station. If driving, navigate directly to the North Hot Springs Scenic Area. 🎫 Tickets: Free 🕙 Opening Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

📍Beibei Wenquan Temple was built in 423 AD during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It was originally a branch of Jinyun Temple and was once very prosperous. It was destroyed during the Buddhist persecution of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou and Emperor Wuzong of Tang, and rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. There are also cliff carvings of Buddha statues. In 1007, during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song, it was renamed Chongsheng Zen Temple. In 1259, Möngke Khan died in Wenquan Temple after being injured in the Battle of Diaoyu Fortress in Hechuan. Transportation - Self-driving: 🚗 It takes about 40 minutes from the city center. - Bus: 🚌 Take Line 6 to Beibei Station, transfer to Bus 556 and get off at Wenquan Station, then walk to the temple. There are many cars on weekends, so it is recommended to take the light rail to Beibei Station, then take a bus or taxi to the temple. The light rail station is 5 km from Wenquan Temple. Travel tips - Time: 🕙 Due to the terrain, the sun is blocked by the mountains after 3 pm on sunny days. The best time to visit is from 10 am to 2 pm. - Vegetarian meal: 🍚 You can have a vegetarian meal in the temple at noon. It is self-service, so be careful not to waste food. You need to wash your own dishes after the meal. You cannot talk while eating, and men and women must walk separately and not walk through the main hall. Nearby attractions include Jingangbei, Zhangfei Ancient Road, and Jinyun Temple. 👀 The article also mentions the cliff carvings. According to records, there were originally 16 cliff carvings of Arhats from the Xuanhe period of the Song Dynasty (1120 - 1122) in 9 locations, as well as one statue each of a servant boy and a donor.

It is better to go out and see than to write a hundred kinds of copywriting. The yearning deep in your heart is a sincere prayer to get close to nature. 🛕【Thousand-year-old Temple】 Recently, I have been attracted to a very unique temple coffee shop - Fuyun, which is located in a thousand-year-old hot spring temple with a history of 1,800 years. Temples and coffee are two completely unrelated things, but they can be so harmonious. Sit quietly in front of the temple, listen to the Buddhist sounds, feel every deep breath, savor the flavor of the coffee, and experience it with your senses again and again. 📍Address: Beibei North Hot Spring Park 🚈Transportation: Take Line 6 to Beibei Station Exit 4B - Take Bus No. 518/519 to Beibei Hot Spring Station and walk for 15 minutes 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Beibei Hot Spring Temple and park at the door ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣Coffee costs 18+, incense and candles are as low as 6 yuan, and koi food is 10 yuan per bag. 2️⃣If you are not in a hurry, you can sit down and copy the scriptures. 3️⃣ Vegetarian meal will be provided at 11 noon. There is no price, just rejoice in the merits. 4️⃣ I arrived around 8 am and could hear the chanting of scriptures. Visit temples, copy scriptures, taste coffee, eat vegetarian food, feed koi... get away from the city crowds and enjoy a wonderful sense of relaxation. 🌄【Secret Mountain City】 Jin Gangbei Ancient Town is worthy of being called "Little Three Gorges of Beibei". Coming out of Wenquan Temple, you can walk along the riverside trail to the Jingangbei Ancient Village. The total length is 1.6km. Along the way, you can see mountains, forests, and river views. The Jialing River is rippling with green waves, and there are mountains in the distance, with mountains behind and water in front. Between the river and the forest, there is a sense of a hidden village. 📍Address: Jingangbei Ancient Town, Beibei 🚗Transportation: Go back to the entrance of Berlin Hotel after exiting the Hot Spring Temple. There is a sign indicating "Riverside Trail". Just walk along it. ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣Try to wear pants👖 and comfortable shoes👞 2️⃣If you want to stay by the river for a longer time, you can prepare floral water and slippers 3️⃣You can take a sightseeing bus after the trip, 8RMB 4️⃣Shops start to close around 5pm, so don't miss it 5️⃣Sunset is a great time to take photos. Plan your trip well to capture the beautiful moments. The town is full of vitality and its beauty is particularly low-key. Finally, friends who love fishing can bring their fishing rods 🎣 and go!

🕙 Queueing: Normally, there should be no need to queue, and the temple is free of charge. However, parking during holidays should be noted 🔴. 🌿 Environment: The Wenquan Temple is backed by both the Jinyun Mountain and the Jialing River, offering nice scenery and environment 👍. Additionally, many paths within the Wenquan Temple are connected to the nearby Bo Lian Hot Spring, which you can visit as well 😃. 📝 General layout of the attraction: There is a parking lot outside the temple gate, which seems to be shared with Bo Lian Hot Spring. Entering the temple, you will find various temple buildings. Wenquan Temple is not large, but the entire temple has a high level of refinement, ranking it among the more exquisite temples I have visited in Chongqing ✅. There is a vegetarian canteen deep inside the temple. 🌹 Services and facilities: Normal temple services and facilities, nothing special here. 🚩 Attraction positioning: Wenquan Temple is the burial site of Mongke Khan of the Mongol Empire, which indeed has historical significance. However, locals seem to rarely think of Wenquan Temple. I think it would be good to add some introductions about the Song-Mongol war inside the temple, and also, the temple's environment is really nice and should be promoted more ✅. 🚗 Location and transportation: Located at the Beibei North Hot Spring Park. It is basically only accessible by car, and parking may be insufficient during holidays 🔴. Subjective overall rating: 4⃣ out of 5 😀 Pros: 1⃣ Nice environment with unique features 2⃣ High level of refinement 🤔 Cons: 1⃣ Difficult parking during holidays 2⃣ The temple is somewhat small

The Hot Spring Temple, originally named Chongsheng Temple, was built in the Southern Dynasty and is one of the largest and most complete Ming Dynasty temples in Chongqing. Among the more than ten Ming Dynasty wooden structures in Chongqing, this temple occupies two. After Yuan Xianzong Mengge was frustrated in Diaoyu City, there are documents recording his death at the Hot Spring Temple. On the vertical axis are the Guan Sheng Temple, Jie Yin Temple, Da Buddha Temple, and Guanyin Temple. The Jie Yin Temple was rebuilt during the Ming Xuande period, and the Da Buddha Temple was rebuilt during the Ming Chenghua period. The Da Buddha Temple is a double-eave Xieshan top with a lift beam. Inside the temple is a Ming Dynasty colored Tathagata Buddha. The original eighteen Arhats and South China Sea Guanyin statues have been destroyed, and it is fortunate to keep the main statue. The double-hole stone arch bridge in front of the temple was also built in the Ming Dynasty, and the rest were Qing Dynasty buildings. Xinbei Hot Spring Park The Xinbei Hot Spring Park, which was opened last year, is located in front of the Hot Spring Temple. The super high-value infinity pool is built between the Jialing River Canyon. The two old and new Beiwenshan Parks are witnessing the past and present of the Hot Spring Temple.