2025 Qingshen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

As soon as you step into this mountain forest, you will be filled with shock. This place is far beyond your expectations. It is simply a paradise for mountain climbing enthusiasts, cave art enthusiasts, text culture seekers, ancient temple lovers, and humanities and history lovers. If time could go back, I would really like to witness with my own eyes the splendor of this ancient temple in the mountains that originated in the Eastern Jin Dynasty during its heyday. What a magnificent scene it would be with smoke rising from the sky, believers gathering and Buddhist chanting lingering in the air. Unique charm 1. Historical glory: It was once a Buddhist holy place as famous as Mount Emei in ancient times. The great writer Su Dongpo also studied here, leaving behind a story that has been passed down through the ages. It has a profound cultural heritage. 2. Art treasure house: The mountains are dotted with cliff carvings from the Tang and Song dynasties, each of which embodies the exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients; the inscriptions by famous people from past dynasties are even more dazzling, like a history book engraved on the rocks. 3. Easy Climbing: The climbing difficulty is relatively low and even children and elderly people can easily complete it by just taking the main road. Most of the mountain trails are shaded by green trees, making walking on them cool and pleasant. 4. Calligraphy of famous artists: Su Dongpo, Huang Tingjian, Shao Bowen and many other masters have left their calligraphy here. These words are engraved on the rocks and still exude a unique charm after years of baptism. Zhongyan Temple was listed as a national key cultural relic protection site in 2013, and it is well deserved. Core Landscape 1. Huanyuchi: It is said that the three characters "Huanyuchi" are the handwriting of Su Dongpo. In the stone carving on the lower left, there is a cave with a rare statue of Guanyin in peasant woman's clothing and carrying a basket, which is full of life. On the cliff beside it, there are dense inscriptions by famous artists of all dynasties, which are dazzling. 2. Buddha Cave Chuanyun: Formerly known as "Niutouqiao", there is a cave passage behind the God of Wealth in the cave. It was rumored in ancient times that it could lead to Meizhou. Although it is no longer accessible now, it still adds a mysterious color to this place. 3. Buddhist statues in the Brahma Palace: The cliff carvings and inscriptions on the rock walls that stretch for miles are the essence of this place. There are more than 2,000 stone carvings of various sizes, most of which are from the Tang and Song dynasties. Although most of them have been damaged, the solemnity and sacredness of the Buddha statues can still be felt through the traces of time. 4. Fairy Bed: Located at the highest point of the Thousand Buddhas Corridor, the entire cliff carving is high above, as if overlooking everything in the world, with extraordinary momentum. 5. Yuquan Rock: The two words "Yuquan" left by Huang Tingjian are vigorous and powerful. This was once an elegant place for scholars and writers to brew tea and recite poetry. Today, on the rock walls of the Half Dome, one can still see clear or blurred inscriptions, telling of the elegance of the past. 6. Jingde Temple: The original ancient temple had five floors and was once very popular. Although only the column bases and foundations are left today, one can still imagine the original grandeur. The temple rebuilt on the original site in modern times is still a place for people to worship Buddha. 7. Lingyan Bamboo Shoots (a regrettable sight): There are sixteen niches on both sides of the cliff, which originally housed sixteen bronze Buddha statues as the treasures of the temple. But now they are empty, which is a pity. Turning to the back of the stone peak, you can see the original lecture platform. The vigorous words on the rock wall silently tell the glorious history. Tour route suggestions Mountain Gate➡️Fish Calling Pond➡️Turn left➡️Niutou Cave➡️Thousand Buddha Corridor➡️Turn left and go up the mountain➡️Immortal Bed➡️Go down the mountain and return to the main road➡️Yuquan Liushang➡️Jingde Zen Temple➡️Shisun Three Peaks➡️Three Stones➡️Go down the mountain Travel Tips 1. There are only a few small stalls on the mountain. It is recommended to bring enough energy supplies, such as bread, fruit, drinking water, etc. to avoid hunger. 2. Mountain roads may be slippery, so be sure to avoid slipping. It is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes. There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. At the same time, take sun protection measures and bring sun hats, sunscreen and other sun protection products. 🧭Navigation: Qingshen Zhongyan Temple 🤳Ticket price: 27 yuan (reference) 🤳Parking fee: 10 yuan

While Zhongyan Temple is now often touted as the place where Su Dongpo studied and experienced his first love, the true historical gems of this area are the nationally protected cliff carvings scattered throughout the mountains, rather than just the Fish Calling Pond associated with Su Dongpo and Wang Fu's romance. · As a representative of early Buddhist stone carvings in Sichuan Province, the Zhongyan Temple cliff carvings originated in the Tang Dynasty, flourished during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and continued into the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Zhongyan Temple currently preserves 48 niches with 2,492 statues, along with 119 inscriptions by famous figures such as Su Dongpo, Fan Chengda, Huang Shangu, and Lu You from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. These are distributed on the cliffs between the Upper, Middle, and Lower Temples. · On my second visit to Zhongyan Temple, I spent half a day exploring all the nationally protected cliff carving sites scattered throughout the mountains. There are numerous sites, some off the main path, requiring a climb up a long branch trail. Overall, the exploration is relatively easy, but unfortunately, most of the carvings have suffered severe damage to their heads and details due to natural weathering and human destruction. · ✅Fish Calling Pond: Passing through the newly renovated Lower Temple, you'll soon see the Fish Calling Pond. This is the first area with a concentration of cliff carvings. The most important are two sites: one is the three scripture pillars on the left wall of the Fish Calling Pond, carved with the Tang Dynasty scripture *Buddha's Ushnisha Victorious Dharani Sutra* and an inscription dating back to the first year of Xian Tong in the Tang Dynasty (860). This indicates that the Zhongyan Temple cliff carvings were established no later than the Tang Dynasty, possibly even earlier. The second site is below and to the right of the Fish Calling Pond, where three Guanyin statues are preserved. One of these depicts Guanyin dressed as a peasant woman carrying a basket, a relatively rare representation and strong evidence of Qingshen's long history of bamboo weaving. · ✅Thousand Buddha Corridor: Located between the Lower and Middle Temples, the Thousand Buddha Corridor marks the beginning of the core area of Zhongyan Temple's cliff carvings. The corridor is quite impressive, with several large-scale grottoes. The Buddha statues mostly date from the Tang and Song Dynasties. Sadly, most of the heads were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Some have been restored in recent years, but the proportions still appear unbalanced. · ✅Reclining Buddha Grotto: This is the only undamaged cliff carving at Zhongyan Temple. This is understandable, as even now, there's no accessible path to this cliffside niche. It can only be viewed from below, making it difficult to see clearly. A Buddha flanked by two Bodhisattvas can be vaguely discerned, surrounded by over a hundred smaller Buddha figures. · ✅Immortal's Bed Hanging in the Void: This is a branch route requiring a climb up over a hundred steep steps to reach a precarious cliff face. Legend has it that the Tang Dynasty monk "Endless Chan Master" often meditated here, eventually achieving enlightenment and passing away in this spot, hence the name "Immortal's Bed." There are three niches of carvings on the Immortal's Bed cliff, and while there are no particularly large statues, the sheer number is astonishing: one niche has 476 statues, another has 1,200, and the third features an ornate Pure Land scene. · ✅Jade Spring Cave: This is the largest grotto in the entire mountain, with a waterfall cascading down and the Jade Spring flowing into two pools: the Tai Chi and Double Dragon Pools. Inside the cave, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism are combined, and it is said to be the birthplace of the Zhongyan Taoist site. However, it appears that there aren't many original carvings, with inscriptions being more prominent. Particularly noteworthy is a vivid bas-relief of figures in an ox cart, titled "Common People Seeking Buddha to Eliminate Disasters," also known as "City Patrol." · ✅Platform Subduing the Tiger: Located between the Middle and Upper Temples, this site mainly features inscriptions, most notably the two large characters "Zhongyan" inscribed by Li Shi of Gaoling during the Zhenghe period of the Southern Song Dynasty. · ✅Spiritual Rock Bamboo Shoots: Although only ruins remain of the Upper Temple, three Spiritual Rock peaks rise beside them. There were likely cliff carvings here as well, but now only some inscriptions remain, a beautiful blend of human and natural artistry. This marks the end of the Zhongyan Temple cliff carvings trail. · 🏠Name | Zhongyan Temple Cliff Carvings 🎫Tickets | 25 yuan ⛳Address | Ruifeng Town, Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province 🚗Transportation | Navigate to "Zhongyan Temple" by car.

The second stop on my Qing Shen ancient exploration trip was the mysterious Ruifeng Cliff Tombs. Located just across the river from the famous Zhongyan Temple, it requires a 10+ km detour by car to cross the bridge. Following the navigation, the road narrowed until I reached the end of a small path. Across a field of rapeseed flowers, the cliff tombs came into view on the side of a riverside cliff. Ruifeng Cliff Tombs, originally named Ruifeng Rock Tombs, are carved into the mountainside. According to the introduction, there are 469 tombs preserved here, distributed across the cliff face within a protected area of approximately 2 square kilometers. Inscriptions dating back to the first year of Jianchu (76 AD), the fifth year of Yuanhe (88 AD), and the fourth year of Yanxi (161 AD) in the Eastern Han Dynasty have been found in the Ruifeng Cliff Tombs. Based on these inscriptions, unearthed cultural relics, and tomb styles, the Ruifeng Cliff Tombs are considered an important burial area from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Although the introduction mentions over 400 discovered tombs, they are not all easily accessible. Some are built at the bottom of the cliff, some in the middle, and others high on the cliff top. Fortunately, simple walking trails have been built, making it convenient to visit several of the larger tombs. It is well known that the Han Dynasty held the belief of "treating death as life." Therefore, the larger tombs in Ruifeng often adopt a layout of "front hall, back bedroom, and side rooms," resembling ancient mansions. Although the tombs are now empty, remnants of intricate decorations offer glimpses into the past. For example, two horses are carved on the left and right stone walls of the front hall of M1, showcasing refined carving techniques. The lintel of M2 features carved wooden dougong brackets, and the front hall's side walls display high-relief religious figures, adding to the tomb's luxurious and magnificent appearance. Remarkably, to maintain dryness, most tombs utilize a scientific drainage and moisture-proofing technique with a higher back than front, and a drainage system covered with tubular tiles, which is quite advanced even by today's standards. Reports have mentioned that due to the unique natural environment, these thousand-year-old tombs have become "natural air conditioners" for villagers. It is said that in the summer, when the outside temperature reaches 40°C, the temperature inside the tombs remains at only 29°C, making them a local summer retreat. Villagers bring tables, chairs, tents, and even their entire families to cool off, creating a lively scene. During my visit in spring, rapeseed flowers were in full bloom around the tombs. Villagers worked nearby, and passersby hurried along the trails. The tombs have become an integral part of local life, not seen as eerie or frightening. Visiting the Ruifeng Cliff Tombs feels like a conversation with the ancients, transcending time and space. 🏠 Name | Ruifeng Cliff Tombs 🎫 Tickets | Free ⛳ Address | Ruifeng Town, Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province 🚗 Transportation | Navigate to "Ruifeng Cliff Tombs"

| Must-visit Attractions & Food List for 48 Hours! 🚗 The right way to start your Meishan trip: Whether you take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Meishan East Station 🚅 or drive for 1.5 hours 🚗, the charming scenery of Meishan is waiting for you to explore! 📍 Recommended Routes: 1⃣ Start from the Three-Su Temple, stroll through the music fountain of Dongpo Urban Wetland Park, and finally find delicious food at Dawang Mountain or China Pickle City. 2⃣ Or, visit Liujiang Ancient Town first, then climb Wawu Mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yanu Lake, and enjoy the tranquility of Emei Banshan · Qiliping. 🌟 Must-visit Attractions: - **Three-Su Temple**: Explore the home of the Three Sus of the Northern Song Dynasty and feel the ancient charm. Ticket: CNY 40. - **Meishan Water Street**: Free water performance, night boat tour, and experience the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. - **Wawu Mountain**: Meet rhododendron waterfalls and wild animals with a ticket of CNY 148. - **Liujiang Ancient Town**: No ticket is required. Enjoy the history of the stilted buildings and century-old streets of Little Jiangnan. - **Yuanjing Tower**: Enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains for free. - **Dongpo Urban Wetland Park**: The charm of the music fountain at night, free of charge. - **Banshan Qiliping**: Forest oxygen bar, self-paid items. - **Caoyutan**: Known as "Little Cambodia", it is a blend of natural scenery and Buddhist culture. - **Pengzu Mountain**: Climb the Longevity Ladder, ticket: CNY 30, and experience a cultural journey. - **Zhongyan Temple Scenic Area**: Free visit and feel the tranquility of the Buddhist temple in southern Sichuan. 🍽 Must-try Food: Dongpo Elbow, Chicken Tofu, Dongpo Pickles, and other authentic delicacies will awaken your taste buds. 🍖 🏨 Recommended Hotels: Stay in the Meishan Water Street area for easy access to food and night views; or enjoy a different kind of tranquility in Qiliping and Liujiang Ancient Town.

| Hanyun Xingye B&B. Winter is always suitable for a relaxing and warm trip. Today I want to share with you a homestay that is like a paradise - Hanyun Xingye Homestay. It is located in the picturesque Hanyang Town, Qingshen County. It has an excellent geographical location. It is only ten minutes away from Hanyang Ancient Town and ten minutes away from Zhongyan Temple. It is so convenient to travel. The overall environment of the B&B is amazing, it is truly surrounded by mountains and water, the air is so fresh that it seems to have a hint of sweetness, and the grass is green. Every breath is like a natural SPA for the heart and lungs. The air quality is excellent! ! The design of the homestay is even more ingenious, mainly based on logs and modern minimalist design style, perfectly blending the natural simplicity with modern simplicity, creating an overall fascinating modern log style. Speaking of this, I have to mention the breakfast of the B&B, which must be given 120 points. I am not afraid that the boss will be proud. The hand-wrapped wontons taste great, and every bite is full of love. A beautiful day starts with this delicious breakfast. The service is even better. No matter what you need, they will respond to your request. After the whole family came to experience it, they all praised it and said that the service has reached the standard of a five-star hotel~~ Here, you can abandon the hustle and bustle and troubles of the city, enjoy this quiet world to your heart's content, and feel the beauty of the interweaving of nature and humanity~ Homestay: Hanyun Xingye Homestay Address: No. 8-49, Xinlu Village, Hanyang Town, Qingshen

In the morning, I visited the Bamboo Weaving Art Museum and the Bamboo Forest Wetland Park. In my eyes, bamboo weaving is a craft, but the exhibition in Qingshen has elevated my understanding of bamboo weaving to the level of art! In the afternoon, I went to Zhongyan Temple for photos and hiking. There are many bamboos in Qingshen. There is a story about the legend of calling fish, and there are many stone-carved Buddha statues. What satisfied us the most was the energy field of this place, small and beautiful: surprise and unexpected! It reminded me of Erhai Lake and Nanhua Zen Temple, and the pure quality of bamboo is deeply reflected here!

There is a hidden corner with few people around Meishan... 🌲In terms of scenery, there are lush forests and bamboos, dense tree ferns, small bridges and flowing water, ancient trees, and a high concentration of negative oxygen ions. ⛩️In terms of culture, this is where Su Shi was born, studied, and fell in love with his first wife, Wang Fu. The ancient temple ruins, cliff carvings, and Thousand Buddha Corridor were praised by Lu You as the "No. 1 mountain in southern Sichuan." "Ten years of life and death are boundless, I don't think about it, but I can't forget it" is Su Shi's eternal song in memory of Wang Fu. A great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, avoid the smog, and hike and breathe oxygen. 🔍Self-driving navigation: Zhongyan Temple Scenic Area, Qingshen County, Meishan City 🅿️Parking fee: CNY 10 ✅Recommended hiking route ⚠️The entire journey is 5–6 km round trip, divided into two routes: uphill and downhill. When you reach the Fish Calling Pool, turn left to go uphill and go straight to go downhill. The two routes can be interchanged, but the road conditions are different. Compared with the downhill path, the uphill path is more tiring. All the attractions are on the uphill path and are very concentrated. You can choose to go uphill on the downhill path, which is easier, and then visit the attractions on the way down, or follow the traditional route. ✅Introduction to some check-in points: 🔥The white Buddha statue between the two huge rocks is very photogenic. I was attracted by this photo. 🔥The long ancient road and the simple vermilion archway have a strong sense of history. 🔥There are various cliff carvings along the way, and the large and small cliff Buddha statues are worthy of being called the "Little Dunhuang." 🔥The dense tree ferns and rich vegetation make it a great place to breathe oxygen. Key points❗❗There are many attractions in the scenic area, such as Linjiang Lower Temple, Dongpo Fish Calling, Platform Tiger Taming, Buddha Cave Cloud Piercing, Thousand Buddha Corridor, Reclining Buddha Grotto, Stone Carving Forest, Lingyan Stalagmite, Cuiwei Overlook, Qingxi Stream Path, etc. Every attraction is worth seeing. ✅Ticket price list: 🎫Ticket: CNY 27 🅿️Parking: CNY 10 📍The whole journey is less than 6 km. Recommended play time: 2–3 hours. You can go to Hanyang Ancient Town or Qingshen County for a meal.

Allow yourself to learn to waste time Only then can I feel those Deep in the details, the moment of being loved Allow yourself to banish for a day Only then can we understand the green lakes and dogs How to wrap ordinary us with love on the outskirts of the city on the lakeside In the barking of dogs and the chirping of birds We can embrace ourselves 🗺️Meishan·Qingshen 🏠Hanyun Xingye 💡Tips 1️⃣ Nearby are the 🌊Minjiang River Wetland Park, the thousand-year-old Zhongyan Temple, and the ancient town of Hanyang Ancient Town. The transportation is convenient. 🚌The bus stops at the beckoning point, and self-driving is also super convenient 2️⃣The B&B is super chill, very suitable for individuals, 🧑‍🤝‍🧑couples and families with children. There is also a slide in the room🛝. I also slid for a long time. 3️⃣You can copy scriptures, make tea, make fire, cook mutton soup, plant vegetables, 🍖BBQ, and you can also watch the sunset on the bank of the Minjiang River🌅. There is also a children's playground in the public area, you can also go fishing🎣, and you can also swing in the courtyard. swing 4️⃣The manager and the queen are both super nice! There are a lot of green plants🪴The dog Xiao Huang🐶 is also very dear, and you can also go to the ancient town to catch a big market nearby🚗

Hotel: Chanyi Yicun Courtyard 🏨 Address: Xiangyang Village, Hanyang Town, Qingshen County, Meishan City 💰Cost: We stayed in a tent with two bedrooms for over 1,000. There are also courtyard rooms, which are great for family trips. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 It takes about 2.5 hours to drive from Chengdu. We recommend driving. 🚗 It's more convenient. ✨ This is a great place for a family trip. Bring a ⚽️ and play with your kids. The lawn is huge, and the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. Open the door to see the lawn and Hanyang Lake. It's so beautiful, like stepping into Wonderland. There's a private balcony outside the room. We brought our own ingredients and grill for a BBQ. 🥩 Chatting, eating, and drinking with friends at night is so much fun. 🥂 ✨ The hotel provides breakfast in the morning. 🥣 The courtyard is huge. You can take a walk in the morning 🚶‍♀️ and breathe in the fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. ✨ Overall, it was a great experience. The environment and facilities are great. 👍 The service is great too. 👍 Five stars! We'll definitely come back.

Qingshen is famous for its fireflies in summer, but the rice field homestay in autumn is also worth a visit. · 🏡 Homestay: Quye 105 Courtyard 📍 Location: Xiaocun, Qingshen, Meishan 🛏 Independent villa with 5 bedrooms, suitable for 10 adults and 5 children · 🚗 How to get there: 🙋🏻‍♀ Recommended to drive, the road is good, suitable for new drivers, about 90 minutes from downtown Chengdu · 🌳 Natural environment with open views ▪ The white building is easy to find in the countryside. The weather is comfortable in autumn, and there are rice fields at the gate, a pastoral scene. ▪ Wake up in the morning to see the white windmill and the field scenery, very relaxing and healing, a short break from the city. · 🌟 Various entertainment and experiences ▪ Enjoy the rice field scenery, ride or walk in the fields, and take photos on the viewing platform. ▪ Make tea in the yard, relax in autumn, and set off fireworks on the road, very romantic. ▪ Camp in the courtyard, with a fireplace and an independent chess room, and a book bar and projector indoors. · 🌟 What to eat ▪ Barbecue and hot pot, with a barbecue grill and charcoal in the yard, bring your own ingredients or order in the yard. ▪ Recommended homestay meals, with many varieties, such as tom yum kung hot pot and fish maw chicken soup pot, or order takeout. · ⛰ Nearby attractions ▪ Bamboo Art Wetland Park, 15 minutes ▪ Huangshuidang and Deyun Temple, 20 minutes ▪ Zhongyan Temple, 30 minutes ▪ Hanyang Ancient Town, 37 minutes ·

⛱️Must-visit attractions: Panda Pavilion + Zhongyan Temple + Hanyang Ancient Town + Hanyang Lake Memory Village 🌄Travel Guide: 1.5 hours from Chengdu~ 1. Qingshen Panda Pavilion (see giant panda Huarong) ~ Fluorescence Pavilion (see the living environment of fireflies) 2. Zhongyan Temple (10.1-10.5 activities are very rich: Zhongyan celebrates its birthday, ancient rhymes sing for thousands of years🍂Mountain experience tea ceremony, stir-fried tea, calligraphy, throwing pots) 3. Hanyang Ancient Town (There are blacksmith shops, handmade scales, dragon head canes, and old teahouses in the ancient town) Zhongyan Temple/Hanyang Ancient Town/Hanyang Lake Memory Village are all very photogenic 🏨Accommodation Guide: Zen Station·Memory Village Courtyard Hotel, with over 10,000 square meters of public area, located on the lawn by Hanyang Lake, with complete cultural activities, like living in a scenic spot, close to nature's tent room, courtyard suite is very good! 💗Niche tourist destination, not many people, beautiful scenery, slow-paced travel, like to take photos, must go

📍 Location: Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province 🕗 Opening Hours: 09:00-17:30 🎫 Entrance Fee: Free 🚗 Transportation Recommendations: 🚌 You can take a bus or drive yourself. There is a parking lot near the scenic area. 🌿 Main Attractions: 1. China Bamboo Art Museum: It houses over a thousand bamboo weaving masterpieces from Chinese bamboo culture. The museum is divided into three exhibition halls, showcasing bamboo weaving masterpieces from ancient times to the present. 2. International Bamboo Weaving Art Exhibition Hall: It displays bamboo weaving masterpieces from China and abroad, offering a concise history of bamboo weaving art development. 3. Bamboo Forest Wetland Park: China's first bamboo-themed wetland park, integrating functions such as "Ten Thousand Bamboo Exhibition", "Cultural Panorama", and "Leisure Tourism". 4. Panda Pavilion: It showcases the adorable national treasure, the giant panda. 5. China's No. 1 Bamboo Weaving Village: Experience bamboo weaving culture and art. 🍲 Food Recommendations: 🥢 There are several restaurants inside and around the scenic area, offering local specialties such as the All-Bamboo Banquet. 📌 Tips: 👟 Wear comfortable shoes as you will need to walk around. 🌤️ Bring rain gear or sunscreen depending on the weather. 📸 Photography is allowed, but flash photography is prohibited to avoid damage to the exhibits. 📅 Best Travel Time: All year round, with pleasant weather in spring and autumn. We hope you have a wonderful trip to China Bamboo Weaving Craft City!🧳🎍

[RedHeart] Zhongyan Temple consists of the upper, middle and lower temples. It was founded in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and was highlighted in the Tang and Song dynasties. In the early days, it was a famous Buddhist holy place. It is said to be the dojo of the fifth Arhat, Nojuna, one of the Sixteen Arhats. Its Buddhist teachings are so great that it was as famous as Mount Emei in ancient times. "The scenery of the rocks and ravines is no less than that of Mount Eshan." There is a saying that "visit Zhongyan first and then visit Mount Eshan." [RedHeart] 📍Address: Zhongyan Temple Scenic Area, Qingshen County, Meishan 🎫Tickets: 27 yuan (discounts available online, half price for children) 🚉Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Qingshen Zhongyan Temple (1.5 hours from Chengdu South Gate) 🅿️Parking fee: 10 yuan ✅Hiking: ⏳Hiking time: less than 6 kilometers, 3-4 hours for sightseeing and taking photos 🗺️Hiking route: Enter from Zhongyan Temple and you will see the hiking entrance Recommended hiking route for Zhongyan Temple♻️ Fish Calling Pond➡️Meier Slope➡️Niutou Cave➡️Thousand Buddha Corridor➡️Immortal Bed➡️Platform Fuhu➡️Three Peaks of Bamboo Shoots➡️Down the mountain to the clear stream (there are so many crabs here🦀, basically don’t catch them but just pick them up😃 The mountain is not high, but it is quiet and beautiful, with small bridges, flowing water and towering ancient trees. Along the way, there are red sandstone roads, ancient temple ruins, cliff carvings, and the Thousand Buddha Gallery... Li Bai left Sichuan with a sword and wrote "Song of the Moon on Mount Emei" here; Su Dongpo studied here and left a story that will be passed down through the ages. Ten years of life and death are so vague, I can’t forget it even if I don’t think about it. This is Su Shi’s eternal masterpiece in remembrance of Wang Fu... Lu You called it "the first mountain in southern Sichuan." Reason for recommendation ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅There is almost no sun exposure during the whole journey, and the vegetation coverage is very high ✅Small group, go directly to Qingxijian Road to catch crabs, you can catch crabs for several kilometers 🦀Net fish 🐟Net loach ✅The scenic area has a large area of ​​Alsophila, a high vegetation coverage rate, and many small animals such as stick insects, mantises, hedgehogs, etc.

Zhongyan Temple was founded in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was an early famous Buddhist holy site. It is located in Zhongyan Village, Ruifeng Town, Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, on the east bank of the Minjiang River. It is divided into three temples: upper, middle, and lower, collectively known as Zhongyan Temple. Su Dongpo once studied here when he was young. The existing Dongpo Study is a relic of this time. During the Song Dynasty, Fan Chengda and Lu You visited here. Fan Chengda praised it as "the best place in Xichuan Linquan", and Lu You praised it as "the first mountain in Chuanan". Su Dongpo studied in Zhongyan. From the time he was named Rui Wang, Su Dongpo and his daughter Wang Fu called fish to marry, forming the famous scenic spot "Long Qiu Call Fish". The scenic spot is being renovated. Walking along the red sandstone path to the cliff carvings is worth the trip. However, it is still some distance from Dongpo's study. It was too hot, and the passing monks said that the road conditions were not very good, so they returned the same way.

Hotels with green lawns and lake views are perfect for families with kids. 🎶 . Lawns 🌲, lakes 🚤, tents ⛺️, and barbecues 🥩 are the perfect healing scenes. 🌿 So relaxing 〰️ . Zen Posthouse is located in Hanyang Lake Scenic Area and is full of artistic conception. ✨ The Oriental Guesthouse I visited before is also very good. It's the first choice for a short trip near Chengdu. ‼️ . There are tent rooms and quadrangle courtyards. 👉🏻 For families, I recommend the fun tents. ⛺️ If you're traveling with a group, the Zen-style courtyard is a good choice. 〰️ . The hotel also has various activities to participate in. 🫰🏻 Tuanzi experienced rural farming and found it interesting. 👒 He promised to come back and pick the vegetables he planted when they're ripe. 🤗 I experienced copying scriptures. 🖊️ It really calmed me down. 🫰🏻 . The outdoor infinity pool has bubble activities in the afternoon. 🫧 If it's too hot, you can go to the indoor pool. It's so cool. 🏊‍♀️ . The catering is also very distinctive. 🥰 Lakeside buffet breakfast and afternoon tea, barbecue and Chinese food for dinner. You'll be full all day. ‼️ . The hotel is fully equipped, so you can take your kids out for a walk without any trouble. ✌️ . Hotel 🏨 Qing Shen Zen Posthouse • Yi Cun Courtyard Address 📍 No. 888, Group 12, Xiangyang Village, Hanyang Town, Qingshen

⛺Live in the scenery⛳️Zen Post·Yi Village Courtyard Hotel 🌱Recently, there is a breeze in the morning and evening, a cool breeze💚 🌿Girlfriends gathering❤️Parent-child outing❤️Team activities❤️Absolutely perfect

Here, adjacent to Hanyang Lake, not only can you enjoy the scenery where the sky meets the water, but you can also run freely on the large lawn. There are tent houses like those in fairy tales, and cozy and healing quadrangle courtyards. There are not only infinity pools and indoor heated swimming pools, but also a non-powered children's playground. Here, you can get close to nature very well, and every casual photo you take is like a masterpiece.

📍Zhongyan Temple, Ruifeng Town, Qingshen County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province 🎫Tickets: 23 RMB/person, Student Ticket: 13 RMB/person 🟦️Transportation High-speed rail🚄: Chengdu South/East Station → Qingshen Station (around 40 RMB) Bus🚌: Qingshen Line 1A/Qingshen Line 14A/Qingshen Line 14B → Qingshen Line 11 (4 RMB, you can search for 'City Pass' on the mini-program for bus routes, and remember to tell the driver your destination so they will stop) 🟦️Route The entire mountain is a loop, so there's no need to worry about getting lost or retracing your steps! The whole journey takes about three hours, the path is quite flat and suitable for all ages. Most of the route is shaded by trees, so the intensity is not high. The area is not commercialized at all, and you won't find any stalls selling water or snacks along the way. 🟦️There are also few people on weekends. It's safer to hike with friends. 💡Tips - Wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a lot of walking and climbing. - Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself. - Remember to bring enough water and snacks!

The Zen Inn series needs no introduction, but the quality is second to none. The courtyard is my favorite. Each room is a separate tent and courtyard. A place where you can stay for a day without leaving the hotel Extra large lawn, lake, swimming pool, tea room, Baduanjin Children's Paradise, Farm Picking, Playing Football⚽️ Afternoon tea, barbecue and Chinese food are all available~

Why not invite your friends for a two-day and one-night cultural walking tour if you don't want to travel far? Let's be joyful children in the wilderness Chasing, laughing, and sharing along the way You can also avoid the crowds and feel the cultural heritage Why not enjoy it? ⛳ Address: Qing Shen Zhong Yan Temple 🎫 Ticket: 27 for adults, free for children ⛰️: About 5km loop hike, very suitable for the whole family ✅ Recommended reasons: ✔️ Historical culture: Zhong Yan has been a place of spiritual beauty and cultural essence since ancient times. Su Dongpo, when young, studied here, and the existing Dongpo Reading Pavilion is a testament to that. During the Song Dynasty, famous figures like Fan Chengda and Lu You visited, praising it as the 'best spring and forest in Western Sichuan' and as 'the number one mountain in southern Sichuan', later known as 'the place of Su Dongpo's first love'. ✔️ The vegetation is lush and the negative oxygen ion content is very high, suitable for spring and summer. ✔️ The streams are now full, and it's possible to catch crabs and small fish and shrimp ✔️ The overall route is quiet and peaceful, not crowded, with moderate slopes, very suitable for children and the elderly ✅ Recommended itinerary: Day1️⃣ Morning visit to Hanyang Ancient Town, lunch with the world's number one chicken, afternoon hike to Zhong Yan Temple, stay overnight in Meishan or Hanyang Day2️⃣ Morning visit to the Three Su Temple, afternoon at Dongpo Urban Wetland Park, evening meal on Shuijie (Water Street) to enjoy the night view before heading home

⛰️ A lesser-known spot in Meishan, it features dense bamboo groves, towering ancient trees, primitive Alsophila spinulosa, and ruins of ancient temples. It was once the place where Su Dongpo and his first love, Wang Fu, fell in love. 📷 Pictures can't capture the refreshing feeling of being surrounded by dense forests; it's a must to experience it in person! Both the natural scenery and the cultural history are worth the visit. 🏞️ Reasons to recommend: 1️⃣ There are hardly any people on weekends, not noisy at all 2️⃣ The trails along the way are very friendly, mostly paved with stone slabs, suitable for all ages 3️⃣ After entering the scenic area, there is a complete loop, with clear signs for each attraction, no need to backtrack 4️⃣ The vegetation coverage on the mountain is very high, the air is good, and there are bamboo forests, making it a cool retreat in summer, not at all hot 🚶🏻‍♂️ Travel tips: 👉🏻 The entire hiking route is about 6️⃣KM, and it took us about 3️⃣ hours to climb the mountain while taking photos 👉🏻 The main attractions are concentrated on the uphill route on the left: Huan Yu Pool, Niu Tou Cave, Thousand Buddha Corridor, Immortal's Bed, Yu Quan Liu Shang Rock, Fu Hu Stone, Stone Bamboo Three Peaks, Ancient Stream Path, etc. 👉🏻 Stone Bamboo Three Peaks is particularly beautiful: two huge rocks hide a white Buddha statue 👉🏻 There are many rock carvings in the scenic area, scattered on various rock walls, but most are severely damaged, with only one place still intact. Have you found where it is? 👀 👉🏻 Continue past Stone Bamboo Three Peaks and up a bit, and to the right is the downhill path. Follow the stream path through the woods all the way down to reach Huan Yu Pool 📍 Address: Zhongyan Scenic Area, Qingshen County, Meishan City 🚘 Transportation: Departing from Tianfu New District, it takes about 1.5h by car via Tianfu Avenue 🔖 Ticket: 27/person

🔸It takes 1.5-2h to drive from Chengdu to Hanyang Ancient Town in Meishan City 🔸Qingshen County is named for its worship of the ancient Shu King Cancong, who 'taught the people about farming and sericulture in blue clothes, and all the people revered him as a deity.' The county has a history of over 1400 years. 🔸Hanyang Ancient Town has been named since the Han Dynasty and has a long history. Nowadays, the town is mostly inhabited by elderly people, and its former prosperity has faded away. 🔸The town has a low level of commercialization, with few remaining courtyards and stilted buildings, and many old houses have become dilapidated and dangerous within the courtyards. It has the style of a Sichuan county town from the early days of the reform and opening up in the last century. 🔸The ancient town is small and can be toured in half an hour. 🔸Recommended dish: 'Hanyang Bangbang Chicken'. 🔸Prepare to get up early the next day for a hike in the Zhongyan Temple scenic area. The chosen accommodation is 'Hanyun Xingye Homestay,' located on the road between the ancient town and Zhongyan Temple, with a fresh and tidy environment, and breakfast is provided.

There is a place called Qingshen! Qingshen was an unexpected surprise of this trip. Because of the altitude sickness in western Sichuan, the trip to western Sichuan was abruptly ended and we turned to Meishan. During the trip to Meishan, we unexpectedly walked into Qingshen County. The "wild" Zhongyan Temple, the ancient town of Hanyang which has the "best chicken in the world", and the boss in the ancient town who is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, all made the trip a highlight. 📍Detailed address: Hanyang Ancient Town, Qingshen County, Meishan, Sichuan 🚉Transportation strategy: self-driving🚗 ⏳Visiting time: one day 🗓Itinerary: Meishan - Zhongyan Temple in Qingshen County - Hanyang Ancient Town - Qingshen County ❤Recommendation reason: Few people and beautiful scenery, Zhongyan Temple is full of spiritual beauty, suitable for mountain climbing, eat the best chicken in the world in Hanyang Ancient Town, and drink a cup of covered bowl tea. Walking around the county town is much more interesting than walking around 🍑! When I first arrived in Qingshen, I saw the beautiful mountains and rivers. This is the place of Su Dongpo's "first love". Zhongyan Temple is not like other temples. The back mountain is huge and you can see thousands of Buddha caves here, which is really shocking. The mountain is neither too high nor too low, suitable for everyone to climb slowly. The vegetation here is lush and there are many lovely ferns. After saying goodbye to Zhongyan Temple, the next stop, Hanyang Ancient Town, really gave me a huge surprise. Because here I met an interesting teahouse owner who taught me many musical instruments, from how to hold them to how to pronounce them. He said that this is the inheritance of culture, and in this small place, he is using his own power to pass on the culture. Qingshen is a great place, it deserves to be discovered by more people! language:

Escape to a quiet place! This is the oriental artistic conception unique to the Chinese! In our country, there is a kind of art that carries thousands of years of cultural heritage and is known as the "soul of oriental art" - it is bamboo art! In the eyes of ancient scholars, bamboo represents the qualities of nobility, tenacity and humility. They make friends with bamboo, live with bamboo, draw inspiration from bamboo, and create breathtaking bamboo art works. Today, let us embark on this bamboo art journey together to explore the lost beauty and experience the oriental aesthetic conception that is unique to the Chinese people! 【Bamboo Art Exhibition Hall】 Walking into the Bamboo Art Exhibition Hall, you feel like you are in a quiet bamboo forest.

Hanyang Ancient Town, a very niche ancient town in Sichuan, leisurely and relaxed, strolling among them, time seems to have returned to childhood Hanyang Ancient Town

📍Meishan. Hanyang Lake Memory Village When you come to Meishan, you must stay in the panoramic tent room of Memory Village, and you must experience the riverside swimming pool of Hanyang Lake Scenic Area. The hotel and swimming pool are built along the Minjiang River, in the Hanyang Lake Scenic Area, and the swimming pool is so close that you can get into the Minjiang River with a turn, looking at the broad riverbed and the flowing Minjiang water, it is particularly soothing. . 🏨【River View Tent Room】 The glass tent room with a large lawn at the door, a glance up is the Minjiang River, the living environment is full score💯. You can bring dogs, and dogs can run happily on the large lawn. You can go down the Minjiang River with your own paddle board, you need to connect with the hotel in advance, the river is too wide and there is a certain risk, it is not recommended for non-professional players. There are also suite courtyard rooms to choose from, suitable for a family to come out for a relaxing vacation. 🎐【Hanfu Experience】 You can borrow a set of Hanfu for free when you stay in the hotel, and return it when you check out. The rental price is also super cheap. The room also provides two sets of Zen clothes, which are very artistic. 🎫【Swimming Pool】 99 yuan for two people, no free ticket policy for children. There are outdoor and indoor swimming pools, children have exclusive swimming pools, water slides are temporarily available, it is a pity that they are not open, the swimming pools are all at room temperature and only suitable for summer, hot springs will be opened next to them in winter, the number of pools is small and not large, you can soak in the hotel. 🎠【Non-powered Amusement Park】 The scenic area has pirate ship climbing slides, sand pools, trampolines and other non-powered outdoor children's projects 🏕️【Camping】 Hotel guests can set up a sky tent for free camping, no fire🔥, non-hotel guests need to pay for themselves, we met someone who rented a venue to propose when we went, it was very romantic~ 🍚【Dining】 You can drive to the town to eat Hanyang chicken, this dish is a thumbs up, the cold mix tastes very good~ 🗺️【Surrounding Play】 🔹China Bamboo Art City: Appreciate traditional handicraft weaving 🔹Panda Pavilion: Two pandas🐼 you enjoy alone 🔹Fish Calling Park: Catch fish and shrimp, net tadpoles 🔹Bamboo House Bookstore: Internet celebrity bookstore . This is Sheep Mom, a 90s mom who walks her child in a fancy way The goal is to play all over Chengdu and the surrounding 100 treasures Working hard to find every week🧐

Qing Shen Zen Post•Yi Village The entire homestay area is by the river, surrounded by greenery, bamboo forests, bamboo pole fences as separators, unnamed but beautiful green plants. There are flowers, lawns, trails, close to nature, the courtyard hidden in the bamboo forest. Full of Zen, the courtyards are all in the style of Japanese dry landscape, which is exactly what I like! Just like its name, it is full of Zen, as if returning to the village of childhood, the large courtyard of grandmother's house. Room It is composed of two parts. One part is all courtyards, and the other part is tent rooms. The courtyards are all independent, the doors of the courtyards are really well designed in the style of Chinese villages, and even couplets are posted! As soon as you enter the door, it feels like going back to grandmother's house for the New Year, very warm and happy. Each courtyard has four rooms, the design of the rooms are all Japanese style, each courtyard has a large living room, there is a sunken sofa area, a fireplace around the stove, a card table, a BAR, a courtyard, especially suitable for four families to spend the weekend together, very private. Meals You can have a meeting at the two-person seat by the window in the waterfront restaurant, or a large family can sit at a large round table. Reserve meals and the number of people in advance, and the hotel will match the dishes. Special requests can be made, for example, we brought some boletus edulis, stir-fried boletus edulis on site, also brought a copper pot, cooked copper pot rice, paired with light cherry wine, everything is just right. Facilities There is also an infinity pool for swimming and playing in the water, a heart-shaped soup pool for hot springs, a net red transparent swing for playing, and there are simply too many projects. My favorite is this super large lawn, rolling up and down, endless at a glance, you can run freely or lie on the picnic mat and stare at the white clouds in a daze, very comfortable.