Guan Yin Temple, Jinchuan, Sichuan: The highest altitude temple in Aba, known as the Potala Palace of Western Sichuan!
There are many places in China named "Guan Yin Temple". Just like the dialogue between Buddha and his disciple Subhuti in the Diamond Sutra: "There are countless Ganges rivers in the three thousand worlds, let alone the sand in the Ganges River." Not to mention the whole country, there are many temples named "Guan Yin Temple" in Sichuan Province. The Guan Yin Temple we are going to visit today is a high-altitude temple located in Guan Yin Bridge, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Western Sichuan. The temple was built in 1806 AD and was named Guan Yin Temple because it enshrines the four-armed Guan Yin. The altitude of 3685 meters has created a different Tibetan temple, which is known as the Potala Palace of Western Sichuan because of its fame, incense, and many monks. To sum up the strategy, give yourself a psychological baptism trip!
1. Ticket information: This temple is a quiet place for worshiping Buddha, and it is not a commercial tourist attraction, so no tickets are charged.
2. Opening hours: You can visit at any time except morning and evening classes every day, and some major Buddhist festivals are temporarily closed to the public.
3. Traffic information: The location of Jinchuan Guan Yin Temple is not easy to find. It is more convenient to drive by yourself through electronic navigation. If you have to drive by yourself, you can take a farmer's bus in Jinchuan County to Guan Yin Bridge Town, and then overcome the high anti-pedestrian for 1-2 hours to arrive.
4. Food and accommodation: There are no places to stay and eat near the temple. You can only choose to solve the food and accommodation problems in the center of Guan Yin Bridge Town at the foot of the mountain. The average cost is about 200 yuan.
5. Precautions: Be sure to pay attention to the harm of ultraviolet rays and the discomfort caused by plateau reaction. In addition, do not take photos or play directly against the Buddha statue. Be sure to respect the customs and habits of the temple to avoid unnecessary disputes and troubles.