[2024 Dujiangyan Attraction] Travel Guide for Lingyan Temple (Updated Oct)
Temples
Address:
5 km north of Dujiangyan District, Chengdu City
Opening times:
Opening hours TBDTemporarily Closed
Recommended sightseeing time:
2 hours
In the next month, this ancient temple in Chengdu will be at its most beautiful.
In November, Chengdu will enter late autumn. In the depths of Lingyan Mountain in Dujiangyan, which is only an hour's drive from the city, the ancient temple will be breathtakingly beautiful! The redwoods, ginkgo trees, and morning mist complement each other, and you will be deeply amazed by the autumn scenery of this ancient temple in the mountains.
📍Location: Lingyan Temple, Dujiangyan, Chengdu.
🚗Transportation: It takes about 1 hour to drive from downtown Chengdu, and you can park directly in the parking lot of Lingyan Temple.
The forest on Lingyan Mountain is lush in summer, and it is green and dripping. However, when it comes to late autumn, it changes completely, with colorful colors, as if nature has overturned the paint bucket. Especially from the aerial view, it is simply beautiful to the extreme! I went to Lingyan Temple last week. At present, the water fir has begun to turn yellow, and most of the ginkgo trees are still yellow and green. According to this trend, it is expected that in the next November, it will be the most beautiful moment here, which is really exciting! It is best to go to Lingyan Temple in the early morning. If you encounter fog, you will understand what a fairyland is.
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If you haven't been to a fairyland, come to Lingyan Temple.
In the mountains, there is an ancient temple where you can hear the sound of Buddhist chants. Near Chengdu, there is a 1,500-year-old ancient temple in the mountains—Lingyan Temple. In about a week, it will be the most romantic autumn scene, stunning the whole of Chengdu.
Lingyan Temple in autumn is a masterpiece. The redwoods are like fire, the colorful forests are colorful, the ginkgo is golden, the moss is green, the yellow leaves are flying, and the ancient temple is solemn. The quiet ancient temple is surrounded by colorful autumn scenery, like a palette of nature, beautiful and breathtaking. When the weather is clear, you can stand on the mountainside and overlook the panoramic view of Dujiangyan. The magnificent picture is refreshing.
Lingyan Temple is located in Dujiangyan, only about 1 hour by car from Chengdu, and you can drive directly to the Lingyan Temple parking lot.
There are many places worth visiting. Lingyan Temple includes Dongyue Temple Xiyu Fang, Cangjing Cave, Lingyan Temple, Qianfo Pagoda, and other attractions. The ginkgo tree at the archway is extremely spectacular, tall and straight, full of golden yellow, like a golden umbrella, propping up a fairy tale of autumn. There is an old street under the temple, full of traces of time. There are many places to drink tea on the old street. Find a quiet corner to sit down, make a cup of hot tea, quietly enjoy the surrounding scenery, and let yourself be completely empty in this quiet atmosphere. You can also take aerial photos here, overlooking from the perspective of God, the autumn scenery is even more amazing. The colorful woods, the simple and solemn temple, and the winding mountain road form a beautiful picture. It is recommended to go on a sunny day because the sun is the best filter. On a sunny day, the blue sky and white clouds set off the gorgeous autumn scenery, which is beautiful. When I went, it was cloudy, and the scenery was much worse, so everyone must choose good weather to truly appreciate the charm of Lingyan Temple in autumn.
Autumn is here. Let's walk into Lingyan Temple together, feel the perfect encounter between this thousand-year-old temple and autumn, and start an unforgettable autumn tour.
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Lingyan Temple, Dujiangyan.
Lingyan Temple is located 5 km north of Dujiangyan City, under the Qixing Rock of Lingyan Mountain. It was first built during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty and rebuilt by the eminent monk Huichong during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. Most of the existing halls were built after the Song Dynasty. It is a famous Zen temple in China and a place where Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism coexist. The main building in the temple is the Qianfo Hall, which was once home to the "Lingyan Sacred Lantern," one of the "Ten Views of Guan County."
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This ancient temple is going to be stunning for the next month~
🍂🍁The Lingyan Temple in Chengdu is a hidden gem in late autumn! 🏞️
🍂As November quietly approaches, Chengdu is about to welcome the charm of late autumn. On the outskirts of the city, just an hour's drive from the city center, a thousand-year-old temple in the depths of Lingyan Mountain in Dujiangyan is quietly blooming with stunning beauty, so beautiful that it is intoxicating, as if it is going to be a god! ✨
🍁The redwoods are like fire, the ginkgo is like gold, and the morning mist is lingering... This ancient temple hidden in the mountains, under the caress of the autumn wind, shows a stunning autumn scene. Every frame is like a carefully drawn picture, which makes people linger. 🖼️
📍Location: Lingyan Temple, Dujiangyan, Chengdu, a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle.
🚗Traffic guide: Self-driving from Chengdu city center, it only takes 1 hour to arrive. The parking lot is next to the ancient temple, which is convenient and fast.
🌳In the summer, Lingyan Mountain is full of greenery and vitality. But when it comes to late autumn, it puts on a colorful coat, as if the palette of nature is overturned, with purple and red, and it is beautiful. Overlooking from the perspective of aerial photography, it is even more amazing! 🚁
🍂Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Lingyan Temple and found that the water fir has begun to turn yellow, and the ginkgo still maintains a yellow-green color. According to this trend, the next November, it will usher in its most beautiful moment. A visual feast is waiting for us to witness! 🎉
🌄If you want to experience the beautiful autumn scenery of Lingyan Temple, it is best to go in the morning. When the morning mist rises, the entire ancient temple seems to be surrounded by fairy spirits. At that moment, you will truly understand what is a fairyland. 🌄
📸Bring your camera and record this rare beauty and tranquility! Let the late autumn of Lingyan Temple become your eternal memory. 📷
Reed Harper 62
Chengdu 1h | The secluded millennium-old temple that 99% of people don't know about
Located right beside Qingcheng Mountain, the millennium-old temple!!
You haven't truly experienced tranquility in the serene mountain forests until you've visited Lingyan Mountain in Dujiangyan
Just finished trekking Qingcheng Mountain and came here the next day. Initially thought it was just a cool place to relax at an altitude of 1500M, which should be quite cool
Unexpectedly, this sun-facing mountain is a world of its own, resembling a small paradise hidden within Dujiangyan city area. This ancient temple is perfect for an early morning hike. A natural oxygen bar!
🚘About transportation
🚘Approximately 1h drive from Chengdu, you can drive directly to Lingyan Temple's parking lot 🅿️ (there are several parking lots, if you don't want to walk you can drive to the topmost parking lot)
🚄If you don't have a car🚗, you can take a high-speed train to Dujiangyan and then take a taxi or bus to Erwang Temple parking lot🅿️, and hike up the mountain (there is also a 🚌 bus that goes up the mountain) The whole journey is about 5 kilometers!
✅The mountain road is densely forested and very beautiful, the road condition is good, but a bit narrow, be sure to pay attention to safety❗️
✅Only the main hall of the temple on the mountain is open for visitors to offer incense, other halls are under repair due to earthquake damage.
✅There are many towering ancient trees within the temple, the scenery is pleasant all year round, with ginkgo and fir trees being the most beautiful in autumn, around late October to November.
✅You can drink tea inside, and there are some exhibitions, the environment is very comfortable.
✅Below the temple, there is an old street with many places to drink tea, and you can also 👀 overlook the Dujiangyan city area.
📍Address: Lingyan Temple, Dujiangyan
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
🅿️Parking: 10/car
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Regret comes too late! Chengdu's seriously underrated hidden gem of an ancient town
Don't just know about Wenmiao Street when you go to Dujiangyan!
This less-known ancient street is even more worth exploring!
🔍: Lingyan Temple
🚗: About 3 kilometers from Dujiangyan city center, you can either walk or drive directly to the mountaintop. There are many teahouses on the mountaintop, where you can enjoy tea while overlooking the cityscape.
Route🚶: Lingyan Ancient Street👉Lingyan Academy👉Lingyan Temple
Walking down this path is not tiring at all, with plenty of scenery! Ancient street, academy, temple, each has its own view, and the mountain is very cool, perfect for escaping the summer heat~
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This lesser-known temple in Chengdu has an atmosphere that surpasses even Japan
During the Labor Day holiday, I went against the travel tide to Xian Du in Dujiangyan, which is the fifth cave heaven of a certain Taoist temple. There were far fewer tourists than in the Dujiangyan scenic area. The tranquil environment, complete with forest, spiritual stones🪨, and barriers, is exactly like something out of Inuyasha. This spot is usually only known to locals, while tourists flock to the main scenic areas. The environment and air quality are on par with Qingcheng Mountain. It's a hidden gem among the lesser-known attractions, featuring a giant white jade Guanyin, a thousand-armed Guanyin, and cliff carvings. This place is Dujiangyan's Lingyan Temple.
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Millennium Ancient Temple | Lingyan Temple
Lingyan Temple Travel Guide:
Address: Wande Town, Changqing District
Parking: It is best to drive by yourself, there is a parking lot in the scenic area, and the parking fee is 10 yuan without time limit
Ticket: 40RMB
Scenic Spot Introduction: Lingyan Temple has a rich Buddhist heritage, and is known as one of the 'Four Great Famous Temples' in the world, along with Nanjing's Qixia Temple, Zhejiang's Tiantai Guoqing Temple, and Hubei's Dangyang Yuquan Temple. Xuanzang once stayed in the temple to translate scriptures, and since Emperor Gaozong of Tang, emperors of successive dynasties have often visited the temple to worship when they went to Mount Tai for the Fengshan sacrifices.
Lingyan Temple has attractions such as the Heavenly King Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Thousand Buddha Hall, the Bishu Pagoda, the Tomb Pagoda Forest, and the Huichong Pagoda.
Tips: 1. The Lingyan Temple scenic area is not very large, it takes less than 2 hours to visit, and those who want to climb can go to climb Lingyan Mountain. The mountain is not very high, and you can go up the mountain along the stone steps, but you need to judge your own strength, as there are no slides or cableways to assist on the mountain.
2. There are many incense sellers in Lingyan Temple, you can buy some, or you can get them for free in front of the temple, with each person being able to get three sticks for free.
3. About food: There is vegetarian noodles in Lingyan Temple, 1 yuan per bowl, but you need to book in advance, at the Tan Garden Restaurant. You can also buy food within the scenic area, which will be more expensive than outside, and there are also many farmhouses at the foot of the mountain.
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Why didn't anyone tell me that Lingyan Temple is such a great place for photography! It's in Chengdu
Why didn't anyone tell me that Lingyan Temple is such a great place for photography! It's in Chengdu
Finally, in the early December winter, I caught the tail of this year's ginkgo, and exclaimed countless times that this should be the most beautiful season in the south of the year
Lingyan Temple
Depart from Chengdu 1h3
:20/person (can be offset in the temple's academy
The car can be parked at the foot of the mountain, you can walk up the mountain, or you can drive directly (but the road is relatively narrow, the last 2 kilometers of wrong car is a bit difficult for beginners) It is recommended to stop at the middle of the mountain, because there are too many cars at the entrance of the temple, it is more difficult to get the wrong car, basically blocked
If you want to hike up the mountain, be sure to choose a backpack that is lighter in weight. The one we brought this time is the VENQUE baguette backpack, which has a large capacity and can basically hold two people's things (directly handed over to the husband to carry, freeing his hands
Both men and women can use it, a more neutral style
After leaving the temple, I also went to 'Yunzuo Space' for a drink
Although their minimum consumption is 68/person, but this scenery is really worth it!! Other tea rooms are cheaper, but the decoration style really can't catch up with this one. It depends on how everyone chooses
In short, Lingyan Temple is really a very suitable place for leisure hiking, and it is also a treasure place for photography enthusiasts to go to. It is very easy to drive back and forth on the same day! Fast
It is recommended to avoid weekends because there are so many people on Monday