[2025 Xi'an Attraction] Travel Guide for Yunju Temple (Updated Oct)

Xi'an📍Open only twice a month, many people haven't seen it|||I've been to Xiwu Tai three times, and only then did I understand it completely. From the first to the fifth platform, it stretches about 500 meters from east to west and is less than 100 meters wide from north to south, divided into three sections. ✅East Section (Front Platform): (Open daily) Platform 1: Lingying Platform, Platform 2: Wenshu Platform ✅Middle Section: Platform 3: Dizang Platform (Open on the 1st and 15th) ✅West Section (Back Platform): Platform 5: Thousand-Hand Guanyin Platform (Open on the 1st and 15th) Each platform is higher than the previous one, towering into the clouds. Xiwu Tai is almost integrated with the residential area, now divided into three sections by the houses: the third and fifth platforms are independent. Xiwu Tai Yunjusi is a monastery, not a tourist attraction ✔️For blessings or visits ❌No photos of monk activities and living areas 📍Address: 162 Sajinqiao 🈺Tickets: Free, no reservation required Opening hours: Front yard: 8:00-11:00 AM; 2:30-5:00 PM Back yard: 1st and 15th mornings, closes early in the afternoon

Towering and majestic steps, layers of palaces, golden glazed roofs... Some angles are quite reminiscent of the Forbidden City! However, at least 90% of the locals in Xi'an have never been to this temple. The location is not remote at all - it's in the bustling old city, bustling all year round at Sajin Bridge! There are so many people on Sajin Bridge that every restaurant has to queue up to eat, but in this Yunju Temple just a few steps away, you can find a rare tranquility, as if you have passed through the boundary of reality. This low-key and even somewhat mysterious temple, for many years before, was only open two days a month. I recently found out that the temple has quietly changed to be open every day! Although the backyard part still opens on the first and fifteenth of each month, the front yard is already very beautiful, whether it's shooting architecture or portraits, it's very photogenic📷 👉West Five Terraces Yunju Temple It is said that it was built by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty to honor his mother and facilitate her worship of Buddha. The temple faces west and east, built on the ruins of the southern wall of the Taiji Palace in the original Tang Chang'an City. Because there are five high terraces, one higher than the other, it is called the West Five Terraces (there are three high terraces, two in the front yard and one in the back yard) 🎫Tickets Free🆓, no reservation required ⏱Opening hours The front yard is open from 8:00 to 11:00 in the morning and from 14:30 to 17:00 in the afternoon. The backyard is open on the morning of the first and fifteenth of each lunar month

Previously, it was only open to the public on the first and fifteenth of every month, but now the side door is always open! The ancient temple, which echoes with the South Wutai, is also known as the West Wutai! There are different sceneries before and after the main hall, wrapped by the hustle and bustle of Sajin Bridge! Only when you walk through the small alley and come in, you will find that this place is really a different world from the outside! Quiet, sunshine, chanting, ginkgo, golden light, ancient architecture, each place is a unique existence! 🅿️ Sajin Bridge Public Parking Lot 🎫 Free ⌚️08:00-17:00 🚇Walk straight from Sajin Bridge B exit, turn left at the intersection 80 meters away, turn right into the small alley (an inconspicuous alley, don't miss it), don't give up when you see the main door is not open, there is a side door on the right! You can go to Wenshu from the south side of the main hall, the buildings before and after the hall are completely two styles, one is wrapped by gentle golden ginkgo, the other is a multi-layered Dizang platform for a distant view! The viewing platform is here, sighing at how deeply they are hidden in the bustling area! Visitors should not disturb the masters, visit quietly and do not disturb!

Today was an unforgettable trip moment. I visited Yunju Temple, renowned for its ancient Buddhist stone sutras and stunning architecture, and Huajue Lane Great Mosque along with the vibrant Muslim quarters. The cultural richness and historical significance of these sites left me in awe. The highlight of the day, however, was the incredible food. Beef soup buns stole the show with their savory flavors and tender texture, making this culinary experience truly memorable. The combination of history, culture, and delicious local cuisine made this day truly special.#muslimquarter #Yunjutemple #Xi’an

This place has always been a place for nuns to practice. Different from other Buddhist temples that face south, this one faces west and east, with stairs going up from the mountain gate, one step higher than the other. This is where Emperor Taizong of Tang built five Buddhist temples to show his filial piety to his mother, modeled after the Southern Wutai Mountain, for his mother to pay homage. Because there are five high platforms in total, and they echo the Southern Wutai in Zhongnan Mountain, it is called the Western Wutai. Because auspicious clouds are often seen surrounding the temple for a long time, like the appearance of Bodhisattva, the temple is also called Yunju Temple. 💟Look here: 🌵The first platform is called the Temple of Subduing the Dragon Guanyin, and there is the Temple of Weituo in front of the platform. 🌵The second platform is called the Hall of the Five Great Bodhisattvas. 🌵The third platform is the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall. 🌵The fourth platform is the Maitreya Hall, and in front of the hall is the Old Mother Hall. 🌵The fifth platform is the Hall of Twelve-Armed Guanyin. Doesn’t the layout look very unique? 💟Keep reading, there's more: In the long river of time, Yunju Temple has been repeatedly attacked by wars, destroyed in the smoke of gunpowder, and reborn in the midst of reconstruction. However, it has managed to carve out a path through the vicissitudes of life, with both bitterness and sweetness, standing before you and me thousands of years later. The remaining halls of Yunju Temple retain the "hard-roofed" architectural style of the Song Dynasty, especially the reclining Buddha statue in the Reclining Buddha Hall, which is a rare Ming Dynasty statue. 📌TIPS: 📍Location: Just search for Xiwutai Yunju Temple on the navigation. 💰Tickets: Free ⏰️Visit duration: 1-2 hours ❇️Nearby: 🌈Guangren Temple (the only Green Tara temple in the country): It can be reached by riding northwest for 7 minutes. 🌈Yunju Temple is located south of the Sajin Bridge intersection, so it is very close to Sajin Bridge and Huimin Street and can be reached on foot. You can taste the very distinctive Shaanxi Muslim food: Zhengao, persimmon cake, roujiamo, shuipen mutton, cold skin, mung bean cake, mutton soup steamed bun, etc. I recommend eating at Sajinqiao, which is cheaper than Huimin Street and tastes better.

Xi'an Xiwutai Yunjusi Temple is a thousand-year-old temple hidden in the bustling city. It attracts tourists with its unique architectural style and profound historical background. Here is a travel guide to Xiwutai Yunjusi Temple: 📍Location • Address: Located at the south of Sajinqiao Crossroad, Lianhu District, Xi'an, near the Ancient Capital Grand Theater, and a short walk from the Muslim Quarter. 🕗Opening Hours • Hours: The temple is free of charge and open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The backyard is only open on the first and fifteenth day of each month. 🏞️Attraction Features • Historical Background: Xiwutai Yunjusi Temple was built in the Song Dynasty. Due to the collapse of the palace walls, five high platforms of different heights were naturally formed. The temple was built on these high platforms, forming the "Xiwutai". • Architectural Layout: The temple faces east, with the mountain gate leading up to the platforms, each higher than the last. Entering through the mountain gate, you will pass the Hall of Heavenly Kings. The first platform is the Hall of Avalokitesvara, with the Hall of Weituo in front of it. In front of the hall stands a stone stele inscribed with "Ruins of the South Wall of the Palace City of Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty". • Five Great Bodhisattva Halls: The second platform is called the Five Great Bodhisattva Halls, mainly dedicated to Maitreya Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. 📸Photo Spots • Ginkgo Scenery: The ginkgo trees in Yunjusi Temple become a beautiful scenery, with yellow leaves contrasting with the red walls and green tiles of the temple, creating a captivating picture. 💡Travel Tips • Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Sajinqiao Station, and walk for a few minutes to reach the temple. • Nearby Attractions: Nearby attractions include Guangren Temple, Lianhu Park, Great Mosque, City God Temple, Gao Family Mansion, and Xicang Flower and Bird Market, which can be visited together. • Cultural Experience: Learn about the history and culture of Yunjusi Temple, and experience Buddhist culture and the tranquil temple life. Xiwutai Yunjusi Temple is not only a religious site but also a great place to experience the history, culture, and natural beauty of Xi'an. We hope this guide will help you better plan your trip and enjoy a rich cultural experience. 🌟

|A tranquil ancient temple in the bustling city. In the bustling city of Xi'an, there is a little-known ancient temple with a history of over a thousand years - Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple. It is hidden in the alleys of Sha Jin Qiao, like a wise man who is independent of the world, guarding a place of tranquility in the noisy world. This nunnery, built in the Ming Dynasty, is named after its correspondence with Nan Wutai. It has witnessed the changes of time and carries a profound historical and cultural heritage. The ancient temple is only open on the first and fifteenth day of each month. When the front and back halls are opened, believers come to worship the Buddha. The rising smoke, accompanied by the chanting of scriptures, seems to dispel the boredom and restlessness in people's hearts. Walking into the temple, a sense of tranquility comes over you. Here, you can temporarily forget the disturbances of the outside world, stroll in the courtyard, watch the sunlight shine through the mottled leaves on the ground, or stand quietly in front of the Buddha hall and feel the peace in your heart. The architecture in the temple is simple and elegant, and although it has experienced wind and rain, it still exudes a unique charm. The surrounding Sha Jin Qiao is full of delicious food. Ma Er Dumplings, Ma Jianshan Crispy Meat, and other delicacies are mouth-watering. After visiting the ancient temple, it is a great pleasure to taste these authentic delicacies. In addition, a treasure city walk route has been planned here: Sha Jin Qiao - Da Mai Shi Street - Yu Xiang Gate - Guangren Temple. Walking along this route, you can not only appreciate the charm of the ancient city but also enjoy the fun of taking photos and shopping. Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple is not only a religious place with a long history but also a spiritual habitat in the hustle and bustle of the city. With its unique charm, it attracts people to explore and gain a rare peace and insight in a quiet place. Whether you are seeking inner peace or experiencing the beauty of Xi'an's niche attractions, this place is worth a visit.

Explore the Tranquil Yunju Temple at Xi Wutai Address: Lianhu District, Xi'an, Shaanxi In a corner of the bustling city lies a place of tranquility—Yunju Temple at Xi Wutai. This historic temple in Xi'an's Lianhu District is not only a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists but also a great place for visitors to find inner peace. Transportation: Yunju Temple is easy to reach. You can take the subway to Sajinqiao Station and walk for about 10 minutes, or take a bus to a nearby stop. If you're driving, there is plenty of parking nearby. Opening Hours: The temple is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, giving you plenty of time to escape the hustle and bustle and find a moment of peace. Environment: Stepping into Yunju Temple is like entering another world. The temple is surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, and the ancient buildings are scattered throughout the grounds. Each hall exudes a rich sense of history. The temple is built on a mountain and has five platforms (the "Five Terraces"), each with different styles of Buddhist halls and sculptures that showcase unique religious art. Average Cost: Free It's worth mentioning that visiting Yunju Temple is completely free, giving more people the opportunity to get up close to this precious cultural heritage. Experience: As I strolled through Yunju Temple, the sound of bells echoed in my ears, and I was surrounded by beautiful murals and solemn Buddha statues. I couldn't help but slow down and reflect on the meaning of life. Here, I felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and peace, as if all my worries had been left behind. Yunju Temple is not just a temple but a bridge connecting the past and the present. It carries thousands of years of history and provides a haven for modern people to escape the noise of reality. This trip not only allowed me to appreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese architecture but also helped me find my own peace in this fast-paced society. If you're also looking for a special experience, why not come and see for yourself?

Visit Yunju Temple at Xi Wutai 1. Address and transportation The temple is located on the south side of the west section of Lianhu Road, Yuxiangmen, Xi'an, east of Sajinqiao and west of the Ming Dynasty city wall, with a length of about 1 li (0.5 km) from east to west. The original site was. It is easily accessible by bus and subway. 2. Features Yunju Temple, also known as Xi Wutai, was originally named Anqing Temple and is a nunnery. Therefore, it is a relatively rare temple with both monks and nuns. 3. Main highlights 1. Yunju Temple was a relatively large temple in the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. 2. The temple halls retain the "hard mountain" architectural style of the Song Dynasty, especially the reclining Buddha statue in the Reclining Buddha Hall, which is a rare Ming Dynasty statue. 3. Why is it called Xi Wutai? Because Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin's mother was a devout Buddhist, she often went to Nan Wutai in Zhongnan Mountain to worship Buddha, which was very tiring. To show filial piety to his mother, Li Shimin built five Buddha halls along the undulating terrain on the south wall of the Taiji Palace City, west of Guangyunmen in Xi'an Palace City, imitating Nan Wutai, for his mother to worship, echoing Nan Wutai. Therefore, this place is called Xi Wutai. 4. Why is it also called Yunju Temple? Because auspicious clouds often gather over the temple, like the manifestation of Bodhisattva, it is also called Yunju Temple. 5. The architectural style of Xi Wutai is different from that of ordinary Buddhist temples. It faces east, with the mountain gate at the bottom, and each platform is higher than the previous one. The first platform is the Guanyin Hall, with the Weituo Hall in front of it. The second platform is the Five Great Bodhisattvas Hall. The third platform is the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Hall. The fourth platform is the Maitreya Hall, with the Old Mother Hall in front of it. The fifth platform is the Twelve-armed Guanyin Hall. In addition, the Mahavira Hall, Guanyin Hall, and Reclining Buddha Hall were built in front of the second, third, and fifth platforms, respectively, by Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan, in the Ming Dynasty. The reclining Buddha statue and the ten Arhat statues in the Reclining Buddha Hall are vivid and lifelike, and are rare Ming Dynasty statues, well worth visiting and learning about.

Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple is located at the south of the intersection of Sajinqiao, Lianhu District, Xi'an, near the Ancient Capital Grand Theater. It is a short walk from Huimin Street. Here is a travel guide: 1. Transportation Guide • Subway: Take the subway to Sajinqiao Station, exit from Exit B, cross the road, walk 100 meters, and enter the alley to reach the temple. • Self-driving: Drive along G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway to Liulihe Exit, and reach Yunjusi Temple via Hancunhe and Changguo; or drive along G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway to Yunjusi Road Exit, and drive 4 km west to reach Yunjusi Temple. 2. Opening Hours • Yunjusi Temple is open from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 14:30 to 17:00. 3. Ticket Information • Yunjusi Temple is currently free to visit. 4. Scenic Spot Features • Architectural Features: The architectural style of Yunjusi Temple is different from that of ordinary Buddhist temples. It is built in the "hard hill" architectural style of the Song Dynasty. It faces east and is built on a series of terraces. • Reclining Buddha Hall: The reclining Buddha statue and the ten Arhat statues standing on both sides of the Reclining Buddha Hall are vivid and lifelike, and are rare treasures of Ming Dynasty statues. 5. Tour Order • Enter from the mountain gate, pass the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and the first terrace is the Guanyin Hall. The Weituo Hall is built in front of the terrace, and a stone tablet of "Ruins of the South Wall of the Palace City of Chang'an City in Tang Dynasty" is erected in front of the hall. A magnificent Mahavira Hall is built between the first and second terraces. The second terrace is called the Five Great Bodhisattva Hall, which mainly enshrines Maitreya Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. 6. Notes • Tour Time: Since the halls of Yunjusi Temple are rarely open, and are only open on the first and fifteenth day of each month and on the festivals of various Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, you must choose the right time to visit. • Cultural Experience: Yunjusi Temple combines folk customs and the culture of the museum to plan and launch a variety of traditional intangible cultural heritage and folk cultural activities for the public, such as "traditional tie-dyeing", "handmade quilling", "colored pottery sculpture", "ancient incense making", "Vajra rope weaving", "sachet making", and "pitch-pot experience". 7. Surrounding Attractions • After visiting Guangren Temple, you can visit Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple to experience the cultural attractions of Xi'an. I hope this guide will help you better plan your trip to Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple. Have a nice trip!

Xi Wutai Yunjusi Temple is located on Lianhu Road, Yuxiangmen, Xi'an, east of Sajinqiao and west of the Ming City Wall. It is a royal temple built by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, to honor his mother, and is a Buddhist nunnery with a long history. The temple was originally named Anqing Temple, and was named Xi Wutai because it was built with five high platforms modeled after the five platforms of Nanshan Mountain. It is also known as Yunjusi Temple because auspicious clouds are often seen around the temple. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and part of the site of Daxing City in the Sui Dynasty and Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty. The existing buildings mainly include the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Lingying Platform, the Kalan Hall, and the Mahavira Hall. Address: No. 162, Sajinqiao, Lianhu Road, Xi'an Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 Tickets: Free admission Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 or Bus Nos. 10, 12, 102, 235, 606, etc. to Sajinqiao Station Dining: Sajinqiao Food Street, with a wide variety of food

In this ancient capital of Xi'an, Yunju Temple, with its unique geographical location and profound historical heritage, has become a rare place of tranquility. 📍 Location and Transportation: Located within the Sajin Bridge in Xi'an, 300 meters from Exit B of Sajin Bridge Station, you can reach it by following the signs into the alley. 🕗 Opening Hours: Open daily from 8:00-11:00 and 14:00-17:00, the backyard is open on the first and fifteenth of each month. 🎫 Ticket Information: Free admission, no reservation required, convenient for tourists to visit at any time. 🏛 Historical Background: Originally named Anqing Temple, it was built by Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, for his mother to facilitate her pilgrimage to the Southern Five Terraces of Zhongnan Mountain. 📿 Architectural Style: The remaining halls maintain the Song Dynasty's "hard mountain style" architecture, and the reclining Buddha statue in the Reclining Buddha Hall is a precious Ming Dynasty statue. 🙏 Religious Activities: Yunju Temple has always been a nunnery, and every year from the fifteenth to the nineteenth of the sixth lunar month, a Dharma assembly is held, attracting many believers to come and worship. 📸 Photography Tips: The simplicity and tranquility of Yunju Temple provide rich shooting material for photography enthusiasts. 🌅 Touring Experience: Yunju Temple faces west to east, with steps leading up from the mountain gate, one platform higher than the other, about 500 meters long from east to west and less than 100 meters wide from north to south.

🙏 Upon hearing about the Western Five Terraces, one might think it would be located in some suburban area, but who would have guessed it's in the bustling Sajinqiao?! It's truly well-hidden and exceedingly modest! ✅ Knowledge boost: It is said that Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, built this monastery for nuns and monks on the ruins of the southern wall of the Sui Daxing City and the Tang Chang'an imperial city, to make it convenient for his mother to worship Buddha. It was modeled after the Southern Five Terraces of Zhongnan Mountain, hence it is also known as the Western Five Terraces. Moreover, since auspicious clouds are often seen circling above the temple, it is also called Yunju Temple. ▶️ The temple faces east and is approached by ascending a series of steps from the mountain gate, with one terrace higher than the next, totaling five terraces and three halls (currently, three high terraces remain: the 'Lingguan Terrace' and the 'Manjusri Terrace' in the front courtyard, and the 'Ksitigarbha Terrace' in the back courtyard, connected by a small sky bridge. The back courtyard, which opens on the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month, houses the Mahavira Hall, the Avalokitesvara Hall, and the Reclining Buddha Hall, each built in front of the second, third, and fifth high terraces, respectively). The entire temple is very serene, with only a few visitors, truly a pure land hidden in the hustle and bustle of the city, offering an unexpectedly transcendent and mysterious retreat from the world. 📍 Detailed address: No. 162 Sajinqiao, Lianhu District, Xi'an. Exit from Exit B of Sajinqiao subway station, walk forward for 40 meters and turn left into Sajinqiao Road. Not far ahead, you'll see the signpost introducing Yunju Temple. Continue walking for about 100 meters to the west, and you'll find a very small alley. Enter and walk 50 meters to reach the destination. The main gate is closed, so enter through the side gate next to it. There is also a small side gate in the front courtyard (located between the front and back courtyards, accessed through a small alley on the west side of the Ancient Capital Culture Hotel). 🎫 Ticket: No reservation required, free entry. 🕙 Opening hours: Front courtyard from 8:00 am to 11:00 am; 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The back courtyard is open on the morning of the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month.

After many visits to the Muslim Quarter, I finally made it to the West Wutai Yunju Temple hidden in the bustling city in early February. Passing through the bustling Sajinqiao, turning into a quiet alley, it's peaceful and beautiful. This West Wutai, built by Emperor Li Shimin to spare his mother the trouble of traveling to the South Wutai to worship Buddha, is a nunnery. Facing west, one ascends from the mountain gate, with each terrace higher than the last. Although the ravages of war have erased one terrace, the remaining four are still considered sacred pilgrimage sites by the people of Xi'an. In the past, when people in Xi'an city went to worship the mountains in the west, they would gather at West Wutai first; after the pilgrimage, they would return to West Wutai to offer incense, completing the ritual with sincerity believed to bring spiritual efficacy. 🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾 When Sajinqiao leads to the alley and you see the tightly closed red doors, don't 🙅 rush back; turn right to see the temple's main entrance. Due to the remnants of the Tang Dynasty city walls, every step feels especially solemn and respectful. The area currently open is the 'front terrace,' with two high terrace relics: 'Lingying Terrace' & 'Wenshu Terrace,' open to the public all year round. 'Middle Terrace': 🈶 'Dizang Terrace,' open to the public on the first and fifteenth of each month. 'Rear Terrace': 🈶 'Guanyin Terrace,' not seen. The visiting order is: Mountain Gate➡️➡️Hall of Heavenly Kings➡️➡️Lingying Terrace➡️➡️Mahavira Hall✅✅Wenshu Terrace➡️➡️Dizang Terrace You can get incense at the front terrace and then kneel and worship all the way. Hall of Heavenly Kings: ▪️Lingying Terrace: The towering brick wall is embedded with inscriptions by Zhao Puchu. Below is a statue of Guanyin, holding a purifying bottle and sprinkling sweet dew. Ladders on both sides lead up. ▪️Mahavira Hall: Encountered monks and nuns performing their practices. ▪️Wenshu Terrace: Ascend via the central pathway, feeling the solemnity of the pilgrimage. ▪️The high terrace in the back courtyard is the Ksitigarbha Hall, which also serves as an office. In front of the hall is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, with monk's quarters on both sides. // Tips // ❶Accessible by subway Xi'an Subway Line 1 'Sajinqiao' station, exit at B, about 300 meters walk. ❷Accessible by bus Get off at the 'Sajinqiao' bus stop. ❸Tickets and opening hours The temple is free to enter, no reservation required, open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. The back courtyard is only open on the first and fifteenth of each month. ④Nearby attractions: Nearby are Guangren Temple, Lianhu Park, Great Mosque, Douchenghuang Temple, Gao Family Courtyard, Xicang Flower and Bird Market... which can be connected for a tour. ⑤Food: Located on the gourmet street Sajinqiao, you can enjoy Lao Ma's beef pancakes, Lao Jin's egg and vegetable sandwiches, Honghong's sauerkraut fried rice... After visiting the ancient temple, it's time to eat.

Yunju Temple, also known as Xiwutai and Anqing Temple, is the site of the former palace city of Daxing in the Sui Dynasty and Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. It is also known as Anqing Temple. It is located on the south side of Lianhu Road inside Yuxiang Gate in Xi'an City. It is adjacent to Sajin Bridge in the east and Ming city wall in the west. It is about one li long from east to west and has a history of more than one thousand years. Yunju Temple was once a large royal temple built by Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, to show his filial piety to his mother. He built five high platforms to the west of Guangyun Gate in the palace city and on the ruins of the southern city wall of West Taiji Palace according to the architectural layout of the Nan Wutai in Zhongnan Mountain, for his mother to pay homage. As the largest Buddhist nunnery in Chang'an City, Yunju Temple stands side by side with the famous Bell Tower and Drum Tower in Chang'an City, facing each other from afar. Galan was originally a deity in Indian Buddhism. After Buddhism was introduced to China, it gradually acquired Chinese characteristics. By the Tang and Song dynasties, there was a custom of worshipping Galan in Zen temples. In Chinese Buddhism, Guan Gong (Guan Yu, a general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period) is often regarded as the Galan deity.

Every Xi'an resident has a Hui Min Street in their heart. In addition to a variety of delicious foods, there are also many attractions to visit. citywalk route: 📢Xi Wu Tai Yun Ju Temple——Xi Cang Flower and Bird Market——Site of Xi'an Bombing by Japanese Planes——Yan Gengyao's Former Residence Site——Da Xue Xi Alley Mosque——Du Chenghuang Temple——Yi Men ▪️Xi Wu Tai Yun Ju Temple A temple hidden in the bustling city, built by Emperor Li Shimin in imitation of the Southern Five Terraces for his mother to worship. The temple was constructed using the remains of the Sui Daxing City and the southern wall of the Tang Chang'an City palace, forming a long strip without side halls. Opening hours: 🔳The front courtyard is open every day from 8:00 to 17:00 for visitors. 🔳The newly repaired back courtyard is open on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month! It is the residence of monks and hosts meditation events. Site of Xi'an Bombing by Japanese Planes 📍No. 23 Guangming Alley In 1938, more than 20 Japanese planes bombed the center of Xi'an and the Da Xiao Pi Courtyard, dropping over 80 bombs and causing over 160 casualties. More than 160 houses and 4 mosques were destroyed. Today, the site is on the side of the street, with moss and grass growing on the roofs of the houses behind it. Yan Gengyao's Former Residence Site 📍No. 93 Da Xue Xi Alley, next to Xi'an Baozi The residence built over 300 years ago when Yan Gengyao was the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi. The original three-entry courtyard is gone, leaving only a private residence that is not open to the public. Da Xue Xi Alley Mosque Open randomly, walked by at 18:20 and the door was open. With a history of over 1300 years, the mosque has been preserved since its renovation during Zheng He's fourth voyage. The 'Zheng He Stele' is kept inside the mosque, and shorts and short skirts are prohibited. Du Chenghuang Temple One of the three major City God Temples in China, and the foremost in the northwest. Passing through Fu Street, you can see the God of Wealth Hall. In front of Yi Men, there are the Wen Chang and God of Wealth Halls, and next to the gate is the Tai Sui Hall. Behind Yi Men is a large stage, with the main hall in the center dedicated to the City God, and the Holy Mother Hall and Fire God Hall on the east and west sides. The Tai Sui guardian deity is also here.

This temple hidden in the bustling Sajin Bridge is actually a royal temple of the Tang Dynasty... The name of the temple is like its past and present life, living in the city without a touch of dust. Yunju Temple is said to be built by Li Shimin for his mother's filial piety. He didn't want his mother to travel to the South Wutai to worship Buddha, so he built this temple according to the South Wutai. The temple in the rainy day seems particularly quiet, sitting here for an afternoon, you can also listen to the evening class in the temple... All the troubles seem to have faded a lot Tips: The front hall of the temple is usually open, and the back hall is open on the first and fifteenth of every month.

The low-key yet stunning "Royal High Platform Ancient Temple" 💫is hidden in the bustling ☞Sajin Bridge 👉🏻👉🏻It is -【 West Wutai Yunju Temple】 . ✨It is said that it was built by Tang Taizong for his mother to conveniently worship Buddha Because there are five high platforms, one higher than the other, hence the name, only three remain now And it echoes with the South Wutai of Zhongnan Mountain, so it is called West Wutai. . ✔️The layout of the temple forms a grand palace group, which looks upright and strong, solemn and grand! 📷The temple architecture is magnificent, the environment is quiet, and it's super photogenic! . West Wutai Yunju Temple 🏯Address| No. 162, Sajin Bridge, Lianhu District, Xi'an 🎫Ticket| Free🆓 🕰️Opening hours: Front yard 8:00-11:00 in the morning; 2:30-5:00 in the afternoon Backyard is open on the first and fifteenth of each month, but it closes early 🚗Transportation: Exit B of Sajin Bridge on Metro Line 1 🧸Nearby attractions: It is very suitable to be included in the Citywalk route to experience, nearby Guangren Temple, Lianhu Park, and the foodie Sajin Bridge can be linked together for a visit!

On November 11, Xi'an welcomed the first snow of 2023 amid bursts of winter thunder. If you are worried that the roads will be difficult to walk on when it snows, then check in at Yunju Temple next to Guangji Street under the city wall! I checked it out for my sisters. It's really better than Piangui Nagui. It's a very small place with few people. It's hidden next to Guangji Street, which is well known to foodies. As an old Xi'an resident, I have been to Guangji Street many times, and this is the first time I discovered this place. 【Location】 Navigate and search directly for "Yunju Temple" 【 Opening hours and tickets 】 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, free admission!

The most secretive temple in Xi'an, towering and spectacular, is only open 2 days a month. Hidden away from the city, this temple in Xi'an can be regarded as a real hermit. It is the Xiwutai Yunju Temple we are going to talk about today. It is located on the side of the bustling Sajinqiao Street in Huifang. It is located in the east alley at the north end of Sajinqiao Street. There is a sign on the road. This is a well-known internet celebrity gourmet destination. There are countless people coming and going every day. However, it is Not many people have gone into this temple, mainly because it only opens on the first and fifteenth day of every month. Yunju Temple, also known as Xiwutai, was formerly known as Anqing Temple and was a nuns' monastery. Its platform was based on the Tang Dynasty, created in the Song Dynasty, and renovated many times in the Ming Dynasty. The existing Yunju Temple halls maintain the "hard mountain style" architectural form of the Song Dynasty, which is very spectacular and majestic. In particular, the statue of the Reclining Buddha in the Reclining Buddha Hall can be regarded as a statue treasure of the Ming Dynasty. It is said that the mother of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, believed in Buddhism and went to Nanwutai of Zhongnan Mountain several times a year to worship Buddha. The journey was very tiring, and Shimin was filial to her mother, so she imitated Nanwutai and built it on the south wall of Taichi Palace to the west of Guangyun Gate. Along the undulating terrain, five Buddhist temples were built for his mother to pay her respects and worship. Because there are five high platforms in total, and they echo the southern Wutai of Zhongnan Mountain, it is called the West Wutai. And because the auspicious clouds often surround the temple and linger for a long time, like a Bodhisattva appearing holy, it is also called Yunju Temple. 📝Visiting Guide Yunju Temple originally had five platforms, but two of them were destroyed in the war of the Republic of China. Currently, only three remain, generally called "front stage, middle stage, and backstage". Two alleys separate the three courtyards. There is an air corridor in the middle, but the corridor does not necessarily open, so after visiting one courtyard, you have to come out and then detour into the second one. There are three courtyards in total. Be careful not to miss it. .

After Chinese New Year Eve, people are going to this temple to prayer for good luck, money and love. it's a very interesting temple, during the service there's a monk praying aloud and people follow. A good place to immerse in the Chinese culture. #xian #temple Getting There - Nearby station: 洒金桥 (SAJINQIAO- Line 1) Attractions - Yunju Temple 🛕 Hotels - Food & Restaurants - Snack Street around Shopping -