Sichuan Nanchong National Day One-Day Tour|Where to go on the weekend!
Guifeng Zen Temple in Nanchong, this Zen temple is quite large in this area, and it was officially opened as a religious activity venue in 1992.
It seems to have been rebuilt recently, and the furnishings are quite new. The entire Zen temple is located on the top of Phoenix Mountain in Duofu Town, Xichong County.
It is only 20 kilometers away from Nanchong City, 10 kilometers away from Xichong County, and 2 kilometers away from Duofu Town, which is very convenient to come and go.
The Zen Temple was built to commemorate the birth of the fifth ancestor of the Chinese Buddhist Huayan Sect, the Tang Dynasty monk Zongmi (known as the ancestor of Guifeng), hence the name Guifeng Zen Temple.
The ancient Guifeng Zen Temple was almost destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. After the Cultural Revolution, local believers invited Shangyuan Xiajing (then the president of the Nanchong Buddhist Association) to be the abbot.
Fengming, Yao Mingliang and other laymen assisted the master to raise funds everywhere. After several years, they spent more than 2 million yuan to build it, covering an area of 11 acres.
The Zen Temple is located in the south and facing the north, high on the top of the mountain. Most of it is flat, with few slopes and steps, which is very friendly to the elderly and does not require high-intensity exercise.
1. The flowers and plants in the courtyard are flourishing, the Tang-style buildings are scattered, the temples are rich, and there are many stone carvings on display. It will be very good to take pictures in ancient costumes.
2. Outside the courtyard, there are steep peaks and deep valleys, lush woods, and a panoramic view of the mulberry fields and orchards and the peaks and valleys. It is very comfortable and comfortable!
3. There are more than a dozen halls worth visiting in the Zen Temple: Daxiong Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Bell and Drum Tower, God of Wealth Hall, Guanyin Hall, Puxian Hall, Pharmacist Hall, Manjusri Hall, Peacock Ming King Hall, Pray for Blessing Hall, Amitabha Hall, Guest Hall, Amitabha Home Layman Building, Dining Hall, Lecture Hall, Comprehensive Building, etc.
4. The Chinese Studies Lecture Hall can also be visited. There are a lot of Buddhist scriptures and related materials, as well as various classics.
5. There are several peacocks in the Zen Temple.
❤️ Highly recommended:
You must go to eat the local specialty Tuozirou when you come to Xichong County.
Tickets🎫: Free🆓No reservation required
🚥 Traffic strategy: self-driving tour. You can also take a taxi or a car.
Browsing time: 1-1.5h