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Wenshu Monastery

Wenshu Monastery Tourism

Wenshu Monastery Tourism

Type of destination: Buddhist Temple
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
Wenshu Monastery, also known as Wenshu Yuan, is a renowned Buddhist temple situated in Chengdu, the bustling capital of Sichuan province in China. It is dedicated to the Buddhist representation of Wisdom, Manjushri (Wenshu in Chinese), from whom it gets its name. The monastery dates back to the Tang dynasty and was constructed on the grounds that were believed to be visited by Manjushri in the form of a monk. Over the years, it has been rebuilt several times and now features stunning examples of classical Chinese architecture. The temple complex includes multiple halls, such as the Maitreya Hall, the Great Hero Hall, and the Sutra-Preservation Pavilion, which houses an extensive collection of cultural relics and artworks, including calligraphy, paintings, and sculptures. Wenshu Monastery is not only a place of worship but also a venue for social functions and cultural activities. Its peaceful gardens and tea houses provide visitors with a tranquil retrea from the city's hustle. The monastery is also famous for its vegetarian restaurant, where one can experience monastic dining traditions.
Top 5 Reviews on Wenshu Monastery
Mogeltoft
Wrote on 20th Jun, 2024
Faith Is Definitely Not Extinct in China 2024
A visit to the beautiful Wenshu Yuan Monastery reveals that faith is alive and well in modern China. In the many temple buildings, there are numerous gilded Buddhas, and at most of them, queues form—..
Yamco
Wrote on 13th May, 2024
Like a big park
This is a great area to walk around in. Like a big park with paths, ponds, etc. Many temples. Even though some was recreated after the cultural revolution, it was interesting to see so many taking par..
NoBazinga
Wrote on 9th Oct, 2021
Not amazing, but cool place!
This might be a bit to high on things to do in chengdu. It is a pretty monastery, but based on how much there is to do in Chengdu, this could be scratched. If you have time check it out, but don’t inc..
ZarzaTravels
Wrote on 14th Jul, 2021
Peace, serenity and spiritual escapism
Amazing place for a peaceful walk, not touristy like so many other temples. Free entry, just had to show green code. Lots of little buildings and walk ways to go around. You can light a candle in memo..
BecksterB
Wrote on 8th Jul, 2021
Vegan’s paradise!
This peaceful, tranquil place is not only lovely because of the beautiful monastery but perfect for a wander, for spending an afternoon drinking tea in the garden, or for enjoying a delicious lunch in..
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