Daci Temple
Founded in the Wei-Jin period and hailed as the 'foremost monastery of Zhendan' (ancient China): Emperor Xuanzong of Tang bestowed the plaque 'Imperially Commissioned Dashengci Temple'; Xuanzang received ordination here, and in Tang and Song times it was the center of Chengdu's Buddhism and commerce — 'Monk Street' is one of the birthplaces of Chengdu's commerce
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:00-19:00
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in the Wei-Jin period and hailed as the 'foremost monastery of Zhendan' (ancient China): Emperor Xuanzong of Tang bestowed the plaque 'Imperially Commissioned Dashengci Temple'; Xuanzang received ordination here, and in Tang and Song times it was the center of Chengdu's Buddhism and commerce — 'Monk Street' is one of the birthplaces of Chengdu's commerce; the thousand-year-old temple is gently embraced by the low-density Taikoo Li shopping district, and 'ancient temple framed by fast fashion' is a uniquely Chengdu cityscape. Free admission, direct via Metro Line 2/3, Chunxi Road Station — pairs naturally with Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li on the same route.
Getting there: Metro Line 2/3, Chunxi Road Station
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