Wenshu Monastery
A Qing-dynastery monastery built on the site of the Sui-era Xinxiang Temple, bearing Kangxi's personal inscription 'Konglin' (Empty Forest): the foremost of western Sichuan's four great monasteries, its halls step up through five tiers along a central axis, solemn and steeped in Zen
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A Qing-dynastery monastery built on the site of the Sui-era Xinxiang Temple, bearing Kangxi's personal inscription 'Konglin' (Empty Forest): the foremost of western Sichuan's four great monasteries, its halls step up through five tiers along a central axis, solemn and steeped in Zen; at the Konglin Lecture Hall and Xiangyuan Teahouse you can experience monastery tea culture, and the vegetarian refectory offers great value. The nearby Wenshufang antique-style quarter is packed with snacks and teahouses. Free admission, direct via Metro Line 1, Wenshu Monastery Station — a tranquil sanctuary in the heart of the busy city.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, Wenshu Monastery Station
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