Chengdu | A Hidden Thousand-Year-Old Temple in the Heart of the City! Wenshu Monastery Guide

#discoverchina 🌸 Historical Background: Originally named “Xinxing Temple”, Wenshu Monastery was first built during the Sui Dynasty (7th century). After multiple destructions and rebuilds — including devastation during late Ming Dynasty wars — it was finally reconstructed in Kangxi 36th year of Qing Dynasty and renamed Wenshu Monastery. Known as one of the most significant Zen temples along the Yangtze River, it features classic Western Sichuan architecture, mainly constructed in wood. 🚶♀️ Suggested Route: There are two entrance gates — start at the main gate and exit through the side gate for a smooth loop with no backtracking. Main highlights include: Zhaobi Wall Main Gate & Hall of Heavenly Kings Bell & Drum Towers Three Sages Hall Mahavira Hall Lecture Hall (Shuofa Tang) Scripture Library (Cangjing Lou) Wenshu Pavilion, Three Saints Hall, Patriarch Hall Jade Buddha Hall, Guanyin Hall, Thousand Buddha Pagoda Stelae Forest & Side Gate #travel #thingstodo