Chuanzhusi: A Harmonious Symphony of Nature and Faith

Chuanzhusi is a historic temple in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It is also a small town with a prime location. • History: • Chuanzhusi was built in 1270 and is also known as "Zhuolun Temple." It is not only a religious site, but also one of the earliest human settlements in Aba Prefecture. It is said to be named after the temple built here in memory of Liu Zhang, King of Shu. • Location: • Chuanzhusi Town is located 17 km north of Songpan County. It is centrally located between Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Huanglong Scenic Area, and Ruoergai Grassland, and is at the crossroads of the four highways of Songpan, Hongyuan, Jiuzhai, and Huanglong, making it a prime location. • Culture and Religion: • Chuanzhusi is known as "Zhuozang Temple" in Tibetan and is one of the earliest human settlements in Aba Prefecture. It has a distinctive ethnic culture and a strong Tibetan style of the northwest Sichuan Plateau. The temple has a unique architectural style, with a copper roof, gilded beams, and painted beams, making it magnificent. • Tourism: • Chuanzhusi Town is a must-pass place to Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong Scenic Area, and the northwest Sichuan Grassland, making it an important tourist distribution center. The town has many star-rated hotels, bus stops, and a large number of restaurants, snack shops, and shops selling ethnic souvenirs. • Transportation: • Chuanzhusi Town is a transportation hub in northern Sichuan, with roads leading east to Huanglong, west to Ruoergai, south to Songpan and Chengdu, and north to Jiuzhaigou. There is also an airport nearby, making it a convenient location. • Economic Development: • Chuanzhusi Town has been awarded the title of "Sichuan Cultural Tourism Town" due to its rich ethnic culture, red culture, religious culture, river culture, and tea horse culture. In December 2023, Chuanzhusi Town was named one of the top 100 provincial-level central towns in Sichuan Province. • Natural Scenery: • Chuanzhusi Town is surrounded by natural attractions such as Qixia Valley, Gali Terrace, Hongxing Rock, and Hongxing Sea, showcasing the different scenery of forest canyons, plateau grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and lakes. Chuanzhusi is not only a religious sanctuary, but also a famous tourist destination that combines history, culture, natural scenery, and Buddhist culture, attracting visitors from all over the world.