a really traditional chinese monastery with beautiful statues & lots of smoke but worth a look More

I had just arrived in China for the first time so this was a great expirience see a working monestary. I arrived at lunch time and was able to see the monks eat and prepare the food. cool place a must see if you have time in Chengdu. More

As a working monastery, this might be the most interesting temple in the city. It also has a lovely garden where local hang out (the old men like to bring their bird cages with them so their birds can get some fresh air). I've heard the tea house used to be lovely, but unfortunately it's currently under construction. More

Great place not far from the hostel i was staying in, and only a short walk from metro station. Really enjoyable visit here, with plenty to see. Nice village nearby too where you can buy food and souvenirs. More

Beautiful place and only 2 min walk from our hotel: The Buddha Zen. A very enjoyable visit. More

The monastery from the Tang dynasty, some 1,400 years ago, provides a lovely reverie. Inside the facility there are numerous courtyards located between the buildings. In the courtyards are people igniting essences and offering them up. The courtyards are planted with lovely plants. Within the buildings are many images of Buddhism and its practices. Around the buildings is a lovely... More

A RMB 10 entrance fee. Some interesting temples, working monastery, and interesting strolls. Worth a visit to take "religion in action" photographs. More

We were there on Tomb Sweeping Day so may have been busier than usual, but ended up spending several hours wandering the various courtyards. The restaurant is currently closed for renovation, but a monk walked us down the street to another vegetarian restaurant that was very good. More

Wenshu temple is just at the northern end of Chengdu city, and it is really a lovely peaceful oasis. The temple buildings and grounds are beautiful and with people praying and the smell of incense in the air, it is very relaxing and interesting. Around the temple walls is an area of narrow streets, shops and restaurants, which, although done... More