[2024 Mianyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Luohan Temple (Updated Nov)
Historical Sites
Address:
聖水村
Phone:
0816-2685495
Friends are going crazy!! It's just around Chengdu, not in Thailand!!
Hello, I am Wu Suowei, a person who writes and takes photos, likes to travel on the road, nice to meet you~
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If it weren't for seeing it with my own eyes!!
I really can't believe there is such a shocking temple around Chengdu!
And it has a lot of exotic style, a large number of painted patterns in the temple, and white tower buildings, it's like coming to Thailand🇹🇭!
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It's only an hour and a half drive from Chengdu🚗,
The whole temple is very large, you can stroll quietly for one or two hours,
The photos are also very good!!
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Navigation📍Mianyang Luohan Temple
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Ps: It is recommended to wear a pair of good walking shoes👟, there will be a lot of stairs to climb
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Thank you for reading, see you next time👋🏻
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ElizabethHolmes50
Not abroad, in Mianyang.
🕙Opening hours:
Mianyang Luohan Temple is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
🚉Transportation:
Bus: Take bus No. 7, 8, 23, 27, 33, etc. to Shengshui Temple Station, and then walk to Luohan Temple.
High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Mianyang Station, and then take a taxi for about 10-20 minutes to Luohan Temple.
Self-driving: Navigate to Mianyang Luohan Temple. The temple is located at No. 366, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District. The Baoji-Chengdu Railway and Mianyang-Jiangyou Expressway pass in front of the temple. Pay attention to the location of the parking lot.
🍀🍀Mianyang Luohan Temple was built in the Song Dynasty and has been repaired and expanded many times. Most of the existing buildings were built in the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. 🍀🍀The temple has a unique architectural style, integrating traditional Chinese architecture and Buddhist cultural elements. The Mahavira Hall, Sutra Library, and Arhat Hall in the temple are magnificent, with flying eaves, bucket arches, carved beams, and painted buildings, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture.
🍀🍀The temple houses a large number of Buddhist classics and cultural relics, such as the Tripitaka, Buddha statues, and ritual instruments. These cultural relics are not only of historical and artistic value but also important materials for studying Buddhist culture.
MichaelMcNeil
A one-day tour in Mianyang, make your social media explode instantly!
🌟 First stop: Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple, the pinnacle of sculpture art, making you feel like you are in the mysterious atmosphere of Southeast Asia. Here, you can pray for wealth and blessings, with thriving incense and affordable prices. For just ten yuan, the wealth-bringing incense allows you to worship in all the temples, bringing continuous good luck!
🍜 Second stop, food paradise: Maji Alley, Mianyang's treasure trove of delicacies, including cold dishes, rice noodles, ice cream... all kinds of food are available, and the prices are more affordable than in Chengdu! Don't forget, next to Maji Alley is Weisheng Alley, which hides many artistic coffee shops and small bars. Take photos and check in, instantly enhancing the style of your social media.
🏛 Third stop, cultural journey: Mianyang Museum, a must-visit place by appointment. Money trees, precious cultural relics, the profound history of Mianyang is fully displayed. Don't forget to bring a good notebook, stamp it as a souvenir, making this cultural journey a highlight of your social media.
🚀 Special forces travel: Departing from Chengdu, it only costs 70 yuan, and in one day, you can experience the essence of Mianyang. Return to Chengdu before six in the afternoon, easy and pleasant, leaving no regrets.
📸 Photo tips: Each stop has photo check-in points, making your social media full of Mianyang's unique charm. Don't forget, good photos need good angles and lighting. Bring your photography skills and make every photo a classic.
📝 Tips: Plan your itinerary in advance, make reservations for the museum, bring enough cash and a power bank, making this trip more perfect.
🎉 A one-day tour in Mianyang is not just a trip, but also an exploration of culture and a feast of food. Join us and make your social media explode!
Sammi 2362
The exquisitely crafted Mianyang Luohan Temple, a free attraction
📍Attraction Address: North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province
🚗Transportation: We drove there ourselves
👍️Must-visit Attraction: Mianyang Luohan Temple is located in Shengshui Village, a suburban area in the western part of Mianyang, on the southern peak of Tazi Mountain on the right bank of the Fujiang River. The Baocheng Railway and Mianjiang Expressway pass in front of the temple. It was built from scratch by the abbot, Master Guoqing, who raised funds on his own and, after more than twenty years of relentless effort, managed to complete the construction.
The statues of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats are extremely solemn and exquisite, exuding a sense of peace and dignity that commands respect.
🎟️Ticket Information: No reservation needed, no entrance fee
💗Other Tips: Mianyang Shengshui Temple is right next door
Penelope Carmichael
Friends are asking like crazy, it's just around Chengdu, not Thailand
Only an hour and a half drive from Chengdu, the entire temple is large enough to quietly stroll for one or two hours. Luohan Temple has 1250 vivid Arhats, as well as white pagoda buildings. The temple is adorned with colorful murals, and the huge reclining Buddha instantly transports you to Thailand! Stroll along the uphill path, and it's perfect for taking photos!
🌟Mianyang Luohan Temple Check-in Points:
🔹White Pagoda Forest
🔹Buddha Pagoda Archway
🔹Sage Slope
🔹Railway Bridge over the River
🔹Group of Arhats
🔹Reclining Buddha
🔹Luohan Temple Stairway to Heaven
🔹Golden Buddha Statue with Water Lilies
📍Navigation: Mianyang Luohan Temple
🚄Chengdu East - Mianyang Station 37 minutes
10:17 Departure - 10:54 Arrival
45 yuan per person
🆓Luohan Temple: Free
📝Travel Tips:
🔹Since you need to climb many stairs, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for easy walking.
🔹Luohan Temple is adjacent to and connected with Shengshui Temple. When visiting, don't miss the reclining Buddha, group of Arhats, and the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Luohan Temple, as well as the 500 statues and large jade Buddha in Shengshui Temple!
AKM. Sam 3166
Mianyang Shuangsi Travelogue: A step-by-step Buddhist fairyland, a must-visit destination for photo check-ins
🌄 Next to the speeding railway tracks, two ancient temples stand quietly, where time seems to slow down!
🏯 Shengshui Temple: A corridor of five hundred Buddha statues, each crafted with unique ingenuity
🏯 Luohan Temple: The first in China and second in the world's Wanfo (Ten Thousand Buddhas) Holy City, it has the largest Luohan Hall in the country. A gigantic reclining Buddha of forty-six meters lies before you, and although it is temporarily surrounded by a steel scaffold for maintenance, this does not diminish its majesty and grandeur.
📍 Address:
Sichuan Province, Mianyang City, Fucheng District, Changhong Avenue North Section No. 357, the two temples stand shoulder to shoulder, seamlessly connected, free to visit.
🕒 When is the best time to go? The official recommendation is 8:30-17:00, but the evening is less crowded and more beautiful, and going later in the summer can also avoid the scorching sun and enjoy the tranquility!
👣 🗺️ Travel Strategies
🏞️ In-depth tour: Start from the east gate of Shengshui Temple, climb the mountain to enjoy the view, check in at the Sky Bridge, Heavenly King Hall, Guanyin Hall, make a wish at the Auspicious Gate, touch the wealth at the God of Wealth Hall. The Grand Mercy Hall and the Grand Buddha Hall are impressive, pass through to Luohan Temple, and the descent is full of surprises.
🚖 Easy tour: Take a taxi to the west gate of Luohan Temple, visit the Abbot's Building and the Wanfo Hall, take photos with the super-large reclining Buddha, follow the road down, see the Buddha statue group at Shengshui Temple, countless statues at the Auspicious Gate, descend from the east gate, and easily tour around.
📸 Photo Holy Land
🔔 Auspicious Gate: Numerous Buddha statues with distinctive features, remember to take photos to commemorate, shocking!
🏰 White Pagoda Scenery: White pagoda, blue sky and white clouds, river, picturesque scenery, a must for friends circle likes.
🗝️ Luohan Corridor: 1250 Luohans, vivid and lifelike, grand and delicate, each face has many stories behind it, worth experiencing.
🛌 Super Reclining Buddha: Next to the 46-meter reclining Buddha, feel the insignificance of self, experience the extraordinary.
⚠️ ⚠️ Warm Tips
👟 Wear comfortable shoes, take good care of your feet, essential for climbing.
👶 If you bring a little baby, a carrier or waist stool is more convenient than a stroller.
🙏 Keep quiet in the halls, ask before taking photos, respect the culture.
AA. Timothy 33
My friends bombarded me with questions, all thinking I went to Thailand
Mianyang Shengshui Temple & Luohan Temple one-day tour, a soul-shaking internet-famous check-in spot! 🔥
Luohan Temple leases a whole hillside for the temple, which contains many white pagodas exuding a Southeast Asian exotic charm, instantly transporting you to Thailand, and it's truly superb for photography.
Luohan Temple was founded during the Tang Dynasty, originally named 'Baoying Temple', and was later renamed Luohan Temple because it houses five hundred Arhats. The temple not only covers a vast area but also features a rigorous architectural layout, simple and elegant.
🏯 Shengshui Temple is located amidst the beautiful mountains and clear waters of Mianyang City, and upon entering, one can feel the solemn and mysterious aura. The temple architecture is simple and elegant, and the Buddha statues are dignified and compassionate, inspiring awe in visitors.
Luohan Temple is adjacent to Shengshui Temple, with a passageway in between, making it very convenient.
📍Location: Mianyang Luohan Temple
🎫Ticket (Luohan Temple + Shengshui Temple): Free🆓
🅿Parking: Parking lot in front of the temple
🚗Public Transport: About 40 minutes from Chengdu East Station to Mianyang Station, then take bus 38 to Shengshui Temple Station, about half an hour's journey
✅Tour Route:
Enter through the southwest gate of Luohan Temple 👉 Abbot's Building 👉 Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas 👉 Reclining Buddha 👉 Shengshui Temple 👉 Vegetarian Restaurant 👉 Buddha Statues Group 👉 Auspicious Gate 👉 Down the stairs of the East Gate
🏨Accommodation: It is recommended to stay at the 'Mianyang Licheng Ruixuan Hotel' across the street, which is convenient for getting up early to avoid the crowds, and the hotel is clean, with prices around 200 yuan
Amelia77 Brooks_
Luohan Temple
Mianyang Luohan Temple|||Mianyang Luohan Temple is located in Shengshui Village, western suburbs of Mianyang, on the southern peak of Tazi Mountain on the right bank of the Fu River. It was founded by the abbot, Master Guoqing, who started from scratch, raised funds on his own, endured hardships, and after more than twenty years of unremitting efforts, the temple was built.
Luohan Temple is grand in scale, with an open terrain and a coordinated layout, showing a majestic atmosphere. The central axis of the temple consists of the Weituo Hall, Heavenly Kings Hall, Seven Buddhas Hall, Three Saints Hall, Guanyin Hall, Ksitigarbha Hall, and the Mahavira Hall. On both sides, there are the Ten Thousand Buddhas Holy City, Thousand Buddhas Hall, Luohan Hall, a huge reclining Buddha, Bell and Drum Towers, and the newly completed Lingjiu Mountain, forming a spectacular panorama.
The entrance of the temple has a 260-step stone staircase (also known as: Stairway to Heaven), with lifelike Luohan statues and dragon figures in the middle of the 260 steps; the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Luohan statues in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Holy City within the temple are extremely solemn and exquisite, exuding a sense of benevolence and ease that commands respect; the 1250 Luohan statues in the Luohan Hall have diverse expressions and gestures, vividly portraying the demeanor of compassion and wisdom; the Mahavira Hall, built in the style of the Qing Dynasty and located at the center of the temple, with red eaves and golden tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, is solemn and magnificent, giving an overall sense of a rich and solid historical atmosphere; the 500 nuns inside Lingjiu Mountain have smooth handwork and a serene and wise demeanor; the huge reclining Buddha is peaceful and tranquil, lying there as serene as the moon and as calm as the sea, blessing the passing vehicles with safety; all the Buddha statues here are exquisitely carved and gorgeous, with high ornamental value.
There are also many Buddhist stupas commonly seen in temples in Tibet and Western Sichuan, making it a great place for taking photos and checking in.
The scenic area currently does not charge an entrance fee.
For transportation, there are several bus lines within Mianyang City that reach Shengshui Temple Station, and a 5-minute walk from the station will take you to Luohan Temple.
Jack Maguire72
The Moments are going crazy!! Right around Chengdu, not in Thailand!!|||
|||Hello there, I am Wu Suowei, a person who writes and takes photos, loves traveling on the road, and I'm very happy to meet you~
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You wouldn't believe it unless you saw it with your own eyes!!
It's hard to believe that there is such a stunning temple near Chengdu!
It also has an exotic flair, with a large number of colorful paintings in the temple, as well as white pagoda architecture, making it feel like you've arrived in Thailand🇹🇭!
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This place is only an hour and a half's drive🚗 from Chengdu,
The temple is quite large, and you can stroll around quietly for an hour or two,
And the photos turn out great!!
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Navigate to📍Mianyang Luohan Temple
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Ps: It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes👟 as there are many stairs to climb
The Moments are bombarded with questions❗ Chengdu 1.5h away|||It's no exaggeration to say this is the biggest temple I've visited,
The temple occupies an entire hillside,
There are many white pagodas inside,
With a strong Southeast Asian exotic charm,
One second to Thailand,
It's really super photogenic.
Luohan Temple is really very large and luxurious,
Compared to the neighboring Shengshui Temple, there are few people,
You can stroll around here quietly for an hour or two.
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Tasty Routes
Let's go to Mianyang!
Although Mianyang is the second largest city in Sichuan,
it seems to have a low profile nationally.
Netizens have been recommending the food, drinks, fun, and entertainment in Mianyang,
anyway, it's not far away, so why not take a 2-day weekend trip.
Here's the travel guide:
Transportation
Self-driving: Chengdu to Mianyang, about 1.5 hours by car
High-speed train: Chengdu to Mianyang, about 35 minutes
Tourist route:
Luohan Temple Shengshui Temple Majia Alley Weisheng Alley Tieniu Square Yuewang Tower
Luohan Temple
A large number of colorful and splendid statues, white pagodas, golden Buddhas, rich colors, modern art, and a strong visual color impact. Overlooking the Fojiang Railway Bridge, trains cross the river.
Shengshui Temple
A thousand-year-old temple, the most shocking is the Luohan wall at the entrance of the temple, with a magical realism style, walking through it is like traveling through a mythical world.
Majia Alley
The most famous snack street in Mianyang city area, personally I think the most characteristic is Mianyang Dipped Sauce, in addition, there are many colorful snacks, you can stroll and try a little of each.
Weisheng Alley
As a coffee lover, I must visit this small alley full of artistic atmosphere, the street is not long, but there are several coffee shops with unique characteristics, I bought two cups of freshly ground coffee to satisfy my craving, the taste is not bad, very suitable for taking photos and checking in.
Tieniu Square
A gathering place for Mianyang's well culture and riverside natural scenery, a modern square dance plaza harmoniously framed with ancient architecture, experiencing the cultural distribution center of Mianyang city.
Yuewang Tower
The iconic building on the edge of the Fojiang River in Mianyang city area, Yuewang Tower was built during the Xianqing era of Emperor Gaozong of Tang (656~661 years), with a height of 29.4 meters; it was continued in December 2007; the main building is now 99 meters high, with 15 floors inside and out, representing the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
Mianyang city area food recommendations:
Jiangyou Liu's Intestines
Majia Alley Cold Dipped Sauce
Mianyang Rice Noodles
Juyuan Road North Section Giant Bowl Big Knife Noodles
cerys_9102
The Ultimate Guide to Mianyang City! Just look here and you're set!
Have you guys checked in Mianyang? It's said to be the second largest city in Sichuan, very close to Chengdu, and there are many who drive here from Chengdu.
Today, I'm bringing you the most comprehensive guide to visiting Mianyang city area!
D1: Shengshui Temple—Luohan Temple
Arrive in Mianyang in the morning, it's very convenient to take a taxi from the airport to the city center for just over ten yuan,
Since we're taking the high-speed train to leave later, we chose to stay near the high-speed train station.
After dropping off our luggage, a Didi taxi ride to Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple costs just over nine yuan,
The two temples are right next to each other, almost sharing a gate!
Shengshui Temple is mainly about the exquisite statues, perfect for photo check-ins! In addition, the Buddha statues in the main hall are also stunning.
Then, you can visit Luohan Temple, which is mainly known for the thousands of Luohan statues and the Thousand-Handed Guanyin statue inside the hall, which are amazing! There's also an outdoor white pagoda and Luohan statues on the walls, known as 'Little Southeast Asia'.
D2:
In the morning, I wanted to go to the museum, but unfortunately, it was closed for maintenance,
So I walked to Yuewang Tower, which takes about twenty minutes to reach.
The ticket for Yuewang Tower is 50 yuan, and you can also buy it online,
The main floors to visit are 9-14, out of a total of 14 floors!
Each open floor has its own theme. Take the elevator to the 14th floor,
Then visit down to the 9th floor, floors 9 and 10 are a bit like a museum and worth a visit!
Additionally, Yuewang Tower can be visited at night, I heard there's a light show or something.
In the afternoon, you can go to Fule Mountain, which is said to be a famous mountain in Mianyang.
All these are conveniently located in the city area.
⚠️ For travel, you can take a bus or Didi, which is very convenient.
The temples do not require an entrance fee, oh
Food）: Mianyang rice noodles haha
MAVERICK CRAWFORD
It's not Thailand, Mianyang welcomes everyone to come and check in for a visit
Mianyang one-day tour haha~
It's just a half-hour high-speed train ride from Chengdu.
📍 Luohan Temple in Mianyang
🎫 Free admission
Recommended visits:
✔️ Luohan Temple—Shengshui Temple, two places next to each other can be checked in together
✔️ The seagulls of Sanjiang Peninsula are only there in winter, we went at the end of March and they were already gone, so don't make a wasted trip
✔️ Majia Alley for snacks, lots of delicious snacks, recommend the spicy folded ear root stuffed in dried tofu, and the cold dipping sauce is also tasty
✔️ Yuewang Tower and Dongfang Bridge, suitable for viewing the night scene in the evening
The above route is enough for a lazy morning start, we arrived at noon, casually ate something and then started our City walk, and retreated at 9 pm, it's no problem to get to Mianyang's high-speed train within 20 minutes before departure!
bad.deeanna
Mianyang | The Severely Underrated Treasure City
Before visiting Mianyang, many people might ask what is there to do in Mianyang? After going there, you'll find there's too much fun to be had, and one day is simply not enough!
🟠 If you only have one day to spend in Mianyang, you'll realize that unless you're a special forces soldier ticking off sights, there really isn't enough time!
🔴 Visiting Mianyang can truly be a leisurely experience, with many attractions to see. It's recommended to visit multiple times!
🟣 It's less than a 2h drive from Chengdu, and this time we're planning to leave in the afternoon.
🟢 First stop: Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County in Mianyang, the hometown of the great Yu. This area is a walking district featuring the characteristic architecture of the Qiang people, with Yuwang Bridge to the west and the Earthquake Memorial Park and Beichuan Cultural Center to the east. It has a distinctive Qiang character, where you can buy Qiang specialties and clothing. During the day, you can climb the highest tower to view the entire Qiang city, and at night, the whole district along the river is lit up with a light show, creating a beautiful nightscape.
🏠 Address: Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City - Shiquan North Street, Beichuan Banacha
🅿️ Parking: It is recommended to navigate to Yuwang Bridge. After driving there, do not cross the bridge when you see it from afar. There is a free parking lot on this side of the bridge where you can park, and then walk across the covered bridge over the river. The scenery is already beautiful from here.
🟡 Second stop: On the second day, head to Luohan Temple and Shengshui Temple, two temples that are close to each other and have different styles. The temples are large, so don't just glance over them, because there's too much to see.
| Luohan Temple has more than 50 scenic spots within, built along the mountain which is not very high, so a slow walk won't be tiring. It's suitable for families to visit. There is a steep stone staircase leading directly to the Luohan Hall, but if you're not up for the climb, you can take the slope next to it. All roads and scenic spots are interconnected, so no matter where you go, you can reach each spot.
| Shengshui Temple starts from the Auspicious Gate. Follow the stone steps slowly, and on both sides, there is a long corridor of Buddha statue sculptures, which is very spectacular. Each Buddha statue is lifelike and exquisitely crafted. Many people come here to take photos.
🥙 About food: Both temples offer vegetarian meals, Luohan Temple at 10r/person, Shengshui Temple at 15r/person. It's recommended to eat at Shengshui Temple, with over 40 dishes, very rich, and free for children. Alternatively, after visiting, you can go to Majia Alley Snack Street for some local snacks. Majia Alley is a street full of snacks, with a wide selection. The recommended 'cold dip' is a must-try.
🚌 About transportation: You can choose to drive yourself, parking is available at the temple entrance for 5r/day. Alternatively, take a high-speed train to Mianyang Station and then take a taxi or bus.
🏠 Address: Navigate to Mianyang Luohan Temple or Shengshui Temple (No. 357, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province) to get there.
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
🎫 Tickets: All the above attractions are free.
Owen Martinez
A unique and effective temple off the beaten path, Mianyang Shengshui Temple: A guide to visiting
🛕 Shengshui Temple, Luohan Temple travel tips ✅
🏞️ Attraction Information 👇
✨ Shengshui Temple, established during the Tang Dynasty's Guangming period in the year 880, was named after the 'holy water' in the first year of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengtong era, 1436.
✨ The ancient temple's original site is located below the cliff behind the current Guanyin Hall, with the present temple being constructed after 1985.
✨ According to the Mianyang County Annals of the Republic of China, Shengshui Temple is located fifteen li to the west of the county. It was built during the previous Ming Dynasty and was renovated during the Yongzheng era!
✨ Shengshui Temple is situated on the right bank of the Fu River in the western part of Mianyang City, within the Tazi Mountain Scenic Area 🏞️. It has been famous since ancient times for the 'Dragon Spring Holy Water.' Originally named 'Ganquan Temple,' its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty's Yonghui period, between the years 650 and 655, spanning over 1300 years, making it one of the oldest temples in northwestern Sichuan..
✨ As recorded in the Mianyang County Annals, there is an inscription about the 'Holy Water Dragon Spring' on the cliffs of the ancient Red Wall,
✅ which states: 'To the west of the famous mountain monastery, beneath the cliff, there is a dragon spring, and prayers for rain are always answered..!'
✨ During the Tang Dynasty's Yonghui period, it was named 'Ganquan.' In the Yuan Dynasty, it was called 'Fumingquan,' and in the Ming Dynasty, it was renamed 'Shengshui' in the first year of the Zhengtong era, 1436, when the temple was built, hence its name. The dragon spring below the cliff behind the Guanyin Hall of Shengshui Temple still exists, with the clear spring always full..!
✨ In 1991, Shengshui Temple was listed as a key temple in Sichuan Province by Mianyang City.
🎡 Travel Tips for the Scenic Area 👇
✨ Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple are located on the same mountain and can be visited together..!
✨ There are stalls selling incense and fortune-telling at the temple gate; those interested can inquire.
✨ There are many places within the temple where one can go to pray and seek blessings 🙏🙏..
✨ It's best to visit in the morning to avoid the crowds, and you can also partake in the vegetarian meal 🍽️.
✨ It's advisable to bring some cash to offer incense at the temple 🙏
✨ Luohan Temple is suitable for taking photos and checking in; it is recommended to visit Shengshui Temple first and then Luohan Temple 🛕
🎫🎫 Tickets: Not required.
📍 Address:
✨ Sichuan Province, Mianyang City, Fucheng District, North Section of Changhong Avenue, accessible by public bus 🚌 routes 33, 27, 38, 7, 8, 23.
🚗 Self-driving 👇
Shengshui Temple
attractive_brianna
Want to spend 2 days in Mianyang? Just copy this itinerary
🙋🏻♀️Hi~ I'm Ru Meng~ 🏞️Mianyang is really a surprising city, with beautiful scenery! 😭And the prices are super touching!
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Day1⃣️ Chengdu-Mianyang
Since we arrived a bit late, we rested at the hotel for a while, then walked to Ma Jia Alley. 🍛🍜🍚🍙There are so many delicious foods in the alley! ✅Be sure to try the garlic gluten skewers for five yuan each, plum blossom mini cakes, 🥔and crispy potatoes!
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Day2⃣️:
Sanjiang Peninsula
🐦The main reason we came to Mianyang was to see the seagulls. We went in February and didn't see many seagulls~ 🍞There are many vendors selling bread and seagull food by the river~ But the seagulls seem to have had enough and don't show much interest! It's all about luck when visiting here!
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⛩️Shengshui Temple & Luohan Temple
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Both temples are right next to each other, ✅and are must-visit spots in Mianyang! There are many snack vendors at the entrance of the temples. There are also some selling incense🔥, but don't buy it outside! Because most places inside the temples do not allow burning incense brought from outside🔥~
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There are hundreds of Buddha statues with different postures inside Shengshui Temple~😱It's amazing to admire the superb craftsmanship of these artisans. 📸The famous Luohan Wall is a must-visit spot in Shengshui Temple!
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Luohan Temple has a completely different style from Shengshui Temple, 🤍with white pagodas standing along the cliff, 🌈and a group of colorful Luohans in the middle of the 260 stone steps~ Truly truly stunning‼️
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At the end, 🍜don't forget to try a bowl of Mianyang Kaiyuan rice noodles! One serving is 7 yuan, and two servings are only 8 yuan!
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🏨: Baida Holiday Hotel
VentureSeeker
My Moments have been bombarded with questions! Everyone thought I went to Thailand! But actually, I'm just in Sichuan
Everyone thought I went to Thailand!
But actually, I'm just around Chengdu, in Mianyang.
Mianyang Luohan Temple was started from scratch by the abbot, Master Guoqing, who raised funds on his own. After more than twenty years of relentless effort and overcoming numerous hardships, the temple was finally built.
The temple complex is magnificent, featuring the Thousand Buddha Hall, Luohan Hall, a huge reclining Buddha, bell and drum towers, etc. Especially the lifelike Arhat statues and dragon sculptures among the 260 stone steps; the main building complex has the simple and solemn grandeur of Han Buddhism temples in northern China, with exquisite and majestic beauty.
It seems that not many people come here
It's still a niche spot for checking in
Standing in front of the majestic pagoda
Feels like being in a foreign land
Any random shot is a blockbuster💥
Check-in Strategy✅
📍: Mianyang Luohan Temple
🎫: Free! Free! Free!
🚗: About 40 minutes drive from Anzhou District for a road trip
📷: Huawei phone
Wander and Savor
It's Mianyang, everyone thought it was Thailand, but it's actually domestic
Friends circle exploded! Everyone thought I went to Thailand! In fact, I'm just in Mianyang around Chengdu.
This place has few visitors, it's really a niche check-in place. Standing next to the group of white pagodas, it feels like being in a foreign country. Take a random photo, and it can become a blockbuster💥.
Here comes a check-in guide✅:
📍Location: Luohan Temple in Mianyang
🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free!
🚗Transportation: Drive or take a high-speed train from Chengdu, only over an hour
📷Camera: Sony a7 28-200 lens
🎨Post-production software: Lightroom
🔖Tips:
🔸Using a telephoto lens can compress the depth of field and make it easier to take good pictures
🔸You can also check in at the Shenshui Temple nearby, you can refer to my previous travel notes
🔸Choosing solid color clothing can achieve better shooting effects
AURORA BROCK
Sichuan Mianyang | The serene and auspicious White Pagoda and Reclining Buddha at Luohan Temple
🏮 During the Spring Festival period, revisiting Luohan Temple in Mianyang is terrifyingly popular 😱
Luohan Temple stands vertically on the mountain peak, and the stone stairs leading up are a bit tiring 🦵;
1⃣️ Hundreds of lifelike Arhats, in a myriad of postures;
2⃣️ A forest of white stupa, quiet and solemn;
3⃣️ The reclining Buddha Shakyamuni, all in white, with a graceful posture.
Mianyang Luohan Temple is closely connected to Shengshui Temple, located at the southern end of Tazi Mountain on the right bank of the Fujiang River ⛰️. It not only has a superior geographical location, adjacent to the Baocheng Railway 🛤️ and Mianjiang Expressway 🛣️, but also has a long history 🕒 and profound cultural heritage.
1⃣️ Inside the temple, Arhats stand in rows, with hundreds of resplendent Arhat statues 🗿, each with a different form, lifelike, some with eyes closed in contemplation, some holding scriptures, smiling, dignified and sacred.
2⃣️ The most captivating is the forest of white stupas 🎈, walking among them, one feels the inner peace and tranquility. The stupa is one of the important buildings of the temple, carrying the history and culture of the temple, as well as the faith and hope of the believers 📿
3⃣️ And the most anticipated is the white reclining Buddha, lying there quietly, watching people come and go, his face still serene, transcending time and the cycle of life and death, commanding respect 🙏🏻
💚 Travel Tips 💚
👉🏻 The temple does not charge an entrance fee 🆓, free to visit, can be reached by passing through Shengshui Temple 🐾, the temple is gradually being built, with some parts still under renovation.
Violet Carter
I made a special trip to Mianyang for these two temples
I made a special trip to Mianyang to see these two temples, Shenshui Temple and Luohan Temple in Mianyang. These two temples are connected together. After entering, I felt very shocked. Although these two temples are next to each other, their architectural styles are completely different.
I wish all the best for the photo shoot.
Friends who come to Mianyang for a tour, must check in these two temples, you will fall in love with them.
Shenshui Temple
Coming here gives me a feeling of a small Leiyin Temple. Through the auspicious gate, you can see nearly a hundred statues of different shapes, almost all of which are newly built in recent years. Seeing it already feels solemn and shocking!! It's a shock that can't be captured by a mobile phone! The air and scenery along the mountain are very good for climbing, hiking, burning incense, and eating vegetarian meals... By the way, the incense here is also prosperous.
The road down from Shenshui Temple leads to Luohan Temple. After climbing 260 steps, you can see a completely different scenery from Shenshui Temple~ The tall white stupa, the photo is super out of the picture. There are 800 golden-bodied arhats in the indoor Arhat Hall, and as you walk, you will be surprised to find a golden Buddha statue! It's too shocking! You can overlook the panoramic view of Mianyang from the top, and the view is super good.
About the address
No. 357, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province
In Tencent Maps 'Temple' will appear nearby 'Visiting Temples
Theme Map' is really convenient!
By the way
You must eat noodles when you go to Mianyang
Mianyang rice noodles are too famous. I ate three bowls of noodles hh
Mrs. Cassandra Little PhD
Travel guide for Mianyang Luohan Temple
📍: Mianyang Luohan Temple
🎫: Free
🚗: About 3.5 hours from Chongqing
🅿️: Parking at the entrance is 10/R
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"Mianyang's popular Buddhist site"
"A thousand-year-old temple on the cliff"⛩️
"Mianyang's version of Thai temple group"
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A sacred and pure land in the bustling city
Feel calm and at ease in the temple
Escape the city noise
Or appreciate the surrounding scenery
Purify the restless mind
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The Luohan Temple and the Shengshui Temple are connected, and it is said that the scale of the temple ranks second in the world.
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A paradise with four wonders
It has a special status and milestone significance in the history of Buddhism in China and the world
Here is China's first, the world's second Wansheng City
Here is the largest Luohan Hall in China
Here is the only 500-nun hall in the world
Here is a 46-meter giant reclining Buddha - Shakyamuni Buddha
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The White Pagoda is also an important photo check-in spot, full of Thai temple atmosphere, Mianyang Shengshui Temple has a strong religious and cultural atmosphere, the Buddha statues are exquisitely carved, the environment is quiet, and it is a popular temple that has not been commercialized.
OliverChamberlain58
It's really not Thailand, this is the Arhat Temple in Mianyang
It's not in Thailand
It's in Mianyang, around Chengdu!
The characteristic of the Arhat Temple is that it is big, very big, extremely big. Whether outdoors or indoors, there are countless Buddha statues and various Buddha halls. The Arhat Hall, the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas is full of dozens of three-story high golden Buddhas, and the indoor Arhat Hall has eight hundred golden body Arhats. In the outdoor area, the Buddha statue group being built opposite the white tower is also extremely spectacular. You can't count them all. When you walk a long line, turn a corner, and you will find that there are endless golden body Buddha statues, which is shocking.
In addition, there are hundreds of white stupa Buddha relics, which are very famous. Many people will say it's like being in Thailand, but our Tibetan Buddhism also has a large number of white pagodas, although the shapes are slightly different.
Mianyang Arhat Temple in Sichuan
🚊Transportation: Take bus No. 38 directly from Mianyang Railway Station.
🧾Tickets: Free.
🧭Business hours: 8:00-17:00.
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Travel suggestions:
1. Don't drive by yourself, you have to go back and drive, it's too inconvenient, and there are stairs that are extremely tiring. Take a taxi directly to the west gate of the Arhat Temple (search for the temporary parking lot of the Arhat Temple). In this way, you don't have to go back, you don't have to climb stairs (if you enter from the main entrance, you need to walk many stairs to get up), it's like going directly from the back door to the front door, and then leave by taxi from the front door.
2. Shengshui Temple and Arhat Temple are two adjacent temples, you can play together, reserve one to two hours is basically enough.