Qingyang Taoist Temple

Qingyang Temple (Green Ram Temple) is one of the most famous Taoist temples in China. It is conveniently located in the northwest part of Chengdu, an old part of the city.

The most magnificent building is the Eight Trigrams Pavilion. Built on square foundations, with a colored glazed dome on top, this octagonal building reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy that “the sky is round and the earth is square”. There are eight pillars with dragons drawn in relief in the corridor, and colorful caissons and the symbols of eight trigrams are ornately arranged across its ceiling.

Wandering through the temple, you can find some locals eating and chatting at the teahouse, this is a traditional and extremely popular pastime for the people of Chengdu. If you have time, joining the locals for a pleasurable afternoon at the teahouse is an excellent way to relax and enjoy the leisure life.

Admission fee: RMB ￥ 5 per person
Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Publishes at : 07-08-11 11:45

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