Never thought a temple could be this beautiful—it's like "walking in a painting"!

Luohan Temple in Chongqing is located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. It is one of the key Buddhist temples in the Han Chinese region of China, a national key cultural relic protection unit, and the site of the Chongqing Buddhist Association. It was originally built during the Zhiping period of the Northern Song Dynasty. The temple is named for housing over 500 Arhat statues and features an ancient Buddha rock over 200 meters long, with more than 400 Song Dynasty cliff carvings of Buddha images. There are also ancient buildings such as the Ming Stele Pavilion, Guanyin Hall, and Maitreya Pavilion. The Mahavira Hall contains sixteen statues of venerables, Ming Dynasty bronze statues of the "Western Three Saints," and many Buddhist art treasures including the Burmese "Jade Buddha of Shakyamuni’s Enlightenment." 🚌 Transportation Guide - Rail Transit: Take Line 1 or Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station and exit from Exit 6; you can also take Line 6 and get off at Xiaoshizi Exit 6 to reach the temple directly. - Bus: Buses 105, 111, 112 Inner Ring, 114, and others serve the area. - Walking: The temple is accessible on foot from Jiefangbei or Hongyadong. 🏡 Accommodation Overview Most accommodations are concentrated near Jiefangbei, such as the high-end Westin Hotel Jiefangbei, offering high-quality service and city views. There are also economical chain hotels like 7 Days Inn and Hanting, which offer great value and convenient access to transportation, shopping, and dining. 🍸🍸🍜 Dining Overview The surrounding area is rich in cuisine, featuring various Chongqing specialty hotpots like Peijie Old Hotpot. Jiaochangkou Night Market offers a variety of snacks such as grilled skewers, spicy and sour noodles, and cold shrimp. The temple also provides vegetarian options where you can enjoy light vegetarian meals. 🌴🌴 Must-Visit Attractions - Luohan Hall: Houses 524 statues including 500 Arhats, 18 venerables, and 6 Bodhisattvas, crafted with raw lacquer molding technique, with delicate shapes and lifelike expressions. - Ancient Buddha Rock: Stone walls flanking the temple entrance passage, over 20 meters long, embedded with Song Dynasty cliff carvings of Buddha images. - Caishen Hall: Known locally as the "Wealth Prayer Sanctuary," dedicated to the Five Directions Gods of Wealth. - Mahavira Hall: Contains sixteen venerable statues, Ming Dynasty bronze statues of the "Western Three Saints," and a replica of the Indian mural "Shakyamuni Leaving the Palace to Become a Monk." 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Leisure and Entertainment You can get a transparent film card inside the temple and collect stamps as souvenirs, and take photos at the Heart Buddha Wall. Nearby, you can experience the Yangtze River Cableway to enjoy views of the two rivers, or visit Hongyadong to experience traditional Bayu architecture. 🛣🌴 Surrounding Environment Nearby attractions include the Yangtze River Cableway, Hongyadong, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, and Baixiangju. The Yangtze River Cableway is a unique transportation mode and city symbol of Chongqing; Hongyadong features stilted buildings and enchanting night views; Jiefangbei is a landmark building in Chongqing and a great place for shopping and leisure; Baixiangju is a popular check-in spot where you can experience Chongqing’s unique terrain.