[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Huayan Temple (Updated Jun)

#Sign up for June Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 Chongqing Huayan Temple June Lotus 🪷 Exhibition 💞Recommendation reason: Huayan Temple Lotus Viewing Although the weather was hot when I went there, I found that there were still many tourists at the entrance, especially those who were keen on taking photos. Many new buildings and Buddha statues have been added 📍Address: Huayan Scenic Area, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing It is just outside Exit 3B of Huayan Temple Station on Metro Line 5, with convenient transportation. 💰Per capita consumption: Free admission. Each hall has a free incense-enhancing service, so you don’t need to bring your own incense. Entrance → Open-air Buddha → Hongfa Building → Jieyin Hall → Zhaitang → Huayan Temple Mountain Gate → Huayan Cave → Guanyin Temple → Dizang Temple

📍华岩寺 Huayan Temple #travel #china #trip #localfood Nestled in the Dalao Mountain area of Chongqing, Huayan Temple is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and rich Buddhist culture. With a history dating back centuries, the temple's architecture showcases traditional Chinese craftsmanship, featuring grand halls and intricate carvings. The Grand Hall of the Buddha, with its striking double-eaved hip roof, is a highlight. Surrounded by lush greenery and a serene lake, the temple offers a peaceful retreat. The 露天金佛 (Open-air Golden Buddha) is a must-see, towering majestically over the landscape. For spiritual seekers, Huayan Temple provides a tranquil environment for meditation and prayer. Regular Buddhist ceremonies add to the religious experience, and the on-site vegetarian restaurant serves delicious meals. This temple is easily accessible by public transport and open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free admission. In short, Huayan Temple is a must-visit in Chongqing, offering a unique escape into nature and spirituality.

As a city where mountains and rivers blend together, Chongqing's temple culture is deeply integrated into its natural and cultural landscapes. The following temples not only have beautiful scenery, but also carry a heavy sense of history and faith. They are must-visit places in Chongqing: **1. Huayan Temple (Huayan Tourist Scenic Area)** - **Recommendation reason**: The largest Buddhist temple in Chongqing's main city, it combines natural landscapes with ancient temple architecture. It is as beautiful as a painting when the lotus flowers are in full bloom in summer. **Highlights**: - The "endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky" landscape of Qibu Lotus Pond. - Huayan Cave, Golden Buddha Hall and other buildings are built along the mountain in an orderly manner. - The vegetarian food in the temple is very popular and you can experience Zen life here. - **Address**: Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District. --- ### **2. Luohan Temple (Yuzhong District)** - **Recommendation reason**: The magical collision of the thousand-year-old temple and the modern city, the filming location of "Crazy Stone". **Highlights**: - The 500 Arhat statues in the temple are of various shapes and can be regarded as artistic treasures. - While in the Jiefangbei business district, take a cyberpunk photo of "ancient temples and skyscrapers in the same frame". - **Address**: Minzu Road, Yuzhong District (near Jiefangbei). ### **3. Ciyun Temple (Nan'an District)** - **Recommendation reason**: A "combination of Chinese and Western" temple on the banks of the Yangtze River, with a unique Republican-era architectural style. **Highlights**: - The combination of blue bricks and gray tiles and European-style arched windows gives the photos a very retro feel. - Located on Nanbin Road, you can enjoy the night view of Chongqing. - **Address**: Lion Rock, Xuantan Temple, Nan'an District. **4. Baolun Temple (Ciqikou Ancient Town)** - **Recommendation reason**: A quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle of Ciqikou, an ancient temple from the Ming Dynasty. **Highlights**: - Hidden in the deep alleys of the ancient town, the flying eaves and brackets under the shade of banyan trees have a unique charm. - The "Main Hall" in the temple is made entirely of wood, without a single iron nail. - **Tips**: Visit this place while visiting Ciqikou to avoid the peak hours. ### **5. Jinyun Temple (Jinyun Mountain, Beibei)** - **Recommendation reason**: A Buddhist resort with a history of 1,500 years, Jinyun Mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist like a fairyland. **Highlights**: - The "Stone Screen Wall" in front of the temple is a relic of the Southern Dynasties and is precious and rare. - In autumn, the golden ginkgo leaves contrast beautifully with the ancient temple. - **How ​​to Play**: Combine hiking in Jinyun Mountain and feel the poetic beauty of "Night Rain in Bashan Mountain". **6. Tushan Temple (Nan'an District)** - **Recommendation reason**: "Tushan Temple" in Bai Juyi's poems, one of the oldest temples in Chongqing. **Highlights**: - Overlooking the Yangtze River and Yuzhong Peninsula, with a wide view. - You can experience the "Temple Tea House" and enjoy the river view while drinking tea. ### **Niche Easter Egg: Taping Temple (Jiangbei)** - An ancient Song Dynasty temple hidden in Tieshanping. The "Wenfeng Tower" in the temple is a rare dense-eaves brick tower in Chongqing, suitable for tourists who like to explore the hidden secrets. **Tips**: - Some temples require tickets (about 5-20 yuan), so it is recommended to prepare cash. - Respect religious customs and avoid short skirts/loud noises. - Surrounding linkage: Huayan Temple + Longmenhao Old Street, Luohan Temple + Hongyadong, Jinyun Temple + Beiwenquan. In Chongqing, temples are not only carriers of faith, but also fragments of the city’s memories. The bustling atmosphere of the mountain city and the sound of Buddhist bells coexist in a wonderful way, which is worth your time to slow down and savor.

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo-taking spot: the Main Hall. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. Huayan Temple is divided into a large temple and a small temple. The temple's hall architecture is a traditional garden-style brick-and-wood structure complex; it is divided into three halls: the Main Hall, the Shengke Patriarch Hall and the Guanyin Hall; the Jieying Hall is on the left side of the temple; the wooden reliefs of the Sixteen Arhats in the Main Hall are rare in other temples. The temple also houses the Indian Jade Buddha and many bronze, jade, stone, wood and clay statues, as well as a model of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Very suitable for checking in for vacation, burning incense and praying, and meditating! Address: Huayan Tourist Scenic Area, Jiulongpo District (northeast corner) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo spot: Zushi Hall. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. The Patriarch Hall of Huayan Temple was first built during the Qianlong period. It is located on the left side of the Zen Hall. The hall houses portraits of the 33 generations of Zen patriarchs and tablets of the temple's ancestors. In the center of the hall is a statue of Monk Shengke, the founder of Huayan Temple. It also houses the "corpse jar" where Monk Shengke passed away, as well as important cultural relics such as the "Eternal Lantern Record" stone tablet from the construction of Huayan Cave Temple in the Ji Hai year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1599). Very suitable for checking in for vacation, burning incense and praying, and meditating! Address: Inside Huayan Temple Scenic Area, Jiulongpo District Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historic site photo spot: the Medicine Buddha Hall. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. The Medicine Buddha Hall and the Huayan Temple in Datong are one of the earliest and best-preserved Liao and Jin temple complexes in my country. It was first built in the seventh year of Chongxi reign of Liao Dynasty (1038 AD) and was constructed and named based on the classic of Huayan Buddhism, the Avatamsaka Sutra. It has a history of nearly a thousand years. The temple is majestic and imposing, with simple buildings and ancient trees and flowers complementing each other, forming a beautiful picture with an antique flavor and unique Zen style. It is very suitable for checking in, vacationing, burning incense, praying, and meditating! Address: Inside Huayan Temple Scenic Area, Jiulongpo District Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo spot: Seven Buddha Pagoda Garden-Dashanmen. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. Seven Buddha Pagoda Garden-The Great Mountain Gate now only has a gate plaque with the words "Dong Tian Fu Di" written on it. The plaque is supported by two round stone bases. The shape is peculiar, but now it has become one over the centuries. You need to pass by it when you go to the Temple of the God of Wealth or other temples. There is a river on the right with many bamboos planted. If you feel tired, you can take a rest on the chair next to you. Very suitable for taking photos and checking in during vacation! Address: No. 5, Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District, Huayan Temple, No. 42 (south side) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I would like to recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo-taking spot: Chongqing Buddhist College. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. The history of the college can be traced back to the 1920s. The then abbot of Huayan Temple, Monk Juechu, believed that Buddhism would be difficult to develop without effective education. In view of the fact that young monks generally lacked Buddhist and cultural foundation, he founded the East Sichuan Buddhist United Middle School in Baoen Temple, a branch of Huayan Temple, in 1928 to provide literacy education for young monks. In 1932, the school moved to Huayan Temple and was reorganized into Tiantai Theological Seminary. After Master Juechu passed away, his successor, Master Zongjing, inherited his legacy of promoting education, reorganized the Tiantai Theological Seminary, and founded the Huayan Temple Buddhist College, which continued until the 1950s. Very suitable for taking photos and checking in! Address: No. 151, Huayan Village, Huayan Town, Jiulongpo District, Qifo Pagoda Garden Opening hours: All day

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo spot: Seven Buddha Pagoda Garden - Abbot. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. To enter the Seven Buddha Pagoda Garden - the abbot's room, you need to pass through a doorplate with the words "Jade Buddha Hall" written on it. There is a black sign next to the threshold of the abbot's room, which introduces how the abbot and other buildings came about, the names of the donors who donated for their repairs, etc. Next to it is the meditation hall, where people from the society used to be able to chant sutras and pray, and a high monk would chant sutras on their behalf. It is now closed. Very suitable for praying, worshipping, taking photos and checking in for vacation! Address: No. 5, Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District, Huayan Temple, No. 42 (south side) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo-taking spot: Huayan Pavilion. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. Huayan Pavilion is adjacent to Zhaitang. The name comes from the fact that "flower" gives people a soft, gorgeous and vibrant impression from a visual perspective, while "rock" represents hardness, stability and heaviness. The combination of the two symbolizes that the Buddhist supplies of Huayange have both beautiful and eye-catching external decorations like flowers, as well as solid internal qualities like rocks and a solemn promise to tourists. From the perspective of cultural connotation: flowers in Buddhist culture often symbolize beauty, purity, and impermanence. The rock implies that Buddhism is as firm and unshakable as a rock. When combined, they represent the beautiful and pure side of Huayange's Buddhist supplies, as well as their unwavering strength. Very suitable for praying, worshipping, taking photos and checking in for vacation! Address: No. 5, Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District, Huayan Temple, No. 42 (south side) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous cultural relic and historical site photo spot: the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. The temple provides free incense burning and volunteer explanations. As soon as you enter the gate of Huayan Temple, you can see the big golden Buddha, which is located under the golden Buddha. It is built with white marble and houses hundreds of Buddha statues. Taking photos is not allowed inside. There is a square in front of it and sutras behind it, which can purify the mind, eliminate karma, accumulate merits, and bring welfare to all living beings. Very suitable for praying, taking photos, and weekend leisure vacation! Address: Huayan Tourist Scenic Area, No. 151, Huayan Village, Zhongliangshan Street, Jiulongpo District (northeast corner) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. It is also an internet-famous city, and tourists from all over the world often come here to check in, take photos and taste delicious food. Today I recommend a famous tea-drinking and photo-taking spot: Hongfa Building. The transportation here is convenient. You can take multiple buses, subways, drive, etc. to get there. It is free to visit and has complete facilities. Burning incense in the temple is free and there are free volunteer explanations. The Dharma Propagation Building is a majestic and imposing building. It is the place where Buddhism is spread and eminent monks give lectures. There are Buddhist books nearby for fellow practitioners to read and take home. There will be calligraphy and painting exhibitions on the third floor from time to time, which is modern and fashionable, and is very suitable for taking pictures and traveling! Address: Huayan Tourist Scenic Area, No. 151, Huayan Village, Zhongliangshan Street, Jiulongpo District (northeast corner) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

#2月好地方2025 Chongqing is a world-renowned tourist and holiday city, and tourists from all over the world come to Chongqing for sightseeing and holiday. Chongqing is a rapidly developing city with beautiful natural scenery, cultural history, enthusiastic Chongqing people, and is also the capital of hot springs. Today I recommend a park attraction: Huayan Temple Park. There are hotels and restaurants around, and the transportation is very convenient. It can be easily reached whether by self-driving or taking public transportation. Here, you can feel the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. As an important religious place in Chongqing, Huayan Temple has a long history and is very popular. The temple is full of towering ancient trees and simple and elegant buildings, each of which reveals the traces of time and the charm of history. There are lakes and lotus ponds, etc., and the large area is divided into natural scenery and Buddhist temples. This time we mainly went to the natural scenery and checked in along the lake. Very suitable for taking photos, checking in, and family vacations! Address: Huayan Scenic Area, Jiulongpo District (220 meters walk from Exit 3B of Huayan Temple Subway Station) Opening hours: 08.00-17:00

At the end of 2024, I went to Huayan Temple with my friends and found a coffee + vegetarian cake shop~ Each of the freshly made vegetarian cakes has an interesting shape, such as lotus leaf and lotus root, peanut and persimmon, cherry blossom... They are exquisite, beautiful and delicious, and have various beautiful meanings! Come and visit Huayan Temple, and remember to take away the Ruyuan Coffee and Ruyuan Vegetarian Cake before you leave! Take away the gift box 🎁 and bring good luck and blessings to your family and friends~ ☕️Ruyuan Coffee and Vegetarian Cake 🗺️No. 151, Huayan New Village, Huayan Town, Jiulongpo District (Inside Huayan Temple)

Huayan Temple has a long history, dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties, and has been expanded over the years. Huayan Temple is located in Dalao Mountain, Huayan Township, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, and is named after Huayan Cave on the south side of the temple. Huayan Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple, inheriting the 32nd generation of the Linji School of Master Poshang of Shuanggui Hall in Liangping County, Chongqing, for nearly 400 years. It is a municipal-level cultural relic protection unit in Chongqing, known as the "Spiritual Realm of Bashan", and is a popular weekend destination for citizens to pray for blessings. 🪭Special Experiences: Tea Drinking/Copying Sutras/Chanting Sutras All are in Guanyin Courtyard, and all are free ✨Tea Drinking🍵 There are many bamboo tables and chairs next to a pond in Guanyin Courtyard Get your own cup and water ✨Copying Sutras✍️ There are two options: hard pen and soft pen, and it takes about 1 hour to write with a soft pen Soft pen 9:00-15:00, hard pen 9:00-16:00 (You need to wash your hands before copying sutras A volunteer sister pours petal water for you to wash your hands, which is very ceremonial, haha) ✨Chanting Sutras📖 There are two chanting activities every day at the place where you copy sutras 10:00 am and 13:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday (not on Monday) A small book with pinyin will be distributed for you to follow the master in chanting, which takes about 40 minutes ✨Volunteers Volunteers can register directly at Guanyin Courtyard 8:30 am-17:00 pm, but there is no mandatory requirement You can come earlier or later 🚶Recommended Route The temple is very large, and it is recommended to spend 1-2 hours visiting it. Mountain Gate - Mahavira Hall - Outdoor Golden Buddha - Reception Hall - Relic Building - Huayan Lake Trail - Huayan Cave - Dharma Courtyard - Guanyin Courtyard - Buyun Bridge - Dizang Courtyard - Seven-step Lotus Pond Practical Information ⏱️Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 🎫Free admission, and free incense is provided at every incense burning place, no need to bring your own. 🍚Vegetarian Meal: There are many signposts after entering the north gate of Huayan Temple, and it takes about 10 minutes to follow the signs. Lunch is served at 11:30, and I had lunch at 11:30. By 11:30, there were about 150 people in line, and the serpentine line folded three times. Cost: ¥8/person. 🚇Transportation: Exit 3 of Huadi Metro Line 5, take the escalator and go straight to the temple; Buses 891, 425, 843, etc.; there is a parking lot at the entrance for self-driving, and there are many cars on holidays.

Huayan Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple in Chongqing. It is said to have been built during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and is known as the "Spiritual Realm of Bashan". Huayan Temple is divided into the large temple and the small temple. The large temple is a traditional courtyard-style brick and wood structure built in the Qing Dynasty. It is divided into the front, middle, and rear halls, namely the Mahavira Hall, Shengke Patriarch Hall, and Guanyin Hall. The Jiying Hall is on the left side of the temple. The small temple is Huayan Cave, which is separated from the large temple by a lake and is the ancestral temple of Huayan Temple. The temple also has Huayan Lake, Guanyin Courtyard, Dizang Courtyard, and other affiliated buildings. 🚶Recommended Route: Huayan Temple Gate - Outdoor Golden Buddha - Hongfa Building - Anshan Bridge, Jiying Hall - Vegetarian Restaurant - Heavenly King Hall/Ten Thousand Buddha Hall/Guanyin Hall/Medicine Master Hall - Huayan Cave - Guanyin Garden - Buyun Bridge - Qibu Lotus Pond - Return to the gate and take Line 3/Exit the West Gate Highlights 1. Vegetarian Meal: When visiting Huayan Temple, you must try the vegetarian meal, known as the "First Vegetarian Meal in Mountain City". Huayan Temple's vegetarian meal has both the traditional taste of temple vegetarian meals and a unique flavor, making it worth a try. That's why there is always a long line at mealtime. Vegetarian meals are served at 6:30 am, 11:30 am, and 5:30 pm. The price is CNY 8 per person. 2. Tea: Located in Guanyin Courtyard, you can get a cup and a teapot, and then put down your phone and have tea and chat with your friends. It is very quiet there, and you can hear birds chirping and bells ringing, which is very healing! 3. Sutra Copying: Also located in Guanyin Courtyard. I went to copy sutras after having tea. Remember to wash your hands before copying! There are hard and soft pens, and you can choose the one you like! 4. Lotus Viewing: It is winter now, but next time I will definitely go to see the lotus flowers when they are in bloom. It must be very beautiful! Tips 1. Remember to return the way you came. There is another gate, but there is no subway outside. You have to walk a long way to get to a bus stop. 2. Be sure to wear flat shoes. The scenic area is very large, with mountains, water, and many steps. The total journey takes 2 hours, with uphill and downhill sections, which is very tiring. 3. You don't need to buy incense. There is free incense in every area of the temple. Useful Information 🎫Free Admission ⏱️Opening Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm 🚇Transportation: Take Line 5 to Huayan Temple Station, and exit from Exit 3A or 3B. Take Bus 268, 325, 425, 499, 843, or 891 to Huayan Temple Station.

Today, I went to Huayan Temple and was greeted by a sea of lotus flowers. As I stepped through the temple gate, I was met with a pond full of lotus flowers, with green leaves stretching to the horizon and pink flowers swaying in the breeze. The lotus leaves are like umbrellas, crowded together, holding crystal-clear dewdrops that sparkle in the morning light. Some lotus flowers are still in bud, like shy young girls; some are half-open, as if whispering to the Buddha; some are in full bloom, with petals spread out, revealing their yellow stamens, swaying gracefully in the breeze, like fairies from the pure land of the Buddha, untouched by the dust of the world. The sound of Buddhist chants and the fragrance of lotus flowers at Huayan Temple create a sense of peace and tranquility. In this world, the lotus flowers seem to be listening to the teachings of the Buddha, or conveying the meaning of Zen and compassion to the world. I was captivated by this beautiful scene, forgetting the troubles of the outside world, and felt my soul cleansed by the unique charm of the lotus flowers and the temple, as if I had undergone a spiritual baptism.

Located in the Jiulongpo District of Chongqing, Huayan Temple is a thousand-year-old ancient temple hidden among mountains and rivers, known as the 'First Forest of Bayu.' The temple is backed by green mountains and surrounded by lush bamboo forests, strange rocks, and secluded springs, creating a serene and tranquil environment that allows people to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The temple's architecture is ancient and grand, with exquisite carved beams and painted rafters that complement the solemn Buddha statues, showcasing the profound heritage of Buddhist culture. Among them, the Mahavira Hall and the Sutra Library are the most famous, attracting many devotees to come and worship and pray. The 'Huayan Cave' within the temple is also a major highlight, with its stalactites of various shapes blending with Buddhist culture, adding a unique mysterious atmosphere. During Buddhist festivals, the temple is filled with incense and the sound of bells, seemingly injecting a sense of peace and strength into people's hearts. Huayan Temple is a place where one can both enjoy the scenery and cultivate the mind, offering a dialogue with the soul whether seeking a journey of tranquility or experiencing the intertwining of history and faith.

🌟Highlights: Recently, the dawn redwood forest here has changed from emerald green to golden yellow and then quietly put on a fiery red makeup. Looking around, the tall and straight dawn redwoods and the rippling lake surface reflect each other like a painting, as if nature has overturned the palette. 🎨 Rows of red dawn redwoods towering into the clouds are reflected on the rippling lake. Now the dawn redwood forest has just turned yellow, but the gradient color is more atmospheric than the completely red one. ❤Recommended reasons: Walking through the redwood forest, stepping on the fallen dawn redwood leaves, looking up and seeing the sunlight shooting down through the gaps in the leaves is enough to make people forget all their troubles. The colorful scenery and the rippling lake water are like a dreamlike fairyland. Walking aimlessly like this, it seems like you have strayed into a water forest. 🍂 Address: Inside Caiyun Lake Wetland Park, Panlong Avenue, Jiulongpo Transportation: Take the rail transit loop line and get off at Caiyun Lake Station Tickets: Free 🆓 Route: Taolindu—Shanlin Misty Rain—Wind and Rain Corridor Bridge—Luhu Lugang ✅Must experience: 1. Huayan Temple Huayan Temple has gone through hundreds of years of history and is now the largest Buddhist temple in Chongqing. There are more than 300 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the temple, as well as the century-old Dan Gui, the best cinnabar red. 2. Baxia Castle Near Jiandaoshan, Zhongliang Village, you can see a building with white walls and orange tiles and a strong European medieval castle style from a distance. It is located in the jungle of strange peaks, out of place with the prosperity of the city, mysterious and quiet. 3. Zhongliang Yunling Forest Park Zhongliang Yunling is hidden in the forest, and the scenic spots along the way are all newly built. You can have fun all the way along the bike path, or you can walk along the scenic path to enjoy the scenery.

Today's weather is perfect for a walk by the Huayan Temple lake or a visit to Dizang Temple to see fossils that are over a billion years old. At the entrance and inside Dizang Temple, you can find red coral, white coral, worm fossils, and dinosaur fossils. Dizang Temple is located near the Seven-Step Lotus Pond of Huayan Temple. From the mountain gate, Buddha Cafe, or Huayan Cultural Center, walk down the steps for about 3 minutes to reach it. Huayan Temple in Chongqing, known as 'Bashan Lingjing,' is a famous tourist destination that combines mountains, water, caves, forests, and temples. If you enjoy visiting temples, this is a must-see. Tips～ - Opening hours: 08:00-17:00. - Admission: Free. - Vegetarian meals: 8 RMB/person. - Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Huayan Temple Station; Bus routes 268, 325, 891, 843 to Huayan Temple Station; Bus routes 426, 428, 478 to Chongqing Radio and TV University Station, then walk about 8 minutes to Huayan Temple. - Parking: There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. - Temple address: No. 151, Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing City.

🙏 Dear friends, today I want to share with you the charming Huayan Temple! 🌳 As soon as you step into Huayan Temple, you can feel the tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. The temple's architecture is simple and elegant, with red walls and green tiles standing out solemnly against the backdrop of green trees. 🎑 Inside the Mahavira Hall, the statues of Buddha are solemn and majestic, with incense smoke curling up, inspiring awe in people. 🌸 The garden in the temple also has a unique scenery. During the blooming season, the fragrance fills the air, making it seem like a pure land on earth. 🐦 There are also flocks of pigeons here, flying freely, adding a lot of vitality and energy to the temple. 📿 At Huayan Temple, you can calm your mind, listen to the chanting, and feel the profoundness of Buddhist culture. 🌞 Whether it's the morning sunlight shining into the corners of the temple or the beautiful shadows cast by the evening glow, every moment at Huayan Temple is mesmerizing. 💕 Huayan Temple is a place where the soul can find solace and relaxation.

Chongqing Huayan Temple is located in Huayan, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing. It is a historic temple and one of the larger temples in Chongqing. In the early 1990s, Huayan Temple already included the current main body of Huayan Temple and the Huayan Cave area. In 1998, the Seven Buddha Tower was completed and opened to the public. Around 2010, the large golden Buddha statue was built outside the main gate of Huayan Temple. Around 2020, Huayan Temple incorporated parts of the former Longmen Array Scenic Area, leading to another expansion. Around 2023, Huayan Temple underwent partial renovations, giving new life to many old relics and furnishings. The main body of Huayan Temple is undoubtedly Huayan Temple itself. Huayan Temple consists of multiple large halls connected by main roads outside and alleys inside. Due to the large scale of the Huayan Temple area, unlike some temples that are more compact inside, there is considerable space between many of the temples within Huayan Temple, with many featuring bonsai, ponds, and greenery. However, it should be noted that the Seven Buddha Tower and its garden, completed in 1998, are special areas that ordinary visitors cannot enter directly from the main gate of Huayan Temple. Instead, they must take another main road beside the gate. Speaking of the Seven Buddha Tower, it used to be possible to climb up and overlook the entire Huayan Temple, but this is no longer allowed for unknown reasons. Entering the main gate and walking towards the main hall of Huayan Temple, the road to Huayan Cave is on the left. The name of Huayan Temple also comes from Huayan Cave. It is called a cave because the Buddha statues and temples in Huayan Cave are built into the cliffside caves, forming a vertical area that resembles a miniature cliffside grotto. Additionally, there is almost always water dripping down from above Huayan Cave, creating a unique scenery. Walking further into Huayan Temple, there is a shaded downhill path lined with trees on both sides, forming a forested area. Following the downhill path leads to Huayan Lake. Huayan Lake used to be larger and even had electric boats. Dragon boat races were held during the Dragon Boat Festival, but it has seemed to shrink in recent years. The current scenery of Huayan Lake is somewhat similar to the lakes in Chongqing Garden Expo Park, but Huayan Lake is more petite, making it suitable for photography. After incorporating parts of the Longmen Array Scenic Area, Huayan Temple transformed that area into a sea of lotus flowers. In the 1990s, there were already many lotus flowers here, but it was not part of Huayan Temple. After the recent redevelopment, pavilions and other landscapes were added, along with a mist system, creating a fairy-like atmosphere. Many Hanfu-clad ladies often take photos here. Especially in July and August, when the lotus flowers bloom, Huayan Temple holds a Lotus Festival, attracting people to visit and take photos. However, from a promotional perspective, people generally think of Luohan Temple first when it comes to Chongqing temples. Luohan Temple, located near Jiefangbei, is similar to Jing'an Temple in Shanghai in terms of its positioning. Many film and television works have also been shot there, and it is complemented by the cyberpunk cityscape, giving it a unique charm. However, in terms of scale, Huayan Temple is unparalleled in Chongqing's main urban area. Many Buddhist institutions, such as Chongqing Buddhist Academy, are also located in Huayan Temple. Therefore, if you want to experience some Buddhist flavor in Chongqing, Huayan Temple is worth considering. Additionally, the Lotus Festival in July and August is a great time to visit the sea of lotus flowers, which is not easily found elsewhere in Chongqing and is perfect for photography.

🌲 Known as the 'Number One Famous Temple in Eastern Sichuan', Hua Yan Cave is one of its famous attractions. After entering through the main gate, passing through the 'Cave Heaven and Blessed Land' archway, you will arrive at Hua Yan Cave, with the Guanyin Courtyard not far away. 🌲 Hua Yan Cave offers free incense for worshipers, and the scenic spot is not crowded. Standing in front of the square of Hua Yan Cave, you can have a distant view of the Buddha statues in the grottoes on the stone wall and some calligraphy. When visiting Hua Yan Temple, you must check in at the three major halls, which are the Jieyin Hall, the Mahavira Hall, and the Hua Yan Cave. 📍 Scenic spot address: Hua Yan Cave, Hua Yan Temple, Chongqing 🚗 Transportation to the scenic spot: Chongqing Rail Transit Line 5 'Hua Yan Temple Station', Exit 3. 👍️ Must-visit attractions: Hua Yan Cave, Mahavira Hall, Jieyin Hall 🎟️ Ticket information: Free admission 💗 Other tips: 1️⃣ Hua Yan Temple offers vegetarian meals for 8 yuan per person, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2️⃣ Suggested tour route: Open-air Golden Buddha - Jieyin Hall - 'Cave Heaven and Blessed Land' Archway - Hua Yan Cave - Guanyin Courtyard - Hua Yan Lake - Seven-step Lotus Pond - Open-air Golden Buddha.

With the arrival of early summer, in addition to seeking coolness and relaxation, what other places in Chongqing are worth visiting? Hua Yan Temple, located in Jiulongpo District of Chongqing's main city, is a good choice. When summer comes, the lotus flowers in Hua Yan Temple bloom splendidly. The ancient poetic scenery of 'Endless green lotus leaves reaching up to the sky, lotus blossoms bathed in sunlight showing a unique red' can be found here. What's the most reasonable way to tour? The Hua Yan Temple scenic area is quite large, and it would take two to three hours to see it quickly. If you want to enjoy a leisurely tour, it's better to arrange a whole day. Come early in the morning for a walk, shuttle through the shaded paths, linger by the lotus pond, and frolic between the stone bridges and corridors. The natural scenery is refreshing for both the eyes and lungs. At noon, you can have a vegetarian meal in the temple to give your stomach a massage. There are two types of vegetarian meals at Hua Yan Temple. One is to join the monks and experience the temple's communal dining, and the other is to dine at the vegetarian restaurant and enjoy the high-end vegetarian flavors. After the meal, it is recommended to stroll around the main hall, take a look at the temple's culture, and appreciate the couplets and plaques that reveal the history and culture of the past. If you get tired of walking, you can also experience the intangible cultural heritage of rubbing and sutra copying. Or you can enjoy a lovely afternoon tea at the nearby Zen Tea House. A day's itinerary is thus comfortably and easily settled, leaving you pleasantly content. Transportation to Hua Yan Temple is quite convenient, as it is accessible right from the exit of Metro Line 5.

Chongqing is the best place to go alone. Hello, hello everyone, I am stupid kid Fei! I met a friend before and he asked me if there was any place suitable for going alone. In the city with heavy traffic and noisy voices every day, I always want to find a place where I can calm down! If you also like quiet places, then come to Huayan Temple❗ Huayan Temple is located in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing. It was named after the Huayan Cave on its south side. It was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and expanded many times during the Qing Dynasty and thereafter. It is now one of the most beautiful and largest temples in Chongqing and is known as the most famous temple in eastern Sichuan! 👉🏻【Check-in guide】 🛰️Navigation: Huayan Temple 🚝Transportation: Take Line 5 to Huayan Temple Station, and exit at Exit 3A 🚘Self-driving: There is a parking lot nearby🅿️. Public transportation is recommended on weekends! 🎫Tickets: Free ✅Play: You can burn incense and pray, check in and take photos, or walk along the green trails and enjoy nature! 📸【Photography location】 ☑️At the entrance, you can use a frame to compose the picture and take a picture of the golden Buddha statue! ☑️At the entrance of the Jieyin Hall, the red wall here is more prominent, and it looks better in the afternoon when there is sunlight; a little further down there is the word "缘" (Fate) ☑️Walking down to the lake, there are many places to take photos. Many yellow poplar trees are green under the sunlight! There are also some ginkgo trees by the lake, which are suitable for taking photos! ⚠️The scenery is more beautiful on sunny days, which is suitable for taking photos; if you want to be quiet, rainy days are also good, no one will disturb you, and it will be more artistic!

| 99% of people from outside Chongqing don't know about this temple!.🔹 This is a bustling place for praying 🔹 It is also a pure land in the noisy city 🔹 Huayan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Chongqing 🔹 Most tourists from outside the area still don't know about it / 🌿 Step in, and the hustle and bustle fades away, all you can see is lush greenery. The breeze blows, the chanting enters your ears, and it feels as if your soul is purified as well. ✅️ This time coming to Huayan Temple, I also discovered some hidden benefits ① The temple provides free incense for visitors, no need to buy it outside ② Guanyin Courtyard: free 'Ba Ba' tea (wash and put the cup back after drinking), free scripture copying and chanting ③ Vegetarian meals: 8 yuan per person for a full meal, with 4-5 vegetarian ingredients, including soup, the dishes change daily, but they are all prepared by hardworking volunteers, you can add as much as you eat, no waste allowed, and you need to wash and return the dishes and utensils Breakfast: 6:30, Lunch: 11:30, Dinner: 17:30 / ✅️ The scenery inside Huayan Temple is serene, known as the 'Spiritual View of Ba Mountains', every step is a beautiful view / ▶️ Address: Huayan Temple, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing ▶️ Ticket: None (Free) 🚇 Subway Line 5 Huayan Temple Station - Exit 3B, 2 minutes walk to the temple gate 🚗 Drive to Huayan Temple for navigation, there is a parking lot ✅️ A place for the soul to take a little rest, waiting for you to find that peace and harmony.🍃

visiting the Big Golden Buddha before leaving the city recommend time - more then 1 hour

Huayan Scenic Area One of the most interesting and challenging places.The place is composed of waterfall, valley,waterfall,cliff and eagle path give you all, challenging but fun.There is also a bamboo forest on the way,skyhole.A person needs to be careful and watchful and also hold on to the chains.After that you can safely enjoy ..