Douchuan Hill is situated on...
by ErnieGal
Douchuan Hill is situated on the east bank of the Fujiang River, 25km away from downtown of Jiangyou. Three majestic peaks stand in a row on the hill: Xiang Ri Peak, Fei Xian Peak and Sheng Fu Peak. A temple is built on the top of each peak. During the night, the wind chimes hanging from the mantles ring gently and beautifully. There is only one ancient path leading to one of the peaks. The other two are connected by iron-chained suspension bridge. This means of connection is so perilous it is often referred to as the 'Flying Bridge of Chuan Hill'.
"Touch the Great Buddha"
by albaaust
The other reason we went to Chengdu was to see the Great Buddha in Leshan. This was a relatively easy thing to do by ourselves. We caught a bus (see transport tip)and was able to meander our way through to eventually see the Buddha. The complex itself has a number of other interesting sights but because we had limited time our main focus was seeing the Buddha. The path itself to the Buddha is quite circuitious and does involve climbing a number of steep steps and winding your way through other "significant" places of interest. Signage is a bit confusing and geared towards mainly the Chinese tourist. I would recommend if you have time to have a look at Wuyou Temple. (see other things to do). Make sure if you arranged for a bus/taxi pickup that you go back to the original point of entry, (see warning).
Entry Cost 70 Yuan.
Wuhou Shrine
by Willettsworld
The Wuhou Shrine was combined with the temple of Liu Bei (161-223 A.D.), at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. The current temple was rebuilt in 1672. Surrounded by old cypresses and classical red walls, the temple evokes nostalgia.
The main body of the temple is divided into five sections, the Gate, the second Gate, the Hall of Liu Bei, the corridor, and the Hall of Zhuge Liang, all of which run south to north. Inside, clay sculptures of Shu Emperor and ministers stand together, making them a special feature.
The most valuable cultural relic within the temple is the stele set up in 809. This huge stele 367-centimeter (144-inch) high and 95-centimeter (37-inch) wide is called the Triple-Success Stele. The three successes are: an article written by Pei Du, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty who served four emperors in succession, calligraphy by Liu Gongquan, one of the most brilliant calligraphers in Chinese history, and a statement about the morality and achievements of Zhuge Liang.
Open: 06:30-20:00. Admission: Y60.
I want one of everything please.
Chun Xi Rd
Bright lights of downtown
Giant panda running away from me
