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Things to Do  

Meeting new gods

Meeting new gods, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  WE were surprised to see so many different gods...most we had never heard of. My husbands favorite was the Playboy god 

Nothing-to-Be-Done Bridge

Nothing-to-Be-Done Bridge, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  Thjs bridge is a landmark and considered another ghost inspection point . You are supposed to walk across the bridege in three strides in orger to meet approval. 

Torture Chambers

Torture Chambers, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  These were really horrendous . Pictures are worth a million words I guess. We didn't linger too long here. 

Temple of hell

Temple of hell, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  Hell was all that it was cracked up to be .We saw it all here and worked hard on the three tests so we didn't have to stay.Walk up the steps without looking back. Crossing the wall with the right foot first , for women and finally balancing on a ball with one foot. 

Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  We thought heaven didn't look too inviting with all its goulish images and it made us somewhat worried to see the Temple of Hell. It was here we learned the three trials for ghosts who wanted to enter the nether world. Our guide saw to it we passed them all. 

Temple of Heng and Ha

Temple of Heng and Ha, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  This ancient town can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) when two officials, Yin and Wang, became Taoist recluses here . Later in the Tang Dynasty, their names were combined to mean "King of the Underworld".Not knowing much about ancient Chinese legend... 

Transportation  

Cable Ride

Cable Ride, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  Unless you're in great shape I recommend getting the cable ride to the halfway mark on the way to the Temple of Heng and Ha. You still get to climb when you get off but it saves some steps and is fun.CNY 25 return 

Shopping  

The street before Temple of Heng and Ha: Market

The street before Temple of Heng and Ha: Market, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:  We almost lost half our tour in this market at the foot of the mountain. Bargains could be had here for all sorts of souvenirs..good place to pick up some extra water too. There was an interesting assortment of good items , including chickens cooked head and all and some... 

What to Pack  

Mosquitos ???

Mosquitos ???, Fengdu

 easterntrekker Says:   Layers is best . It can get hot . Sun hat and block We were told by our guide mosquitos were terrible here . WE dressed with long sleaves and long pants and deet and sweltered in 33 degree temperatures 

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 These were really horrendous . Pictures are worth a million words I guess. We didn't linger too long here. 

 

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Fengdu

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 As soon as you make it to the street level you are presented with ...what else... a market. 

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Frightening Fengdu - Abode of Ghosts

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 Fengdu is a Ghost Town in two ways. The city itself has been deserted and the major site here are temples that were built during the Tang Dynasty which have names like 'Between the Living and the... 

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THE GHOST CITY

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Fengdu. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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