Chengdu | Qingyang Palace • Check in at the first Taoist temple in western Sichuan.

| Qingyang Palace • Check in at the first Taoist temple in western Sichuan. Qingyang Palace - an ancient and long-lasting place for blessings 🙏 Qingyang Palace, a Taoist temple with a history of thousands of years, can be traced back to the distant Zhou Dynasty. It was initially named Qingyang Si. After experiencing vicissitudes, the magnificent Tang Dynasty buildings were unfortunately destroyed by war during the Ming Dynasty. Today, the Qingyang Palace we see is mostly a masterpiece carefully rebuilt during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1667-1671). It covers a large area, about 120,000 square meters, and is known as the "Crown of Taoism in Western Sichuan" and the "First of the Southwest Jungles". It is also famous in the national Taoist community. What is unique is that Qingyang Palace is the only Taoist temple that worships the emperor, highlighting its extraordinary status. 📍Location guide: Qingyang Palace is quietly located at No. 9, Section 2, West First Ring Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu, with convenient transportation. Whether you take Metro Line 5 to "Qingyang Palace" station and walk for a while to arrive; or take multiple bus lines such as 35, 82, 151, 165, etc., and get off at "Qingyang Palace" station, you can easily reach it. Self-driving tourists please navigate to "Qingyang Palace", but please note that there are limited parking spaces nearby, and it is recommended to consider public transportation first. 🕰️Opening hours: Every day from the beginning of the morning light (8:00) to the sunset (17:00), Qingyang Palace is waiting for your visit. 🏞️Check-in highlights: Stepping into the mountain gate, the ancient and solemn atmosphere is coming, the Qingyang statue stands tall, and it is an excellent background for taking photos. In the main hall, Taoist gods are solemnly worshipped, and the incense is lingering. It is a spiritual place for believers and tourists to pray and pray. The Bagua Pavilion is famous for its exquisite shape and profound cultural heritage. It supplies Lao Tzu riding a green cow, showing the Taoist style. The Sanqing Hall is known for its simple and elegant architectural style, and it worships the supreme Sanqing Zunshen of Taoism, which is awe-inspiring. In addition, don't forget to visit the legendary "Ginseng Fruit Tree" and take a look at the mysterious style of the location of "Journey to the West". 🍽️Food experience: In Qingyang Palace, you might as well taste authentic vegetarian noodles and vegetarian tea, and let your taste buds also immerse in this tranquility and simplicity. 📝Warm reminder: Please respect Taoist culture and traditions, keep quiet, and take care of the environment. Chengdu is rainy in summer, please bring rain gear and take sun protection measures. During the tour, please pay attention to the safety of your feet, do not climb ancient buildings or trees, and jointly protect this precious cultural heritage.