Beibei Wenquan Temple - 100-year-old ginkgo tree - catch the last of autumn

📍Beibei Wenquan Temple was built in 423 AD during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It was originally a branch of Jinyun Temple and was once very prosperous. It was destroyed during the Buddhist persecution of Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou and Emperor Wuzong of Tang, and rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. There are also cliff carvings of Buddha statues. In 1007, during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of Song, it was renamed Chongsheng Zen Temple. In 1259, Möngke Khan died in Wenquan Temple after being injured in the Battle of Diaoyu Fortress in Hechuan. Transportation - Self-driving: 🚗 It takes about 40 minutes from the city center. - Bus: 🚌 Take Line 6 to Beibei Station, transfer to Bus 556 and get off at Wenquan Station, then walk to the temple. There are many cars on weekends, so it is recommended to take the light rail to Beibei Station, then take a bus or taxi to the temple. The light rail station is 5 km from Wenquan Temple. Travel tips - Time: 🕙 Due to the terrain, the sun is blocked by the mountains after 3 pm on sunny days. The best time to visit is from 10 am to 2 pm. - Vegetarian meal: 🍚 You can have a vegetarian meal in the temple at noon. It is self-service, so be careful not to waste food. You need to wash your own dishes after the meal. You cannot talk while eating, and men and women must walk separately and not walk through the main hall. Nearby attractions include Jingangbei, Zhangfei Ancient Road, and Jinyun Temple. 👀 The article also mentions the cliff carvings. According to records, there were originally 16 cliff carvings of Arhats from the Xuanhe period of the Song Dynasty (1120 - 1122) in 9 locations, as well as one statue each of a servant boy and a donor.