Baoyensi Temple, Mianyang, Sichuan | Do you know why it's called "Baoyensi Temple"?

🚩Introduction📖 Baoyensi Temple, officially known as Chixiu Baoyensi Temple, is located in Pingwu County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province. It is the best-preserved Ming Dynasty palace-style Buddhist temple complex in China. 🏰 It was built in the 5th year of the Zhengtong reign of the Ming Yingzong Emperor (1440), more than 560 years ago. It is known as the "Palace in the Deep Mountains" because it was designed to imitate the layout of the Forbidden City in Beijing. 🌿 Transportation🚗 - Self-driving: From Chengdu, take the Chengmian Expressway and Pingwu Expressway directly to Pingwu County. The drive takes about 3–4 hours. 🚙 - Public transportation: There are long-distance buses from Mianyang Central Station and Pingzheng Bus Station to Pingwu County, about every half hour. 🚌 Opening hours⏰ - Open year-round from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Tickets🎫 - CNY 40 per person Discount policy👶👵🏻👨‍✈️ - Children: Free for children 1.2 m (inclusive) and under; half price for full-time students with a valid ID (undergraduate and below). - Seniors: Free for seniors 60 years old (inclusive) and over. - Military personnel: Free for active military personnel, veterans, and the families of martyrs, military personnel who died in the line of duty, and military personnel who died of illness with a valid ID. - People with disabilities: Free with a valid ID. - Journalists: Free with a press card and ID card. - Hebei residents: Free with a valid ID card. Highlights👀 1. Murals and paintings: Murals and paintings comparable to those of Fahaisi Temple in Beijing, a true reflection of the exquisite architecture of the Ming Dynasty. 🖼️ 2. Rotating sutra repository: The only rotating sutra repository from the Ming Dynasty in China, located in Huayan Zang. 🌀 3. Thousand-armed Guanyin statue: A rare art treasure, the thousand-armed, thousand-eyed Guanyin statue in the Great Compassion Hall is carved from a single piece of nanmu wood. 🙏 4. Dougong brackets: Dougong brackets are everywhere in the temple, with more styles than those in the Forbidden City. 🏺 5. Golden silk nanmu: The buildings are all made of golden silk nanmu, which is said to be "insect-proof, bird-proof, and spider-proof." 🌳 Travel tips💡 - Clothing: Wear comfortable shoes, as you may need to walk a distance. - Respect: Respect local religious beliefs and customs, keep quiet, and do not disturb people engaged in religious activities. - Environmental protection: Do not litter, and protect this ancient cultural heritage. Come to Baoyensi Temple and experience a journey through time! 🌟