[2024 Shifang Attraction] Travel Guide for Luohan Temple (Updated Nov)
Temples
Address:
Shanggulou St, Shifang Shi, Deyang Shi, Sichuan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Luohan Temple
The Luohan Temple in Huyi was first built in the early years of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (58-61 AD), initially named the White Horse Zhaojue Temple. Later, Emperor Hui of the Western Jin Dynasty issued a decree to rebuild and rename it as the 'Xingxiang Temple' (the 'Imperial Decree Stele' is well preserved in the temple) in the first year of Taian (302 AD). The eminent monk Master Pu Jue was invited to the palace as the national teacher, and he was granted a thousand acres of land to build a hundred halls and thousands of tile houses, covering an area of 66 square kilometers.
In the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed the 'Zhuangyan Temple'. At that time, 'there were wide halls and pavilions, with a thousand pillars, and the secret scriptures of yoga were widely spread', making it a large-scale Tantric venue. In the third year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1405), it was rebuilt and renamed the Luohan Zen Temple; it was rebuilt many times in later generations, and after several calamities, only the Zhufodian, an ancient wooden structure, remains today.
The existing Zhufodian in the temple is five rooms wide and six pillars long, with a hipped roof, and there is a corridor outside that can be accessed all around. It enshrines Sakyamuni Buddha and Zhunti Bodhisattva. There have always been rumors that this building was built in the Yuan Dynasty, but compared with several Yuan Dynasty buildings in and around Guanzhong, it is more likely to be a building from the middle and late Ming Dynasty.
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This sanctuary in the bustling city - Luohan Temple in Chongqing
A long journey of two thousand miles, just to come to this sanctuary in the bustling city - Luohan Temple in Chongqing. In the hustle and bustle of the Liberation Monument, this ancient temple is like a sanctuary in the bustling city, quietly waiting for your discovery. It is located next to the Xiaoshizi light rail station, with convenient transportation, and is a travel destination you should not miss.
The incense of Luohan Temple is very prosperous, which shows the great charm here. The attractions here are absolutely not to be missed. The architecture in the temple is unique and very suitable for friends who like to shoot ancient style or classical architecture. You can stroll around here for half a day, find your favorite angle, whether it is the majesty of the main hall or the delicacy of the statues, it will make you linger.
There are more than 500 statues in the temple, each of which is carved very delicately. After entering the temple, you can receive incense and pray for yourself and your family. Many local residents in Chongqing will come here to seek wealth and marriage, which shows its great influence. For ancient style lovers, this is a good place to shoot, whether it is the style of the building or the expression of the Buddha, it can add a lot of charm to your lens.
So, don't hesitate anymore, come to Luohan Temple in Chongqing to feel the tranquility in the bustling city! The address is near Exit 6 of Xiaoshizi Light Rail Station, with convenient transportation, and we look forward to your visit. Here, you will have a unique travel experience and let your photos record the beauty of this moment.