#Qiqu Mountain Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Temples
Address:
Zitong County, Mianyang City
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 09:00-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
Phone:
0816-8229901
Mianyang Qiqu Mountain Grand Temple—The Birthplace of Wen Chang Emperor and Wen Chang Culture | You're really having a blast!
Address, Mianyang City, Zitong County, Sichuan Province
Qiqu Mountain Grand Temple is the ancestral temple of Wen Chang Emperor, the god of literature in the native Chinese religion Taoism, originally built during the Jin dynasty for the worship of Zhang Yazhi by the people of Shu. The Qiqu Mountain Grand Temple was initially established at the end of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (around 390 AD).
In the fourth year of Xianping in the Northern Song Dynasty (1001 AD), the lunar July, Zhao Heng conferred the title 'Yingxian Wang' on Zhang Yazhi.
In the sixteenth year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1146 AD), the Grand Temple was expanded, and thereafter, from the end of the Southern Song Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, a period of 600 years, it was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt.
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Hundred-Foot Tower was destroyed by fire. In the tenth year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1732 AD), it was rebuilt.
The statue of Wen Chang Emperor riding a white mule in the Wen Chang Main Hall was cast in the first year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1628 AD).
To the south of the Wen Chang Hall is the 'Bai Te Hall,' built during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1368—1398 AD).
In the twenty-fourth year of the Republic of China (1935 AD), during the construction of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, the Qiqu Mountain Grand Temple was divided in two.
Penelope Carmichael
Chengdu Suburban Tour - Qiqu Mountain Wenchang Temple
Sichuan Province Mianyang City Zitong County Qiqu Mountain Wenchang Ancestral Temple
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✨Beautiful natural and cultural scenery
✨Ancient architectural complex spanning the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties with a long history
✨The oldest nearly 2000-year-old ancient cypress forest
✨In the north there is Confucius, in the south there is Wenchang, known as the ancestral home of the Wenchang Emperor
✨Kuixing Tower has left countless marks of scholars seeking education
✨It's also a great spot for taking photos and checking in
HARRISON MATHIS
Mianyang·Dadian
Built in the 15th year of Taiyuan during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, rebuilt in the 12th year of Hongwu during the Ming Dynasty, and renovated in the 10th year of Yongzheng during the Qing Dynasty.
Located at No. 2 Cuiyun Lang Road, Zitong County, Mianyang City, covering an area of over 13,000 square meters, it consists of 23 halls and pavilions. The Gui Xiang Hall and Pan Tuo Hall are Yuan Dynasty buildings, the Feng Dong Tower, Bai Te Hall, Jia Qing Hall, Qi Sheng Palace, Guan Di Temple, Wang Shui Pavilion, and Guan Xiang Tower are Ming Dynasty buildings, the Bai Chi Tower and Wen Chang Main Hall are Qing Dynasty buildings, and the rest are buildings from the Republic of China.
1️⃣ The main gate of the Dadian is named Bai Chi Tower, known as a famous building in Western Shu, also known as Zhong Xiao Tower, with a width of 21 meters, a depth of 12 meters, a triple hip-and-gable roof, and in the center of the second floor, there is a sculpture of Kuixing that is over 4 meters tall.
2️⃣ The Wen Chang Main Hall is 12.3 meters high, 22.5 meters wide, 21.5 meters deep with four bays, a single hip-and-gable roof, flanked by bell and drum towers, and connected to the Gui Xiang Hall at the back.
3️⃣ The Gui Xiang Hall is 11.2 meters high, 19.94 meters wide, 15.67 meters deep, with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, housing an iron-cast image of Wen Chang Di Jun from the 15th year of Hongzhi during the Ming Dynasty, which is 4 meters tall, accompanied by two attendant deities each 2.5 meters tall, and both sides feature murals of Wen Chang faith painted during the Qianlong period.
4️⃣ The Guan Di Temple is located to the right of the Wen Chang Main Hall, with a building area of 225 square meters, 15 meters high, 15 meters wide, 15 meters deep, a single-eave hip-and-gable roof, housing a statue of Guan Di that is 5 meters tall.
The Dadian of Qiqu Mountain is the ancestral temple of the God of Prosperity, Wen Chang Di Jun, and the birthplace of Wen Chang culture, hence also known as 'Di Xiang'. The Dadian more completely displays the architectural styles from the Yuan Dynasty to the Republic of China, making it a precious material resource for studying the history of ancient Chinese architecture.
⭐ Zhang Yazi was a person from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, exhibited miracles, and later became Wen Chang Di Jun, in charge of literature affairs, presiding over the imperial examinations.
⭐ Emperor Xuanzong of Tang fled westward and passed Qiqu Mountain, where he dreamed of Zhang Yazi, and later held a grand sacrifice in memory, posthumously appointing Zhang Yazi as the Left Prime Minister, with successive emperors bestowing further titles, until Emperor Renzong of Yuan officially titled him Wen Chang Di Jun.
⭐ Inside the Guan Di Temple, to the left of the statue of Guan Yu are Guan Ping, Guan Xing, and Wang Fu, and to the right are Zhou Cang, Guan Suo, and Zhao Lei.
JOSIAH LUCAS
The ancient cypress forest that has been around for thousands of years is hidden here, it's worth a visit!
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📍: Qiqu Mountain Temple Scenic Area
🚗: 2.5h drive from Chengdu
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The ancient architectural complex of Qiqu Mountain Temple is relatively well preserved
The temple is built in the style of a royal palace
There are palace walls on the outside
There are halls and gardens inside
There are countless ancient cypresses around the temple
It's really too spectacular and shocking
Walking in the ancient cypress forest, there is a feeling of time travel
Choose a good weather, invite your friends and family to set off!
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Thank you for reading
See you next time!
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