You must not be unaware of this temple in Chongqing
Tourist Attraction Introduction: An ancient temple of a thousand years, boundless in Zen.
Shuanggui Hall, also known as "Fuguo Temple", was founded in the Ming Dynasty, named for the two osmanthus trees that were there when it was first built. The architectural layout within the temple is intricate and orderly, featuring the majestic Mahavira Hall, the serene Sutra Depository, and the tranquil meditation rooms with exquisite murals, each telling the stories of the past and the profundity of Buddhism. Wandering through, one seems to hear the ancient temple bells, feeling an inner peace and liberation.
Itinerary: A day of tranquility, an in-depth experience
Morning Zen Meditation: It is recommended to set out early in the morning, when the first rays of sunlight sprinkle on the glazed tiles of Shuanggui Hall, marking the best time to enter the ancient temple. Participate in the morning lessons, listen to the monks chanting, and feel the calm that comes from the bottom of your heart.
Exploration of Ancient Architecture: After breakfast, take a detailed tour of every corner of Shuanggui Hall, from the mountain gate to the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and then to the Mahavira Hall, each place has its unique history and stories. Consider hiring a guide to make the journey more enriching.
Vegetarian Meal Experience: Enjoy a vegetarian meal in the temple, appreciate the profound meaning contained in simple ingredients, and experience the Buddhist culture of 'Zen eating'.
Afternoon Meditation: Find a quiet place, whether under the osmanthus trees or in the meditation rooms, sit in meditation, empty the mind, and let thoughts drift away with the wind.
Sunset Prayers: At sunset, participate in the evening lessons, or make a silent wish in front of Buddha, allowing the soul to be completely relaxed and purified.
Food Recommendations: The Zen taste of vegetarian food
• Vegetarian Feast: In the vegetarian restaurant of Shuanggui Hall, taste the vegetarian dishes meticulously prepared with local seasonal vegetables, each dish imbued with Zen and craftsmanship.
• Bamboo Rice: Rice steamed in bamboo tubes, fragrant and simple yet endlessly memorable, is a specialty not to be missed.
Transportation Strategy:
• Self-driving: Depart from downtown Chongqing, travel about 170 kilometers along the G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, turn onto local roads, and follow the navigation instructions to arrive, with the whole journey taking about 2.5 hours.
• Public Transportation: Take a high-speed train or intercity train from Chongqing North Station to Liangping South Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Shuanggui Hall, with the trip taking about half an hour.
Shuanggui Hall is not just a religious site; it is more like a wise elder, quietly waiting for the arrival of each traveler, narrating the past and present in its unique way, guiding people to find a place of tranquility in the noisy world. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing one to forget the hustle and bustle, wishing only for time to stand still and the years to flow on. Bring a devout heart and embark on this journey of spiritual purification!
Shuangguitang is not in Liangping City in the suburbs. Not far from the city. The ticket is ten yuan, there is no gift candle inside, I bought it myself. The monastery is very compact. In general, you can go.
Shuangguitang, located in Wanzhushan, Jindai Town, Liangping District, Chongqing, Shuangguitang was built in Qingshunzhi ten years (1653), about 70,000 square meters, in 1983 was determined by the State Council as the key Buddhist monastery in the Han nationality area; In 2013, it was selected as the national key cultural relics protection unit, and in 2015 it was selected as the new Chongqing Bayan 12 scenic humanities resort category.[1] Shuangguitang has a high status in the Buddhist world and is revered as the "Zen Zuting of Southwest Buddhism".
Shuangguitang in Liangping, Chongqing, is a key temple in the country and a key cultural relics protection unit in the country. Shuangguitang is named for two osmanthus trees, which was founded in the Shunzhi decade of the Qing Dynasty (1653 AD), also known as Fuguo Temple and Wanzhu Mountain. Shuangguitang enjoys the reputation of "Zen Zuting of Southwest Buddhism", and has been continuously built for more than 200 years since its creation, with the support of emperors of the Qing Dynasty. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, Shuangguitang was listed as the "head of the jungle" with its magnificent scale, solemn temple, rich Tibetan scriptures and unique sculptures.
Shuangguitang is normally open, Trip.com misled tourists, but fortunately contacted the monastery.
Founded in the year of Qing Shunzhi, 1661, Shuangguitang was revered as "Southwest Buddhism - Ancestor Court", it is said that a large number of Buddhist abbots and abbots have been cultivated here, and they have a high position in the Buddhist community in Southeast Asia. Its name is said to be from the original temple of two ancient golden and silver laurel trees, but now no longer exist. It was used as a military station after liberation. To understand the history and story of Shuangguitang, you must ask the narrator. The 70-year-old commentator we asked, a retired Chinese teacher, was very interesting and passionate, and it was great.
It is not easy to go to Shuangguitang to Liangping South Railway Station by Wanzhou High-speed Railway, because I have not been able to find where to take the bus 302. I don’t know if it is road repair or something. Anyway, this bus did not follow the route of the Gaode map. Take, go to the central bus station can not take 302. I can only take the legendary 302 of this class at Yueda North Station, and I can't see 302 on the bus stop sign. It makes me wonder if there is any 302 of this class. It took me two hours to get on the bus. The car drove about half an hour to Shuangguiyuan. If it weren't for 302, it would have taken too much time to find 302. However, this class of 302 actually stopped in Shuangguitang for an hour, so it may be that someone chartered the car. I just got on the bus with good luck, but I can also know that 302 must be super difficult to wait. Maybe the whole line is just this bus. Shuangguitang is not big, it takes less than half an hour to walk around, it is a quiet temple.
Normal business, tickets 10 yuan, according to the certificate, 65 years old and above free tickets, occupy a large area, pleasant scenery.