Things to do in Sichuan, China: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

May 19, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Sichuan, formerly romanized as Szechuan or Szechwan, is a province in southwest China occupying most of the Sichuan Basin and the easternmost part of the Tibetan Plateau between the Jinsha River on the west, the Daba Mountains in the north, and the Yungui Plateau to the south. Sichuan's capital city is Chengdu. The population of Sichuan stands at 81 million.
Restaurants in Sichuan

1. Bao'en Temple of Meishan

Gaofeng Village, Luoping Town, Dongpo District, Meishan 620034 China
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Bao'en Temple of Meishan

2. Dege Parkhang Sutra-Printing House

No.17 Wenhua Street Gengqing Town, Dege County 627250 China +86 836 822 2096 [email protected] http://www.degeparkhang.org/index-cn.htm
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Dege Parkhang Sutra-Printing House

3. Daocheng Three Holy Mountain

In the Yading Natural Reserve, Daocheng County 627750 China
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Daocheng Three Holy Mountain

Reviewed By CasimirY - New York City, United States

The Yading Natural Reserve is exquisite and humbling and out-of-this-world beautiful - and the most exhausting thing I have ever done! ! ! Remember, it's 15,000 feet above sea level - I took high altitude pills and carried oxygen (in a blue pillow, obtained in Yading, from the Hospital), and I still was totally exhausted - and exhilarated by what I saw ! The mountain peaks, the glacial lakes, the waterfalls, the prayer flags, the thousand other people who were either crying or gasping for breath, or taking selfies, made it an unforgettable experience! Everyone on the path was going through the same thing, so people were supportive, concerned, friendly, and EAGER to have their picture taken with waiguoren "foreigners"! Prepare yourself for this visit - it can be a killer - but, by golly, it is AWESOME !!!

4. Nanwu Temple

South of Kangding County, Kangding County 626000 China +86 836 283 8237 http://explorechinatibet.com/kham-attractions/nanwu-temple/
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Nanwu Temple

5. Lingquan Temple

Lingquan Mountain, Suining China
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Lingquan Temple

6. Mount Qingcheng

Qingcheng Mountain Town, Chengdu 611844 China +86 180 8015 8435 http://www.localchinaguide.com/attractions/mount-qingcheng/
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4.5 based on 1,118 reviews

Mount Qingcheng

A natural scenic area and a holy mountain of Taoism.

Reviewed By jonascn - Singapore, Singapore

Mount Qingcheng is a short distance away from Dujianyan. There is an excitement in the desire to reach the highest peak when climbing the mountain. However the steps up the mountain is quite steep, especially the last 30 minutes and can be slippery during winter. There are porters to help you up the mountain at a cost (though one does sympathise the porters who are in their 50s too). There is also a photo taking service a the top of the mountain which a beautiful temple, especially during winter due to the thick clouds. The air is filled with the smoke from the joss sticks. There is a certain level of accomplishment amid the achy legs when you reach the top. Hence, this is well recommended for travellers looking for adventure. However, the main drawback of the area is the hidden costs you have to bear with to enjoy a complete experience. The site ticket is 80RMB. To proceed to the mountain, you have to 20 RMB for a 2 way mini bus journey to the river coast, after which you have to pay 10 RMB for a 2 way boat ride to an area closer to the mountain. There is also a 60RMB cable car to proceed to the base of the mountain before walking up. There is a need to factor in these costs when you are planning your trip. It is also difficult to avoid this payment as the journey without is much longer. Do also take note of the different operating hours during winter. It opens 8.30am to 5.30pm from May to October, and 9am to 5pm from November to April. Overall, if you can get over the hidden costs and the physical requirements, this is well worth the trip.

7. Wenshu Yuan Monastery

No.66 Wenshuyuan Street, Qingyang District, Chengdu 610017 China +86 28 8695 0699 http://www.localchinaguide.com/attractions/wenshu-yuan-monastery/
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4.5 based on 1,083 reviews

Wenshu Yuan Monastery

Reviewed By SILBERSTEINSKY

A nice temple with lovely park. Vital. Wonderful tea garden to relax and take some energy. Close to the city center

8. Chonggu Temple

at the foot of Xiannai Ri Snow Mountain, In the Yading Natural Reserve, Daocheng County 627750 China +86 836 572 7276 http://www.localchinaguide.com/kham-tour-guide/chonggu-temple/
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Chonggu Temple

9. Anyue Stone Carvings

Surrounding towns, Anyue County 642350 China
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Anyue Stone Carvings

10. Guangde Mountain

Wolong Mountain, Chuanshan District, Suining 629000 China
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Guangde Mountain

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