Visiting a local temple whilst in Chengdu
Qingyang literally means ‘green ram’ and the temple got its name from the two blue-green goats made of bronze in the main hall of the temple (Sanqing Hall). I don’t know why but I didn’t take any photographs of the goats so I have used two photos from the internet.
The temple was originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), which is a period in Chinese history when Taoism was flourishing. Over time the temple has been partly destroyed mainly from natural disasters and wars, and most of the parts of the temple that remain in existence are restorations from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
The Octagonal Pavillon at the front part of the temple is really beautiful and set within a lovely garden of lush green plants and trees where pillars are spectacularly decorated with dragons.
The grounds of the temple are really well maintained. Lots of different things to see including, the ying/yang symbol as well as the Chinese zodiac animals depicted in one of the pavilions.
The temple grounds were pretty quiet really with only a few locals lighting incense and our guide told us that there are often nuns and monks training at the Two Immortals Monastery toward the back of the temple; unfortunately on the day I went I didn’t see any.
A lovely temple in beautiful grounds so well worth my visit.
Carissa Hickling said:
Gorgeous pics! And certainly worth a visit. 🙂
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carentaylor said:
I imagine a very enjoyable trip to this lovely temple and grounds:-) The details you capture are always so interesting, both in your pictures and factual information! A lovely post Sue ~ Thank you for sharing 🙂
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Sophie said:
Aaaaaaaah Sichuan, one of my favorites!!! And I loved Chengdu although I didn’t visit this temple. The vegetation all around represents well what i remember about the city though, especially the nice parks and gardens where you could be proposed massages anytime you were sitting on bamboo chairs while relaxing and drinking tea.
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Little Miss Traveller said:
Really beautiful, I especially liked the octagonal pavilion, it’s so ornate.
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Rotwein Wanderer said:
I like the shape of the pavilion and the 12 zodiac symbols – I can recognise mine!
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Vicky T. said:
It’s always a wonder how people at that time build such magnificent buildings. This is definitely a place worth visiting
Vicky
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feralc4t said:
It all looks so elegant and well crafted. Thanks for the quick tour 🙂
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sileas said:
Another quaint looking temple – Chinese culture and heritage are incredibly rich!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Carissa – very kind.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Caren for your lovely comment. Always lovely to hear from you.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Marion. It was a really lovely place to visit.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Glad you can. Thanks as always for stopping by.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Vicky.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Most welcome. Glad you stopped by. Thank you very much.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes and so different all throughout China.
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Rotwein Wanderer said:
I’m enjoying it!
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kokodynia said:
I love to see any chinese traditional buildings, temples, houses, old villages – these roofs and unique charm. I think this old architecture of Cina is very calming. I have purchased beautiful book with photos of China and I own very old book about Asia, I think is older than 1918 but has not the front page… While I feel sad I am reading these books so often 🙂
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carentaylor said:
🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
How lovely (not about you ever being sad of course) but that you have such lovely books.
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sidran said:
Such a serene peaceful temple-ideal for meditation.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so much for stopping by.
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