Qingyang Palace（青羊宫） Travel Guide
Nov 10, 2024
by orient china travel
Here is an English travel guide for Qingyang Palace:
General Introduction
Qingyang Palace is a renowned Taoist temple located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It has a long history and is known as the "First Taoist Temple in Western Sichuan" and one of the famous Taoist temples in the country1.
Qingyang Palace is a renowned Taoist temple located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It has a long history and is known as the "First Taoist Temple in Western Sichuan" and one of the famous Taoist temples in the country1.
Location and Transportation
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- Location: It is situated in the western part of Chengdu, at No. 9, West Section 2, First Ring Road, Qingyang District.
- Transportation: You can take public buses such as Routes 34, 42, and 58 and get off at the Qing Yang Gong Station (bus stop). Alternatively, you can take Subway Line 5 and get off at Qingyang Palace Station, and then walk to the destination1.
Opening Hours
It is generally open from 08:00 to 17:00 every day (subject to change, so it is advisable to check in advance)1.
It is generally open from 08:00 to 17:00 every day (subject to change, so it is advisable to check in advance)1.
Ticket Information
The entrance fee is 10 RMB per person. Students with valid student IDs can enjoy a half-price discount. Free admission is available for children under 1.2 meters in height, people over 60 years old (with valid identification), active-duty military personnel, disabled people, and emergency management personnel (with relevant valid certificates)1.
The entrance fee is 10 RMB per person. Students with valid student IDs can enjoy a half-price discount. Free admission is available for children under 1.2 meters in height, people over 60 years old (with valid identification), active-duty military personnel, disabled people, and emergency management personnel (with relevant valid certificates)1.
Attractions
- Sanqing Hall: One of the main halls in Qingyang Palace. It was built during the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in the 8th year of Tongzhi's reign during the Qing Dynasty. The building has an area of over 1,600 square kilometers. The walls, windows, and pillars are colorfully and exquisitely decorated with carvings such as flowers and two lions playing with silk balls. Inside the hall, there are two bronze goats. The one on the left is said to be transformed by the servant of the Green Emperor and can cure all diseases. Tourists like to touch the part of the goat's body that corresponds to their own pain area, hoping to reduce the pain.
- Eight Trigrams Pavilion: It is an octagonal building built on a square pedestal with a colored glazed dome. It was erected without using a nail or wedge. The structure is very stable and has withstood the erosion of wind and rain for hundreds of years. The square pedestal and round pavilion body follow the Taoist philosophy of "the sky is round and the earth is square". In the middle of the pavilion is a vividly carved sculpture of Laozi riding on a black goat.
- Hunyuan Hall: Tall and majestic, it is one of the significant buildings in Qingyang Palace.
- Gongde Hall: It is dedicated to the worship of Confucius and is decorated with ancient Chinese characters, testifying to the importance of Confucianism in Chinese culture2.
Cultural Experience
Visitors can experience the profound Taoist culture here. You can observe Taoist rituals, appreciate the ancient Taoist scriptures and cultural relics, and feel the peaceful and solemn atmosphere of the Taoist temple. There may also be traditional Chinese cultural performances such as opera and calligraphy from time to time2.
Visitors can experience the profound Taoist culture here. You can observe Taoist rituals, appreciate the ancient Taoist scriptures and cultural relics, and feel the peaceful and solemn atmosphere of the Taoist temple. There may also be traditional Chinese cultural performances such as opera and calligraphy from time to time2.
Precautions
- Please respect the religious beliefs and customs of Taoism. Keep quiet and maintain good order when visiting the temple.
- Do not touch or damage the cultural relics and facilities in the palace.
- Wear comfortable shoes as the ground may be uneven in some areas of the temple.