[2025 Dayi Attraction] Travel Guide for Chuanwang Palace (Updated Jul)

Hidden in Dayi County, Sichuan, Chuanwang Palace is an ancient temple that combines architectural styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is said to have been built to commemorate Li Bing, a hero of flood control in the Shu region. Nestled in the mountains, this palace features red walls, black tiles, and intricately carved beams, exuding a rich historical atmosphere as if time has stood still here. **Highlights**: ・Stroll through the quaint courtyards and admire exquisite wood carvings and Taoist murals ・Climb to the top of the temple for a panoramic view of layered mountain ranges, experiencing the harmony of nature and culture ・Participate in blessing activities at the temple to immerse yourself in traditional Taoist culture **Travel Tips**: It takes about 1.5 hours by car from Chengdu, making it an ideal destination for travelers who enjoy history and natural scenery. Chuanwang Palace is not just a historical site but also a tranquil place where the soul can find peace. Visit here to feel the ancient charm shaped by time and rediscover inner serenity.

| A Hidden 'Three Teachings' Ancient Temple in the Deep Mountains of Chengdu. 🔸 Located 5 kilometers from the ancient town of Xinchang, by the Hujiao River, there is a temple hidden in the deep mountains. It was initially built by ancestors to commemorate Li Bing's water control achievements and later evolved into a temple integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, with a history of over 400 years. 🔸 The main hall enshrines a statue of Li Bing, the King of Sichuan, and the side halls enshrine statues of Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Lü Dongbin, and Zhang Sanfeng. It is a typical temple integrating the 'Three Teachings' of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism‼️ 🔸 Chuanwang Palace is characterized by the architectural style of western Sichuan. All buildings are wooden structures, and the temple breaks the traditional symmetrical layout of temples. The overall structure is a three- or four-entry courtyard, with a long corridor running through the temple, extending along the riverbank in a T-shape, gradually rising to connect to an octagonal pavilion. Each door and window offers a scenic view, a rare arrangement. ✅ In 2013, it was designated as a national key cultural relic protection unit. — 📍 Location: Chuanwang Palace, Dayi County, Chengdu, about 2 hours from downtown Chengdu 💰 No admission fee 🅿️ The temple has a small parking lot, or you can park on the roadside open space ⭕ The temple has recently reopened after renovations. The second floor is no longer accessible due to wooden structure decay, but you can explore the first floor. ✅ After visiting, you can continue walking forward. Not far away is Foziyan, an ancient temple with a unique charm for photography. ⛩️ There are many ancient temples and stone carvings in the Dayi and Qionglai areas, which you can visit along the way. ⌛ Our itinerary this time is: Xinchang Ancient Town (Bishan Temple) — Chuanwang Palace — Foziyan — Yaoshi Rock — Yuantong Temple — Shisun Mountain Cliff Carvings — Check-in at the suspension bridge from the movie 'Lost and Love' on the way back. You can refer to this itinerary. ✅

A feature of Shu area! The Fairy Cave Mansion by the roadside beneath the reservoir! ☞ The Chuanwang Palace in Xinchang, Dayi, was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, destroyed in the Qing Dynasty, and rebuilt in the style of antiquity in 1926 during the Republic of China period. It was constructed according to the terrain, full of variations, and looks like a picture frame with a view! The three-story wooden building of the Sanqing Hall is quite imposing! The architecture follows the mountain's contour, and upon closer inspection, the internal structure is quite complex. The builders used a variety of roof connections and courtyard layouts to connect all the roofs of the building together, from the mountain gate to the main hall, with pavilions, terraces, and towers, everything that should be there is there. The temple blends harmoniously with the surrounding landscape, resembling a large garden. The last courtyard's Sanqing Hall is actually built with a four-eaved Xieshan-style roof, which looks like a Tusi fortress from a distance and is very spectacular! The temple was originally dedicated to the Lord of Sichuan, but later evolved into a temple that combines Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The front hall enshrines a statue of the King of Sichuan - Li Bing. The side halls enshrine statues of Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Lü Chunyang, and Zhang Sanfeng. The left and right side halls both house ancestral spirit tablets that have been moved there by the local people... Transportation: Navigate to Chuanwang Palace, self-driving is recommended, there are about ten parking spaces at the entrance, and parking is quite convenient. Admission: Free. Surroundings: Xinchang Ancient Town, Fozhi Rock, Yaoshi Rock, Shisun Mountain Cliff Carvings, Pingle Ancient Town, Xilai Ancient Town...

🌲【Chengdu 1 hour】Natural oxygen bar, so beautiful!✨ Recently, the smog in Chengdu is really unbearable, take advantage of the good weather to go to this place to wash your lungs! Starting from the west gate of Chengdu, it only takes one hour to reach the destination. The route is as follows: 📍Step one: Navigate to Dayi Chuanwang Palace. There is a small parking lot outside the Chuanwang Palace, free parking. This palace was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty to commemorate Li Bing. It is now a temple of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and it is also a national key cultural relics protection unit. 📍Step two: After visiting the Chuanwang Palace, walk forward for five or six hundred meters to reach the Buddha Rock. From the stone steps next to the main road, you will see a temple built against the mountain. Although the temple is not large, it is very clean. The temple faces the lake, and you will feel a breeze when you enter, and there are solid wood fences for tourists to rest. 📍Step three: Return to the highway from Buddha Rock, opposite is a red stone step. Walk along the stone steps for about ten minutes to reach the Thousand Hands Guanyin Hall. There is a red bean tree full of red fruits. Continue to go up, you will come to a large platform outside the Medicine Buddha Hall, from here you can overlook the entire reservoir, a pool of green water is as beautiful as a green gem embedded in the mountain. 📍Step four: Have lunch in Xinchang Ancient Town, the representative food is Dayi Intestine Blood Hot Pot. The lunch time in Xinchang Ancient Town can be decided according to your own itinerary. If you get up late, go to Chuanwang Palace first and then go to Xinchang for lunch; if you leave early, visit the attractions first and then go to Xinchang for lunch. The round trip route will pass through Xinchang Ancient Town. Route navigation📍: Chuanwang Palace Tour route: Chuanwang Palace → Buddha Rock → Guanyin Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall → Dahongyan Suspension Bridge → Xinchang Ancient Town Tickets🎫: All the attractions are free Food and drink: A few kilometers away is Xinchang Ancient Town, where the intestine blood hot pot is very delicious. The trick to choosing a restaurant is that the place with many people usually tastes very good😁🤣 You can enjoy the fresh air of nature! Hurry up and set off!🌲