Chengdu Daci Temple has a long history, profound cultural heritage, and a prosperous location. It still maintains a quiet campus and towering ancient trees. It is a must-see attraction for Buddhist lovers. After the recent improvement in the epidemic situation in Chengdu, Daci Temple has been restored Open to the public, see below for details. Notice on the resumption of opening of Daci Temple in Chengdu to the outside world in November 2021
As of 0:00 on November 23, 2021, all high-risk and medium-risk areas in Chengdu have been cleared, and Chengdu has fully lifted the blockade. The Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau and the Jinjiang District Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau and other leading departments at all levels have discussed that Chengdu Daci Temple will resume opening to the outside world on November 24, 2021.
Needs to know when entering the temple
1. Please wear a mask throughout the entire process of entering the temple;
2. Please take the initiative to show the Tianfu Health Code when entering the temple and cooperate with the scanning process. Ci Temple venue code;
3. Please cooperate with temperature measurement when entering the temple;
4. Please cooperate with the epidemic prevention registration when entering the temple;
5. Please obey the temple regulations when entering the temple Persuasion.
Address: No. 23, Daci Temple Road, Jinjiang District Introduction to Daci Temple in Chengdu
Dasi Temple has a history of more than 1,600 years and was known as "the first jungle in China" in ancient times. Daci Temple is famous for its murals. Wu Daozi of the Tang Dynasty, Li Sheng of the former Shu Dynasty, and Huang Quan of the later Shu Dynasty all painted murals here. The steles collected in the temple are also rich in calligraphy and ink. Su Shi praised it as "the most exquisite thing in the world". According to records, Master Xuanzang, a famous monk in the Tang Dynasty, received ordination and lectured here. There is a small Xuanzang Memorial Hall in the temple.
The Daci Temple in history was once grand in scale. The Daci Temple we see today was rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. The stone plaque "Ancient Dashengci Temple" above the Shanmen Hall was engraved in the sixth year of Guangxu, more than 120 years ago. On the stone pillars of each hall, there are couplets written by Gu Fuchu and other famous figures in the Qing Dynasty.
Daci Temple also has a vegetarian restaurant and a teahouse, from which you can walk to Chunxi Road.