Visit the thousand-year-old Longxing Temple near Chengdu and be transported to Southeast Asia in minutes

The Longxing Temple, hidden in the bustling downtown of Pengzhou City, was completely attracted by the photo of the Shakyamuni Buddha's real body relic pagoda, which is full of Southeast Asian style, and came here specifically for a visit. The ancient temple was founded in the third year of the Xiankang era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (337 AD), nearly 1700 years ago. The temple is bustling with worshippers, surrounded by red walls, with towering buildings, magnificent pagodas, ancient cypresses reaching to the sky, and a beautiful environment. Learn about it: Longxing Temple in Pengzhou is backed by the ancient city and connected to the southern neighborhood. The temple layout is orderly and the style is simple, with the main buildings such as the Three Great Sages Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the Sutra Tower all arranged along the central axis running north to south. Especially the Longxing Pagoda, one of the only 19 remaining real body relic pagodas of Buddha in China, standing right in front of the temple, makes you feel like you've traveled to Southeast Asia in minutes. Must experience: 1. Climb the pagoda for a panoramic view. The main pagoda of Longxing is 81 meters high, with an interior chamber exhibiting the transformational deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha and Buddhist paintings and calligraphy. The walls are decorated with relief sculptures of Buddha, and a double staircase leads directly to the 64-meter-high platform at the top of the pagoda. After climbing step by step to the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire Pengzhou city area. 2. Experience the slow life. The slow life of Chengdu people can be seen everywhere, with groups of people sitting around tables, drinking tea, playing cards, and chatting. Outside the temple, there is a constant stream of people and traffic, while inside, the air is filled with incense smoke and the sound of chanting. Visitors quietly offer incense and pray to Buddha, while locals sit around drinking tea and chatting. A table, a rattan chair, and a bowl of covered-bowl tea are the standard setup for the slow life of Chengdu people. Tickets: Longxing Temple is open for free. Climbing the Shakyamuni real body relic pagoda requires a ticket of 20 yuan, and only cash in RMB is accepted. No online reservations are accepted. The interior of the pagoda is not very interesting, as it is a reconstruction, but the main attraction is the panoramic view from the top. Address: No. 1 Longxing North Road, Pengzhou City, Chengdu. This is the oldest and most densely populated commercial center of the city. There is limited parking space in the temple, and it is recommended to choose public transportation when visiting on holidays.