[2025 Anyue Attraction] Travel Guide for Qianfu Temple (Updated Aug)

Anyue is known as the Buddhist Capital of China. Ancient Buddha statues are scattered throughout the county. It is the county with the highest concentration of ancient Chinese Buddhist statue sites and is also one of the filming locations for the recently popular Black Wukong game. ▫️ Unfortunately, Shanxi's ancient monuments became popular because of the Black Wukong game, but Anyue stone carvings have remained unknown. Anyue stone carvings have rich themes, including flying apsaras, celestial musicians, Buddha statues, etc., showing the ancient high artistic level and religious and cultural charm. Anyue ancient Buddha statues are scattered throughout the county, and it takes at least two days to visit them. ▫️ Route planning: Day 1: Reclining Buddha Temple - Thousand Buddha Temple - Yuanjue Cave - Stay in Anyue County Day 2: Pilu Cave - Huayan Cave - Mingshan Temple - Peacock Cave ▫️ Recommended attractions: [RedHeart] Reclining Buddha Temple: China's largest full-body stone reclining Buddha statue from the Tang Dynasty. It is the earliest and most complete full-body reclining Buddha statue in the country. [RedHeart] Yuanjue Cave: The closest attraction to the county seat, with the three most spectacular Buddha statues of Guanyin in the Pure Bottle, Guanyin in the Lotus Hand, and Sakyamuni. [RedHeart] Pilu Cave: Water Moon Guanyin (also known as Purple Bamboo Guanyin), known as the "Venus of the East". [RedHeart] Mingshan Temple: An ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains. The Buddha statues on the cliffs are particularly stunning and have become one of the filming locations for Black Wukong. Among them, the weathered Buddha statues have a more natural and artistic feel. [RedHeart] Peacock Cave: A small cave with a very exquisite statue of Peacock King Buddha. Because it has survived to this day as a kitchen for later generations, the existing Buddha statue looks dark. Behind the Peacock Cave there is an abandoned temple from the Qing Dynasty that is worth a visit. Inside the abandoned temple is a stone pagoda from the late Tang Dynasty. ▫️ [Airplane]Play suggestions: [One] Currently, all Anyue Stone Carvings attractions are free to visit. Among them, the Reclining Buddha Temple, Yuanjue Cave, Pilu Cave, and Huayan Cave are free of charge until March 31, 2025, and the admission fee is also cheap, about 10 yuan per person. [Two] Anyue stone carvings are scattered throughout the county. If you have enough time, it is recommended to travel slowly by car. If you follow this route to visit Anyue Rock Carvings, you can go directly to the more famous Dazu Rock Carvings, which is very close. [Three] Peacock Cave is on the side of the road and it is difficult to park. You need to find a parking space in advance. The door is usually locked for protection. If you want to visit, you need to ask the uncle who lives next door to help open the door for free. ▫️ 🚗Transportation strategy: [Car] Self-driving: Self-driving is the quickest way to travel. It is recommended to start from the north to the south of Anyue County. [Bus] You can take the bus. You can buy bus tickets on the Princess "Anyue Travel" to go to various attractions. Anyue-Wofo Town bus (visit the Reclining Buddha Temple), fare is 9 yuan. Anyue-Shiyang Town bus (visit Pilu Cave, Huayan Cave, Mingshan Temple, Peacock Cave), fare 12. To visit the Thousand Buddha Temple and Yuanjue Cave in Anyue County, you can take Anyue Bus No. 6 and Bus No. 5 respectively, and the fare is 1 yuan. Note: Except for the Thousand Buddha Temple and Yuanjue Cave, you need to take a taxi to the other attractions instead of taking the bus to the town. ▫️ [IceCream] Food recommendation: ✅Anyue lemon: As the hometown of lemons in China, how can we miss this? Not only is the quality good, but it is also very cheap. There are many street vendors selling goods at 2 yuan per pound. ✅Anyue Rice Rolls: The rice rolls are crystal clear, lightly wrapped in red oil, and have a bright and attractive color.

Friends, I can't believe more people don't know about Anyue in Sichuan! I thought it was just a place famous for lemons🍋, but I had no idea it held so many exquisite Buddhist statues. It's a seriously underrated treasure! The Dazu Rock Carvings are renowned, like meticulously crafted pieces from an imperial kiln. Anyue's stone carvings, however, are like hidden gems from a folk kiln. They represent the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty, with an untouched, raw, and "wild" nature, scattered throughout the region, waiting to be discovered. Don't want to deal with crowds during the May Day holiday? Anyue is the perfect choice! There aren't many tourists, the atmosphere is serene, and it's especially suitable for bringing children to experience the rich history and culture. 📍 Pilu Cave Stone Carvings Pilu Cave is actually a collective term for Pilu Cave, Youju Cave, Thousand Buddha Cave, and Guanyin Hall. Currently, there are 465 cliffside stone carvings and 32 inscriptions preserved. Each statue is a masterpiece of Song Dynasty Buddhist art, possessing extremely high value for both historical research and tourism. 🚗 Transportation is super convenient, it only takes about 2 hours to drive from Chengdu to Anyue. ✅ Other must-see stone carvings in Anyue: 1. Mingshan Temple: The cliff carvings boast smooth lines, showing a simple and elegant charm after years of weathering. 2. Anyue Stone Carvings Yuangjue Cave Scenic Area: It integrates stone carving art and natural scenery, creating a breathtaking spectacle. 3. Huayan Cave Stone Carvings: The carvings inside the cave are magnificent, and the story scenes depicted on the cave walls are incredibly lifelike. 4. Peacock Cave: Its unique carving style stands out among the numerous stone carvings. 5. Anyue Tapo Carvings: Niche and exquisite, it offers a unique and tranquil beauty. 6. Thousand Buddha Temple: The sheer number and scale of the Buddha statues are awe-inspiring. 7. Reclining Buddha Monastery: The spectacular reclining Buddha statue showcases a profound Buddhist cultural heritage. 8. Dazu Rock Carvings: About an hour's drive from Anyue, it's also world-famous and worth a visit!

I've always rarely used 'stunning' to describe a scenic spot! Not until I came to the deep mountains of Sichuan and found this stone carving relic that was rumored to have been sculpted by 'wind and the passage of time'. Thread by thread, the wind has carved out another kind of natural beauty from the once sculptures. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and Buddha is formless, showing us the shape of the wind! Location: Ming Mountain Temple, Anyue, Sichuan Admission: Free, about 2 hours drive from Chengdu The most surprising part of my trip to ancient buildings in Sichuan was the Ming Mountain Temple in Anyue, Sichuan. Coming from the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago, after enduring a millennium of wind, rain, and the passage of time, it has achieved another kind of indescribable beauty. This is probably the ultimate aesthetic deeply ingrained in our ancestors' bones! This place is far from the city, hidden in the deep mountains, so it is little known, rarely visited, and still considered a relatively niche treasure spot. It is recommended to drive there yourself, as there is no other transportation in the countryside. In addition to Ming Mountain Temple in Anyue, there are other stone carvings such as Pilu Cave, Qianfo Temple, and Yuanjue Cave. It is suggested to arrange a two-day trip to see them all at once, and you will definitely be stunned by the aesthetics of the Song Dynasty from a thousand years ago!