Mianyang Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple Tour Guide

Here is a detailed guide to Mianyang Shengshui Temple and Luohan Temple: 1. Shengshui Temple: • Historical Background: Shengshui Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty (AD 880–881) and has a history of over 1,300 years. It was originally called Ganquan Temple, and later renamed Shengshui Temple because of the mountain spring water that never dries up and is clear and sweet. It was officially renamed Shengshui Temple in the first year of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1436). • Main Buildings: The temple is built along the central axis with the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Guanyin Hall, Great Compassion Hall, Weituo Hall, and Mahavira Hall. The Mahavira Hall is the central building, 16 meters high, with a building area of 1,500 square meters. Inside the hall, there are three 10-meter-high statues of Sakyamuni Buddha. • Featured Attractions: Shengshui Temple is mainly dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, showing the hundred aspects of Guanyin. In addition, there is a clay sculpture corridor in the temple, carved with many Buddhist figures, with solemn features. 2. Luohan Temple: • Adjacent to Shengshui Temple: Luohan Temple is adjacent to Shengshui Temple and is famous for its reclining Buddha. The reclining Buddha is beautiful and serene, and is one of the iconic attractions of Luohan Temple. • Main Buildings: Luohan Temple has Weituo Hall, Hall of Heavenly Kings, Seven Buddhas Hall, Three Saints Hall, Guanyin Hall, Dizang Hall, and Mahavira Hall. On both sides are the Holy City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Thousand Buddhas Hall, and Luohan Hall. The 1,250 Luohan statues in Luohan Hall are particularly lifelike. • Travel Experience: Visitors can visit the temple, experience Buddhist culture, and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery, hiking, photography, and other outdoor activities.