Chengdu Surroundings | 800 Arhats Zen Forest

|800 Arhats Zen Forest. Chengdu Surroundings | 800 Arhats Zen Forest Located in Danjing Mountain, Pengzhou, Sanmei Zen Forest is about 1 hour's drive from Chengdu. It is said to be the place where Li Boqing, a famous Sichuanese comedian, practices Zen. The temple dates back to the Tang Dynasty, and the most spectacular part is the 800 Arhats statues in the Lower Sanmei. The statues are in various postures, solemn and awe-inspiring. The entire temple is built on the mountain. The navigation destination is the Lower Sanmei. You can climb up the steps to see several halls and Arhats statues, and get holy water (free). There are many, many, many mosquitoes on the way to the Middle Sanmei and Upper Sanmei, almost to the point where you can't open your eyes, so please be sure to take precautions against mosquitoes. Pet-friendly, dogs are allowed. Navigation: Danjing Mountain Sanmei Zen Forest Parking: CNY 5 Free You can have tea and vegetarian meals in the Lower Sanmei.