Wuyou Temple in Leshan
Attractions Overview: A unique Tang dynasty Temple
Attraction Type: Temple
Chinese Name:乐山乌尤寺
English Name: Wuyou Temple in Leshan
Best Time to Visit: All Year Round
Recommended Visiting Time: 2 hours
Open Hours: 07:30-18:30
Admission Fee: Free
Address in English: Wuyushan, Shizhong District, Leshan City
Address in Chinese: 乐山市市中区乌尤山
Why is Wuyou Temple So Special?
Wuyou Temple is a unique Tang dynasty creation that displays influences from Tibet and Nepal as well as China. The temple makes for a serene and peaceful end to your trip after battling the crowds at Leshan Giant Buddha. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the site consists of seven Buddhist palaces, including the Arhats Hall with its 500 clay figures of the Buddha’s disciples. According to legend, it was a monk from this temple who decided to carve the stone Buddha as a form of protection from the dangerous river currents.
Where is Wuyou Temple?
Wuyou Temple is located at Wuyushan, Shizhong District, Leshan City, and the Chinese address is:乐山市市中区乌尤山. The temple lies about 153 km from Chengdu (成都), the capital of Sichuan province (四川省).
How to Get There?
Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Wuyou Temple with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.
Independent Travel
For independent travelers you can
Several buses make the journey from Chengdu to Leshan City each day. From there, you can hire a taxi to the scenic area. Wuyou Temple is about a 30-minute walk from the Leshan Giant Buddha.
By Bus: Bus No.3, 18,13
What to See in Wuyou Temple?
In recent years, the giant sleeping Buddha formed by Wuyou Mountain, Lingyun Mountain and Guicheng Mountain has been discovered, which, adding more charm to the giant Buddha scenic spot. There’s a saying from ancient times has it that “one should first worship Emei and then visit Lingyun Temple”, the world renowned Leshan Giant Buddha is a seated Buddha Maitreya built on cliff of conjuncture of Min River, Qingyi River and Dadu River. The Buddha was built from the First Year of Kaiyuan, during the reign of Xuanzong Emperor, Tang Dynasty (713 A.D.) by Haitong who raised funds, labors and materials for purpose of receding flood and giving universal salvation, to the 19th year of Zhenyuan, Dezong Emperor, Tang Dynasty (803 A.D.), lasting 90 years.
Best Time to Visit the Wuyou Temple
This temple is rarely crowded, as many visitors simply go to see the Giant Buddha and then leave, so the main consideration when deciding when to visit is weather. Spring and fall offer mild temperatures with less chance of rain.
Useful Travel Tips
- Wuyou Temple is an excellent option for spiritual travelers and those looking to get off the beaten path. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to climb several hundred stairs to reach the temple.
- Remember to dress respectfully, as this is an active place of worship.
