Religious site · SICHUAN
Wenshu Monastery
文殊院 · Wénshū Yuàn
About
Active Tang-era Buddhist monastery in central Chengdu. Vegetarian restaurant on-site; teahouse in the courtyards.
Wenshu Monastery dates from the Sui-Tang transition (~7th century). Now an active Chan (Zen) Buddhist monastery in central Chengdu. Multiple courtyards with a vegetarian restaurant in the back, a working teahouse where locals play mahjong, and a substantial collection of Buddhist art. Surrounding Wenshu Fang street has been restored as a snack-and-souvenir district.
How to get there
Metro Line 1 to Wenshu Monastery.
When to visit
Late morning, then vegetarian lunch.
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