Qingyang Gong, Chengdu

Qingyang Gong Temple, Chengdu
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Qingyang Gong is the main Taoist temple in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It was founded in the 9th century. The name Qingyang means Green Goat.

The most important building at Qingyang Gong is the Bagua Pavilion. The present structure dates back to 1882. It has stone pillars carved with the figures of dragons enclosing the life-sized statue of Laozi, the mystical founder of Taoism. Laozi is shown riding a buffalo in the statue.

In the Three Purities Hall, there are three huge statues representing the deities of Nature, Virtue and Wisdom. They loom over two mystical beasts. The beast to the right appears to be a goat, but with the claws of a tiger, a unicorn's horn, a snake's tail, and other attributes derived from the Chinese zodiac.

At the back of the next hall are three auspicious characters on the wall. Believers queue up here to touch the characters, thus receiving good luck.

How to reach Qingyang Gong Temple

Qingyang Gong is located at 9, Xi Er Duan. You can take bus 25, 27 or 58 to get there. Admission fee is ¥5.00. The temple is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

Green Goat of Qingyang Temple
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Author: Dice

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