Baoguo Temple, Sichuan, China
4.0 (103 reviews) Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent Ranking #4 in Emeishan Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
Celestial..
For those who travel to Emaishan to undertake a pilgrimage there is no greater starting point than Baoguo Temple! Nestled against the foot of the great mountain it's various prayer halls rest quietly behind the temples entrance.. Dark carved wooden reliefs are flanked by red columns, Large ancient bronze Buddhas sit in sublime repose within the gompas.. Adorned with resplendent brocades they reside amidst swirling plumes of acrid sandlewood incense which curl in plumes drifting up into crafted rafters overhead.. There,tiny swallows flit about .. The lulling sweet sounds of mantras float in on the breezes! An afternoon there creates a wonderous trance like effect on the mind! All in all if ever the Pure Lands were to be found in this world, then surely this is a gateway to that place!
Address
The foot of Emei Mountain, Emeishan 614200 China
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Website
http://explorechinatibet.com/attractions/baoguo-temple/
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9:14
User Ratings
4.0 based on (103 reviews)
Reviews
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5ktrtontour 5:00 PM Jan 10, 2020
Stayed overnight with tour group
A real privilege to stay overnight in this beautiful, peaceful environment. Rooms were single gender arranged around a small courtyard with sinks with running water. Towels and bedding supplied. You are pretty free to wander around and can wake to the sound of early morning prayers. The showers have limited opening hours and toilets are squat style. The bustling tourist town with restaurants, shops and bars is a short walk away. Bus station similar. If you have the opportunity to go to the 'hot spring's to sooth your limbs from walking I totally recommend the resort style experience (intrepid tour groups I mean you!). Hot showers are available!! Lots of water!! Monastery is a unique experience.
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5Smillie12345 5:00 PM Apr 28, 2017
Staying at the monastery
Behind the beautiful temple there are living quarters. I stayed for 3 days. On arrival you are shown around the facilities and then in my case, got to choose your own room which was great! I had a back room with a large double bed to myself, the room being in the shade was a little chilly but this suited me perfectly as i like a cold room (its why i choose it) however you were provided with room and bed warmers if you needed them (and extra blankets) the room had a hot water urin, tv, places to hang clothes and storage (and locking doors) a plain room, but with the beautiful temple on your doorstep and stunning views and walks who needs anymore? If you like western toilets you are out of luck there (its really not a big problem) the showers are open but have hot running water (at the times provided in the evening) so they were fine too! You are woken by the resident munks at 5am with prayers, drums and bells and if im complete honest, its a beautiful sound and very peaceful, so soothing and not a problem at all. All and all i would say i loved this part of my holiday, i would highly recommend and plan to return when i can, Patrick ensured our comfort on this stay and provided us with laundry services too, which really helped when you are moving to other places straight after this beautiful place! 100% enjoyed every second of the beautiful baoguo temple.
