Chengdu Guide | New Year Blessings at Daci Temple

Today, the Taikoo Li business district is a must-see for all visitors to Chengdu. However, many people may not notice that there is a 1,600-year-old ancient temple hidden behind a wall next to Taikoo Li. Daci Temple is located in Jinjiang District, Chengdu, and is one of the centers of Buddhist culture in Chengdu. It was built during the Wei and Jin Dynasties and reached its peak during the Tang and Song Dynasties. It is an important Buddhist temple in Chengdu. Surrounded by top luxury stores, Daci Temple is like a kind old man, quietly curled up in a corner, witnessing the development and changes of the city. Regular route: Enter through the main entrance and visit the main buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Mahavira Hall, and Sutra Library to experience the grandeur of Daci Temple. Then go to the Guanyin Hall, Blessing Hall, and other special halls to pray for blessings. Blessing guide 1⃣ Get a stick of incense at the entrance - offer incense first, then worship Buddha 2⃣ Hold the incense with both hands, with the left hand on top and the right hand under the left hand, and raise the incense above your head when worshiping 3⃣ Put your hands together and bow three times, with your palms facing up Special experiences 👉 Request a bracelet: You can get a popular 18-seed bracelet at the Duobao Pavilion, and each bracelet is blessed by a master. Wearing it on the left hand means peace and health, while wearing it on the right hand means wealth. 👉 Eat vegetarian food: Daci Temple's vegetarian food is highly praised. Lunch is served at around 11:30 am every day, with a variety of vegetarian dishes, rice, noodles, and other delicacies at reasonable prices. The average cost is less than CNY 20 per person. If you want to try more snacks, you can eat your fill for about CNY 30 per person. The vegetarian food is varied and delicious, and is popular with tourists. 👉 Drink tea: At Chengdu Flavor Teahouse, covered-bowl tea starts at CNY 30. You can bring your own peanuts and sunflower seeds, or buy snacks for CNY 18–58. 👉 Watch Sichuan Opera face-changing: Also at Chengdu Flavor Teahouse, one tea per seat. Children under 1.2 meters can watch for free if they don't occupy a seat. There are performances throughout the day, each lasting 50 minutes. 👉 Experience old Chengdu ear-picking: Ear-picking costs CNY 60 per person. Useful information 🎫 Free admission and incense ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 am–9:00 pm 🚇 Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 or 3 to Chunxi Road Station, exit from Exit C, and walk about 400–500 meters to reach the temple. 🪭 Nearby attractions: Taikoo Li, IFS Panda, 3D screen.