Anyuan Temple
安远庙
One of the Eight Outer Temples, modelled on the Gurza Temple in Yili, Xinjiang. Its three-tiered Pudu Hall has a distinctive black glazed-tile roof, and the temple is rarely crowded.
Anyuan Temple lies on the east bank of the Wulie River. It was built in 1764, the 29th year of the Qianlong era, to house the Dashdawa Mongols who had relocated to Chengde. It was modelled on the Gurza Temple in Yining and is commonly known as the 'Yili Temple'. Its main Pudu Hall is three storeys tall and covered in black glazed tiles, making it the most distinctive building among the Eight Outer Temples. The hall originally enshrined the Green Tara. The temple is small and rarely crowded, so it's good for a quieter visit. It can be combined with Pule Temple and Qingchui Peak, and you can walk to Pule Temple from here. Admission is about 10–20 yuan, with advance real-name booking required. The temple is open roughly from 8:00 to 17:30.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Pule Temple
- Chengde Museum
- Puren Temple
- Puning Temple
- Xumi Fushou Temple
- Chengde Mountain Resort
- Putuo Zongcheng Temple
- Nanyingzi Street