Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)
青羊宫
A famous Taoist temple complex in southwest China, said to be where Laozi met Yin Xi, the Guardian of the Pass. It is known for its Eight Trigrams Pavilion and the cast-bronze single-horned ram.
Qingyang Palace was first built in the Tang dynasty and is said to be where Laozi met Yin Xi, the Guardian of the Pass, at the Green Ram Market. Most of the existing halls were rebuilt in the Qing dynasty. Highlights include the Hunyuan Hall, the Eight Trigrams Pavilion (its double-eaved roof is finely carved and built without a single nail) and the two bronze rams in front of the Hall of the Three Pure Ones. The single-horned ram combines features of all twelve zodiac animals, and visitors often stroke it for good luck. Admission is about 10 yuan, and a visit takes about 1 hour. Next door, the Culture Park has Sichuan opera performances and open-air tea seating. It is within walking distance of Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Kuanzhai Alley. Take Metro Line 4 to Culture Palace station, or use Line 2 or 4 nearby.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
- Sichuan Museum
- Huanhuaxi Park
- Kuanzhai Alley
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Shaocheng Neighborhood (Kuixinglou Street & Paotongshu Street)
- Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)
- Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street