Wangcong Temple
望丛祠
A temple in Pidu District honoring the ancient Shu rulers Emperor Wang (Du Yu) and Emperor Cong (Bieling). It is the source of the legend of the cuckoo’s bloody cry, and its gardens are simple and graceful.
Wangcong Temple is in Pitong Subdistrict, Pidu District. It contains two ancient mounds, the tombs of Emperor Wang and Emperor Cong, and is a shrine honoring two rulers of the ancient Shu kingdom. Legend says Emperor Wang, Du Yu, taught the people farming, and after his death he turned into a cuckoo that cried day and night. Emperor Cong, Bieling, was credited with controlling floods. The temple grounds are open, with ancient cypresses and pools around them, and a traditional song contest takes place around the Dragon Boat Festival each year. Entry is free. Take Metro Line 6 to Pidu and transfer to a bus or taxi, and you can combine it with the Sichuan Cuisine Museum on the same day.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Sichuan Cuisine Museum
- Guosetianxiang Theme Park, Wenjiang
- Tianfu Art Park
- Happy Valley Chengdu
- Jinsha Site Museum
- Du Fu Thatched Cottage
- Huanhuaxi Park
- Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)