Wuyou Temple
乌尤寺
A Tang-dynasty temple on Wuyou Hill, a rock islet within the Leshan Giant Buddha scenic area. It faces Lingyun Hill across the Mahao River and has a Hall of Five Hundred Arhats.
Wuyou Temple sits on Wuyou Hill, which lies south of the Leshan Giant Buddha and is also called Lidui. It was founded in the Tang dynasty, and the hill is said to resemble a rhinoceros, so it is also known as 'Wuniu Hill.' The temple has a Hall of Heavenly Kings, a Main Hall, the Hall of Arhats and the Erya Terrace. In the Hall of Arhats, the five hundred arhat statues each have a different expression. Wuyou Hill is surrounded by water on all sides and is very quiet. You can reach it from the Giant Buddha scenic area along the Mahao cliff tombs and a pedestrian floating bridge. It is included in the Leshan Giant Buddha ticket. It is best to visit after seeing the Buddha, then leave through the side gate of Wuyou Temple.
Opening hours
About 07:30–18:00 (follows Great Buddha scenic area)
Nearby sights
- Mahao Cliff Tombs
- Oriental Buddha Park
- Leshan Giant Buddha
- Jiadingfang Street
- Zhanggong Bridge Food Street
- Suji Ancient Town
- Guo Moruo's Former Residence
- Jiayang Narrow-Gauge Steam Train