Cheng'en Temple
承恩寺
A Ming dynasty imperial temple deep in the mountains of Gucheng County. Its halls are well preserved, surrounded by ancient ginkgo trees and pine forests, and in autumn the golden leaves cover the ground.
Cheng'en Temple Cheng'en Temple lies in a mountain valley in Cihe Town, Gucheng County. It was first built in the Sui dynasty and expanded in the Ming, when a princely patron granted it the name "Cheng'en" (Grace Received). Its surviving Ming and Qing buildings include the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, the Great Hall, and the Sutra Library, as well as a Ming bronze bell and ancient steles. It is a nationally important cultural heritage site. Ancient trees tower around the temple, and in autumn the old ginkgoes are especially beautiful. Few visitors come here. Ticket prices follow the on-site notice. A visit takes about 1 hour. It lies about 40 kilometers from downtown Xiangyang, so you need to drive or hire a car.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shuijingzhuang (Sima Hui's Retreat)
- Gulongzhong
- Guangde Temple & Duobao Pagoda
- Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate