Jinfeng Temple
金凤寺
An ancient temple on Jinfeng Mountain, on the north bank of the Qingyi River in Yucheng District, first built in the Ming dynasty. Climbing the hill gives a full view of Ya'an and the Qingyi River.
Jinfeng Temple stands on Jinfeng Mountain on Ya'an's northern outskirts. First built in the Ming dynasty, it was a famous temple in western Sichuan during the Qing dynasty. Inside are the Mahavira Hall and the Guanyin Pavilion, and ancient trees tower in front of its gate. Climbing the stone steps for about 20 minutes brings you to a terrace in front of the temple, where you can look down over Yucheng, the Qingyi River and the covered bridge. It is a popular place for residents to take hill walks. Entry is free, though incense offerings are voluntary. A taxi from the city centre takes about 10 minutes. Watch your footing on the stone steps after rain.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yazhou Covered Bridge
- Ya'an Museum
- Bifengxia Panda Base & Gorge
- Mount Mengding
- Zhougong Mountain Hot Spring
- Shangli Ancient Town
- Wangyu Ancient Town
- Longcanggou National Forest Park