Huangze Temple｜See the stone carving of Empress Wu’s true appearance in the Empress’ hometown.

Guangyuan is the birthplace of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in China. In the Zetian Hall in Huangze Temple, there is a stone carving of Wu Zetian's true appearance. This is a must-see attraction when traveling to Guangyuan, Sichuan. 🗿 Guangyuan Huangze Temple 📍Address: Intersection of Nuhuang Road and Binjiang Road, Lizhou District, Guangyuan City 🎫Ticket: 50 yuan, free for those under 1.2 meters🆓 ❗️Others: On non-holidays, you can enjoy a 30% discount on the regular ticket with a high-speed rail ticket within seven days. In addition, there is a package ticket with Qianfo Cliff for 80 yuan. ⏳ Tour: The whole tour takes 2-3 hours 1️⃣Stone sculpture of Wu Zetian Located in the 🏯Zetian Hall of Huangze Temple, you can see it from the entrance along the main road. The hall enshrines a stone sculpture of Wu Zetian in her later years, wearing a crown👑, and presenting the image of a bhikkhuni. The stone sculpture was later covered with gold, presenting its current appearance. 2️⃣ Cliff carvings The Big Buddha Cave is the most exquisite and largest cave in Huangze Temple. The main Buddha is more than 7 meters high. There is a viewing platform opposite the stone sculpture. You can go up to the second floor to view the grottoes from the front, which is different from the visual experience of standing at the foot of the stone Buddha and looking up. 3️⃣Queen Cultural Exhibition Hall The museum displays cultural relics in four stages of Wu Zetian's life, from her birth in Guangyuan to her becoming an emperor and her contributions to the country. The introduction is quite detailed. 🔴Others 🔸There are also Song Dynasty Tomb Stone Carvings, Five Buddha Pavilion, Lu Zu Pavilion and other buildings in Huangze Temple that can be visited 🔸After coming out of the exhibition hall, you can overlook the Jialing River and Guangyuan High-speed Railway Station on the way down the mountain. The terrain here is higher, and you can also overlook the Guangyuan Ancient City. 👍The scenery is very good