A lesser-known Buddhist holy site - Shenshui Temple.

Shenshui Temple in Mianyang is a Buddhist temple with a long history and is worth a visit. Shenshui Temple was originally named "Ganquan Temple" because of the clear and sweet spring water in the back mountain. In the first year of the Ming Dynasty (1436), it was renamed "Shenshui Temple". After several ups and downs, it was rebuilt in 1989 with the approval of the Mianyang Municipal Government and has now become a large temple garden where Chinese and foreign tourists come to worship and enjoy the scenery. ‌Location and Transportation‌: Shenshui Temple is located at No. 357, North Section of Changhong Avenue, Fucheng District, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, with convenient transportation. It takes about 40 minutes from Chengdu East High-speed Railway Station to Mianyang, and then a 15-minute taxi ride. It only takes 2 hours to drive. ‌Tickets and Opening Hours‌: Admission to Shenshui Temple is free and no reservation is required. The opening hours are from 8:30 to 17:30, but you can actually go after 17:00, and the closing time will be later in summer. ‌Must-see‌: The Auspicious Gate, Arhat Hall, huge white reclining Buddha, white pagoda group, group of Arhats and dragon statues between 260 stone steps are all must-see attractions. ‌Precautions‌: Women should not go during their menstrual period, and they should dress over their knees to show respect. Most places can be photographed, but please follow the regulations in the prohibited areas.