Changsha Travel Guide
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Wuhou Shrine
Located in the southern suburbs of Chengdu City, it was first built in the Western Jin Dynasty to commemorate Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Kingdom in the Three Kingdoms period. The shrine houses 47 statues of historical figures during the Three Kingdoms period, and more than 40 upright stone tablets.
Wenshu(Manjusri) Temple
Located in Wenshu Street of Chengdu City, the temple covers an area of 92 mu of the land, with more than 190 rooms or halls and other houses. In the temple, there are over 100 bronze Buddha statues; big or small, cast by famous craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty With a careful overall arrangement, the temple looks simple and magnificent.
Du Fu's Thatched Cottage
Situated in the southern suburbs of Chengdu City, it is the former residence of Du Fu, a great realistic poet of the Tang Dynasty.The main buildings include Shishi Hall, Gongbu Shrine, Tablet pavilion, etc, forming a classical garden. It covers 20 hectares and is one of the famous tourist spots with quiet environment and beautiful scenery.
Mt. Siguniang
Situated in Xiaojin County, it is precipitous and magnificent, with its peaks covered with snow all the year round. The dense primeval forests, alpine lakes, glaciers and falls all keep their virginal scenes.
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