Shangqing Temple

Sichuan


This Qing dynasty rebuild of the original Jin-dynasty temple is set in the forest near the top of the mountain; guest rooms are basic but comfortable, though avoid the shared bathrooms. It has a restaurant (dishes ¥18 to ¥30) and a teahouse (tea from ¥10). No English menus, but there are a handful of photos to point at.


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