China’s oldest existing Taoist temple — Tang-era complex with the famous bronze qingyang (green goats) statues.
At a glance
- What it is
- Heritage Site
- Also known as
- 青羊宫 (Qīngyáng Gōng)
- Opening hours
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time to visit
- Morning 8-10 AM
- Getting there
- Metro to the door
- English
- Little to no English
- Cards accepted
- Cash only
- Entry
- Walk-in — no booking
- Wi-Fi
- No public Wi-Fi
- Address
- Section 2, West 1st Ring Rd, Qingyang District · 青羊区一环路西二段
Qingyang Palace map & getting there
Taxi / DiDi? Show the driver: 青羊区一环路西二段 · Section 2, West 1st Ring Rd, Qingyang District
Qingyang Gong is the most important Taoist temple in southwestern China, founded around 877 CE during the late Tang dynasty as a sanctuary for Tang Xizong fleeing Huang Chao’s rebellion. The two bronze qingyang (green goats) in the Sanqing Hall are Qing-era and believed to bless touch-rubbers with fertility/health. The temple complex covers 50,000 m² with multiple courtyards. Entry 10 RMB — the cheapest serious temple ticket in Chengdu. Active resident Taoist priests; chanting starts 6 AM. Adjacent to Culture Park (文化公园) for a Sunday walk. Pairs with Du Fu Cottage 1.5 km west.
Highlights
- Bronze Qingyang GoatsTouch for blessings; Sanqing Hall
- Bagua (Eight Trigrams) PavilionOctagonal layout — Taoist cosmology in stone
What Chinese travelers actually do here
Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.
- At about 10 RMB this is the cheapest serious temple in Chengdu; bring small cash since cards aren’t taken.
- Arrive early, around 8 to 10 AM; resident priests begin chanting around 6 AM for the most atmospheric start.
- Rub the bronze goats in the Sanqing Hall like locals do; that is the temple’s signature ritual.
- The octagonal Bagua Pavilion is easy to overlook but is the most architecturally distinctive structure here.
- Pair it with neighboring Culture Park for a quiet Sunday stroll the guidebooks rarely mention.
- Walk 1.5 km west to Du Fu Thatched Cottage to combine both into one efficient half-day.
- There is no WiFi or English signage; download a temple map and translations before going in.
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Frequently asked questions about Qingyang Palace
- What is special about Qingyang Palace?
- Qingyang Gong is China’s oldest surviving Taoist temple and the most important Taoist site in southwestern China, founded around 877 CE in the late Tang dynasty. It is an active temple with resident priests, multiple courtyards, and the famous bronze green-goat statues. Entry is only about 10 RMB, the cheapest serious temple ticket in Chengdu, making it excellent value for a calm visit.
- What are the bronze goats at Qingyang Palace?
- Two bronze qingyang, or green goats, stand in the Sanqing Hall. They are Qing-era statues, and visitors traditionally rub them for blessings of health and fertility. They give the temple its name and are its most photographed feature. The Bagua, or Eight Trigrams, Pavilion nearby is also notable for its octagonal layout reflecting Taoist cosmology.
- How long do I need at Qingyang Palace and what is nearby?
- About one hour is enough to see the main halls and courtyards across the 50,000-square-meter grounds. It sits next to Culture Park, pleasant for a short walk, and is roughly 1.5 km east of Du Fu Thatched Cottage, so the two pair well into a relaxed half-day in Qingyang District.
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