![文殊院 — 文殊院[四川成都]](/images/pois/wenshu-monastery/01.jpg)
Founded 605 CE during the Sui dynasty and named Wenshu (Manjusri Bodhisattva) in 1681, this is Chengdu's principal active Buddhist site. Five halls along a central axis culminate in the Daxiongbao Hall housing 200+ Tang/Ming Buddha statues. The temple gardens are extensive and serene. Free entry. The temple's vegetarian restaurant 香园 inside the courtyard is genuinely good (¥30-60 per dish) and one of Chengdu's best vegetarian meals. The Wenshu Fang (文殊坊) commercial street adjacent is a touristy but quiet Qing-style alley — better than Jinli if you want fewer crowds. Tea-drink at the temple courtyard's outdoor teahouse: ¥10 bottomless, locals reading newspapers, true old-Chengdu atmosphere.
Address
66 Wenshu Monastery St, Qingyang District
青羊区文殊院街 66 号
Highlights
- Vegetarian Restaurant 香园¥30-60 dishes; one of Chengdu's best
- Outdoor Teahouse¥10 bottomless; locals reading newspapers
- Daxiongbao Hall Buddhas200+ Tang/Ming era statues
For foreign visitors
- English service: none
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Morning 8-10 AM for chanting; lunch at vegetarian restaurant 11:30
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
BuddhistDay·TripAdvisor·5/5
Most active Buddhist temple in Chengdu. Vegetarian lunch at the temple (¥30) is delicious.
2026-04-08
文殊院·Xiaohongshu·5/5
文殊院斋饭便宜地道（¥30）！抄经体验免费。比武侯祠清净。免门票。
2026-03-12
Jane K.·Google Maps·4/5
Active temple, free entry, peaceful. Wenshu Lane next door has tea houses.
2026-02-15
