Joseph Catholic Church

The number of Catholics in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chongqing is hard to estimate but official reports state it ranges from 170,000 to 220,000 people (in 2007). St Joseph Cathedral, which is one of the main catholic churches in Chongqing, was constructed in the middle of the 19th Century.The St Joseph cathedral is actually rather hard to find since it is now among tall buildings and covered by ivy. You can ask for the Chongqing Guest House which is not far.Address:1 Ruosetang Xiang, ... View Detail

Luo Hansi

Chongqing Arhat Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple and monastery, is situated in the busiest downtown area of Chongqing. Originally built about 1,000 years ago, during the Song Dynasty, it was rebuilt in 1752 and again in 1945. The present clay arhats were molded in the spring of 1986. More recently, the construction work of the Depository of Buddhist Texts and the Meditation Room has been completed, and the carving and molding are underway.Among the attractions for a tourist visiting the temple ... View Detail

Chinese Temple

Huayan Temple lies at the foot of Dalaoshan (Big and Old Mountain) in the west of Chongqing. The temple was built around a cave in the mountain cliff. Water from the mountain stream splashes all year round just like scattering flowers--the image is rooted in the ancient Chinese word for flower, which is hua--and thus the temple is named Huayan Temple. The temple area is composed of three parts: the Huayan Cave, the Reception Hall, and the imposing Sakyamuni Hall. This is a solemn area, ... View Detail

Ciyunsi

Ciyun Monastery, situated on the Lion Mountain, Nanan District of Chongqing, was built during the Tang Dynasty. Originally, it was used as a Buddhist Temple. In 1927, it was renamed Haichan Monastery and serves as a co-ed monastery. Monks and nuns from different parts of the country would stay here when they went to pay religious homage to famous mountains and ancient temple.Facing the Yangtze River, Ciyun Monastery commands a magnificent view of the area. The temple is considered one of the ... View Detail

Ginkgo Church

The original name of the Gingko Temple is Panlong Temple, is located on the Panlong Mountain . It was built in early Ming Dynasty, when the Touyue monk managed it, the temple changed into Gingkou Temple. During Tak Ming, Ching, Wanli, Guocong, Dazhou, Guangyuan, these three eminent monks had ever repaired the temple. Covering 8,200 square meters, the Gingko Temple back to the Panlong Mountain, face to the Guandu River. Arround it, there are green pines and verdant cypresses.Ginkgo Hall built ... View Detail

Qixia Temple

The original name of Qixia Palace is Yunsheng Palace. It is located in 5km away from the northwestern of Yunyang Town. It was built in Han Dysnaty, but reparied for many times in the Northern and Southern Dyanasties. Because its scale grand, it is one of Taoism Quanzong Faction's famous tempels. It is said that Han Fujia ever lived here in seclusion for avoiding the Qin disorderly. When he lelf, he plant a podocarpus macrophyllus. The podocarpus macrophyllus is still standing proudly now and ... View Detail

Mosque

Chongqing Mosque is located on the Zhongxing Road of Yuzhong District, occupying an area of 4,500 square meters. It was constructed under the supervision of the Shilang (an official title similar to prime minister) Ma Wensheng in Wan-Li the 30th year of Ming Dynasty. Today, Chongqing Mosque is the site of Chongqing Islamic Association.Chongqing Mosque was originally composed of three mosques-the mosque on Zhongxing Road was the western mosque, the Southern mosque was once in the site of ... View Detail

Shengshou Temple

Built on Baoding Mountain 1 5 kilometers forth of the Dazu County seat, the temple is closely related to ston sculptures on the mountain. Its main structures include the Tianwang (Heavenly King) Temple, the Yuhuang (Jade Emperor) Temple, and the Mahavira Hall. The imposing temple features tiers of eaves and exquisite carvings. On Nanyan (South Crag) by the temple stands the Wansui (Longevity) Tower. It is an octagonal structure with four tiers of eaves and carved figures from ancient stories. View Detail

SG Hall

When society became turbulent at the end of the Ming Dynasty, and at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, an eminent monk entitled Master Poshan, with the fame of "Lesser Sikyamini," drifted to the southwest of Liangpin County and created a tranquil temple called Shuanggui Hall or Jindai Temple. After several times of renovation, modern Shuanggui Hall now presents a splendid sight. The lay-out of the buildings of the temple is well-knit with a unique combination of styles. The seven-floor hall ... View Detail

Tongnan Dafosi

Tongnan Great Buddha Temple is located on the foot of Dingming Mountain 1.5km away from the northwestern of Tongnan Town. Now there is existing Big Buddha Pavilion, Kwun Yan Temple, Giok Hong Tian, Jian Pavilion. The Big Buddha Pavilion is built near the mountain and by the river, is a building with xieshan of sever eaves style, and showing spectacular sight. The Sakyamuni Buddha is sitting in the pavilion. Its height is 18.43m, shows experssion solemn. This Buddha is known as "eighty deep ... View Detail