Wuwei Temple

Dali Top 7 in Important Religious Institution

On the 214 National Road in Dali, there is a thousand-year-old temple of Wuwei. Located at the eastern foot of Lanfeng Mountain, Wuwei Temple, hidden in the depths of Cangshan Mountain, has insisted on not using electric lights, maintaining the "quiet and inaction" of Buddhism. The temple guarded by the thousand-year-old incense cedar tree was once a royal temple in the Nanzhao Dali state. Kublai Khan, the ancestor of the Yuan Dynasty, stayed here when he was in Yunnan. In 1253, Kublai accepted the surrender of Duan Xingzhi, the lord of the last Dali state. . Here you can also see the "epidemic spring" that has repeatedly cured the plague in Dali, the large bronze bell cast in the Ming Dynasty, and the legendary monk in the temple...

Wuwei Temple, where ten emperors of the Dali Kingdom used to be ordained here, is a thousand-year-old temple. Since it is not a scenic spot, there are fewer tourists and it is very clean. The natural environment is particularly good. The water from the epidemic relief spring is a mountain spring, and many locals come to fetch water. Sohour here is free, but you need to book one day in advance. Highly recommended ha

Driving up the mountain, there is a sign on the side of the road that says the parking lot of Wuwei Temple. In fact, there is a mountain road a few miles away from the temple, and there is a fire checkpoint going up the mountain. After registering your identity and vehicle information, you will be there after one more mile. Wuwei Temple was built in the 9th year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 793). Most of the founders of the mountain, Zantuojue, were Western Tianzhu monks. During the Nanzhao period, they came to the foothills of Lingjiu Mountain from Tianzhu and cultivated at Lanfeng Xiage Laoya. After the temple was completed, the Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped into the sky and chanted in the void: There is no action, there is no shore, living in Longyuan, the heart reaches the other shore. So the temple was named Wuwei Temple. When the kings of the Dali Kingdom heard the scriptures and the teachings, they were ordained to become monks and their children practiced literary dance. Ten of the 22 emperors of the Dali Kingdom became monks here. In addition to the emperor, there are also fifteen royal children from the Duan clan who became monks in Wuwei Temple, which are rare in the world. Duan Yu, also known as Duan Heyu (Duan Zhengyan), who is well known for the story of the "Ba Bu of Heavenly Dragon", was a monk in the history of Wuwei Temple. In the fifteenth year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1382), the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty pacified Dian, the Dali Duan family ended the rule of the Yuan Dynasty. At this time, Wuwei Temple was still in its prestige. Not only did Zen monk masters emerge in large numbers, but also due to the special political and historical background at that time, Wuwei Temple became a lot of celebrities and monks, often gathering here. It is especially worth mentioning that after Jianwen Emperor Zhu Yunqi fled to Yunnan, he also hid in Wuwei Temple. There is a huge cedar tree directly opposite the entrance of the temple. It is said that Zantokori, the founder of the temple in the Tang Dynasty, brought it from Tianzhu (India) and planted it here together with King Yimuzun. An old tree is lush and lush, standing still after wind and rain. From this point of view, the temple’s prosperity, decline, and rejuvenation are now the treasure of the temple. Encountered the abbot and a guest in the temple. Mr. Xiong said that he had walked through so many temples. It was the first time that he saw many international friends reading and studying in the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion in the abbot. It is said that there are young people from all corners of the country who are apprentices here. Learning arts and martial arts, I looked at the photos of martial arts. They had to climb the mountain for about an hour to reach the martial arts site. We didn't visit because of the tight schedule.

Where can I go if I don’t visit the scenic spots in Dali? This note does not introduce the attractions where tourists gather. It is fun to share privately hidden niche people~ If you have already visited all the major attractions in Dali or are tired of the crowds, just collect it decisively! ·Hongsheng Road and Xuefu Road near Dali University are a treasure road. With its back under Cangshan Mountain, it extends straight to the Erhai Lake in the distance. The visual sense is super strong. Don't miss the season of winter and spring cherry blossoms in Dali University in December and March every year. In December, seagulls fly back to Erhai Lake until April of the following year. Seagulls are matched with sunset clouds, and shared electric cars are rented around, and every frame of the picture is super healing. Recommended scenery along the way: Kunxi Village (net celebrity small Kamakura), Longkan Wharf (redwood forest), Caicun Wharf (net celebrity small New Zealand) · Poluo Temple Poluo Temple sitting on a broken arm in Cangshan, scenery along the road well. There is only one abbot and one spiritual master in the temple. The food in the temple is carried by the master and some tourists. It's free from tacky and sincere. Journey: It takes about one and a half hours for Jizhao'an to follow the road signs. ·Wuwei Temple Ten generations of kings of Dali State became a monk in Wuwei Temple. Royal First House. It is a Zen temple for pure practice. Tang Shan is gloomy, and the insects are dying. One afternoon in a rush, you can watch the world quietly. · Chaimiduo Farm (pay attention to the official account dynamics) The farm is in Caicun. The market is fun. It's free and open, and it's a great outdoor camp. The gathering place for the people of New Dali. Various fairs and activities are held from time to time, and you can follow the official account to keep abreast of the activities. ·Go to the market on March Street (check the calendar) a traditional market for locals, with various local specialties that have never been seen before. Handicrafts. It is very worth visiting. The market will last for one day, so it is best to go early. After two or three o'clock in the afternoon, there are basically no commodities, and the farmers are rushing home. The key market dates are: the second, ninth, sixteenth, and twenty-third of the lunar calendar. ·Fengche Mountain (Wulongba) is a place that few people know about. The top of the mountain can see Erhai Lake, which belongs to the alpine grassland. It is very suitable for taking pictures, picnics and outings. The wind is too strong in winter and the temperature on the mountain is low. It is not recommended to go in winter. Suggested play time: April to October before 5 pm. · Huaban Yisheng Rose Manor (Hobbit Cabin + Alpaca) Huaban Yisheng is a large rose manor, with many entertainment projects, flower fields, small animals, swings, buses and so on. The Hobbit House is amazing, and the alpaca is 100 times cute! It's like a fairy tale world. ·The Catholic Church in the ancient city Four Seasons Street Market (every Saturday and Sunday evening) Foreigner Street Market (every Saturday and Sunday 9:00-21:00) The Sweet Tooth·Dessert House Xinghui Little Fairy Love Restaurant Bed Sheet Factory Art Traveling to the North Gate Vegetable Market~ Just start with your heart~

The Sansheng Pagoda Temple has been there in the past few kilometers. It is in the middle of Cangshan Mountain with a parking lot at the door. The bus only goes to the Wuwei Temple Station at the foot of the mountain. Wuwei Temple is considered to be a relatively old temple, and many foreigners practice meditation here. This is also the case of Dali State Temple in Tianlong Babu.