Bingling Temple

Bingling Temple

Bingling Temple is a cultural tourism destination.

Originally named Bingling Palace, Bingling Temple is located in the northern suburbs of Guanghan city. It was first built before the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of over 500 years. As the only Buddhist temple in downtown Guanghan, Bingling Temple features well-structured halls, multiple courtyards arrayed around a central hub, and an imposing grandeur.

Existing structures include the temple's mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Grand Buddha Hall, the Hall of Master Yinghua, the Hall of the Three Saints, the Guanyin Hall, the Mahavira Hall, the Scripture Depository, the Abbot’s Quarters, the Shrine of the Bingling King, and others. It is a tourist destination rich in Buddhist cultural significance and distinctive characteristics of west Sichuan.