Chengdu Baoguang Monastery Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Chengdu Baoguang Monastery Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

The Baoguang Temple is located in Xindu district 18 km north of Chengdu, Sichuan province, China. It was founded during the Tang dynasty.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.81 Baoguang Street, Xindu District, Chengdu
• Level: National 4A scenic area
• Focus: art exhibitions / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Baoguang Monastery

Address: No.81 Baoguang Street, Xindu District, Chengdu

Practical info

• Hours: check the venue’s official announcement (most museums close on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels; some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / galleries.

Photographs

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Photo: XuasdYX · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photo: XuasdYX · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Photo: Prince Roy from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · · Source · CC BY 2.0

Sources

• Baoguang Monastery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baoguang_Temple