After five long and tiring days of being in the hospital, we wanted to take advantage of the weekend get out and see the sights of Chengdu. Everyone has been talking about what a beautiful city it is, but we've pretty much been confined to the 15-minute walk between our hotel and the hospital.
On Saturday we went to Wuhou Temple, which was initially built in 223 AD, and contains shrines to leaders of the Three Kindgoms period (220-280 AD). On Sunday we journeyed to Wenshu Temple, Chengdu's largest Buddhist temple, which was originally built during the Sui Dynasty (605-617 AD).
The temples are actually part of large city parks. Lush greenery envelops the parks - willow trees, ginkgos and bamboo are everywhere - and there is a sense of serenity and repose from the truly bustling streets of Chengdu outside, as the choking diesel fumes of the city's motorists give way to the redolent air of incense within the temple parks.
3 comments:
These are beautiful. It reminds me so much of the time I spent with Dad in Thailand! I'm so glad you have the opportunity to experience this.
Aren't you happy you got that camera!! Your pictures are stunning! Already such an amazing trip.
You were missed this weekend!
Thank you for sharing your experience and the pictures, I am learning so much from you~
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