Qingyang Palace
The oldest and largest Taoist temple complex in Chengdu. Everything within Qingyang Palace may be a microcosm of the city. If you have time,…
Qingyang Palace, Chengdu
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥20
- Opening hours
- 8：00—18：00
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Qingyang Palace bus stop (青羊宫站), Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine metro station (中医大省医院站)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 314. Open in Google Maps
About Qingyang Palace
The oldest and largest Taoist temple complex in Chengdu. Everything within Qingyang Palace may be a microcosm of the city. If you have time, sit down with a cup of tea and quietly savour the leisure that belongs to Chengdu.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. In front of the Hall of the Three Pure Ones stands a pair of bronze goats, cast during the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty and transported from Beijing. One of them combines the features of all twelve zodiac animals, making it an important relic for the study of Taoist culture.
- 2. Qingyang Palace is especially popular with Chengdu locals for drinking tea and playing mahjong. There are large bowls of tea and ear-cleaning services, priced at ¥5 per person.
- 3. The vegetarian meals at Qingyang Palace are also well known in Chengdu, at moderate prices. They are worth trying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qingyang Palace cost?
Admission to Qingyang Palace is ¥20, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Qingyang Palace?
Qingyang Palace is open 8：00—18：00.
How do I get to Qingyang Palace?
Near Qingyang Palace bus stop (青羊宫站), Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine metro station (中医大省医院站)
How long should I spend at Qingyang Palace?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Qingyang Palace.
Where is Qingyang Palace?
Qingyang Palace is in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the Southwest of China.
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