Luo Han Si 罗汉寺
• Admission 10 RMB
Unlike most temples that are nestled and secluded upon the ridges of mountains, this Buddhist temple is tucked away between skyscrapers next to the bustling shopping district of Jiefangbei. In a recent claim to fame this temple was also the primary site for the movie Crazy Stone (疯狂的石头) set in Chongqing. Look for the 400 terracotta Arhat (one who has achieved enlightenment), but you should probably hurry—the temple is undergoing renovation and they plan on replacing the terracotta Arhat with 400 jade Arhats.
Bus Tip: 小什字 then walk towards Carrefour (家乐福)
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1 Yangtze & Jialing River Cableways « Discover Chongqing // Jul 23, 2007 at 6:17 pm
[…] for locals in the area, so the fare is very affordable. Both start near Jiefangbei, near Arhat Temple and Carrefour. The Yangtze river cable car drops you off near Tushan Road that leads to a couple […]
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