Top Historical Places in Chengdu

Are you looking to explore the history of Chengdu through the ages? There are a number of historical destinations in Chengdu including the time-honored buildings, monuments, palaces, and parks where you can learn about the glorious past of Chengdu. The presence of these historical sites and museums will take you on a walk through Chengdu ‘s rich history.
If you are willing to have an in-depth historical information about Chengdu, we recommend that you take a wonderful guided tour to cover the major historical attractions. Also, check the opening and closing time for each so that you can organize your time. Make sure that you go through the complete list of historical places in Chengdu for a great trip!

Let's witness the history of Chengdu with these top historical places - monuments and landmarks:

  1. Wenshu Yuan Monastery

    Religious Site, Outdoors, Historical Site, Architecture

    A home to Buddhist association of Sichuan province and a well-preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu, this monastery was built during the rule of Tang dynasty and was also called as Xinxiang temple. According to the legend, a Buddhist monk Cidu stayed at this site for several years and when he was being cremated after his death, the statue of Wenshu (Manjusri) appeared in the flames and since the...Read more