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About Huangze Temple
Its cliff niches preserve Buddhist sculptures from several periods, while the temple’s dedication connects the place with Wu Zetian. The buildings climb the slope: Zetian Hall and the higher Great Buddha Building provide useful anchors for the visit. Compare the carved cliff spaces with the later halls and pause at the river-facing setting.
What to look for
- Buddhist figures are carved into caves and niches along the cliff.
- Zetian Hall and the higher Great Buddha Building occupy different levels of the hillside.
Location & getting there
Getting to Huangze Temple
Use 97 Huangze Road, Lizhou District, on the west bank of the Jialing River. Arrange the final approach to the temple entrance at the foot of Wulong Mountain.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Zetian Hall
Begin with the temple’s association with Wu Zetian.
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Cliff sculptures
Compare the niches and carved figures.
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Great Buddha Building
Continue uphill to the higher temple area if the route is open.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find Huangze Temple
皇泽寺 · 广元
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “Huangze Temple” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1346787397.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Guangyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5231576.