Chengdu Spring Outing: Lesser-Known Scenic Spots with Thousand-Year National Treasures Within Reach

📍【Location Guide】 ▪️Address: North Zhou Wen Wang Stele in Dafo Village, Shanquan Town, Longquanyi District ▪️Transportation: 1-hour drive from downtown, navigable by GPS ▪️Parking: Recommended to park on the main road and walk 1.2 kilometers (narrow roads make passing difficult) ⛰️【Three Must-See Highlights】 ▫️【National Treasure Stone Stele·Travel Back 1500 Years】 ✔️Wen Wang Stele of Northern Zhou Dynasty carved in 557 CE ✔️The only stone inscription in China recording Yuwen Tai's life ✔️Despite weathering of the 1300-character inscription, the dragon carvings/Buddhist niches/lotus patterns remain clear (National Grade 7 cultural relic!) ▫️【Cliff Carvings·Layers of Time】 ✨Over 50 niches of stone carvings from Tang to Qing dynasties distributed across "Fallen Sky Rock" ✨The largest niche features Buddhist and Taoist figures sitting together, with attendants' colorful garments still visible (partial damage adds to the sense of history) ▫️【Stone Buddha Temple Hidden Realm·The Great Buddha's Predecessor】 🌺Tang Dynasty "Zhang Liu Maitreya Buddha" cliff carving (said to be the prototype for Leshan Giant Buddha) 🌺Red sandstone Buddhist statues from various dynasties in the back courtyard, full of historical charm! 👴【Guardian Story·Most Heartwarming Human Element】 ❣️80-year-old Grandpa Xiao Tafa has guarded the stele for 50 years ❣️Lives in a small house beside the temple, voluntarily explains history + protects treasures at his own expense ❣️Remember to chat with grandpa and hear his stories about how "stone carvings can speak" 📸【Photography Tips】 ▫️Filters: VSCO A6/M5 (warm film tones are the best) ▫️Composition: ①Use "Fallen Sky Rock" as background for panoramic shots ②Use side lighting to focus on lotus/Buddhist niche details on the stele ③Capture moments of grandpa's explanations (maximum human interest!) ⚠️【Practical Tips】 ✓Narrow mountain paths, beginners should be cautious when driving; wear non-slip shoes + bring mosquito repellent for hiking ✓No shops, bring your own water and snacks ✓Respectful viewing: don't touch carvings/turn off flash/take your trash with you 🌿Here you'll find no noisy crowds, only mountain breezes and cicada songs in dialogue with thousand-year-old stone carvings. Perfect for those who love history and appreciate aesthetics. Visit before it becomes popular and touch the texture of time!