Jouzhaigou is famous for its one-of-a-kind natural wonders, but there is also some cultural sightseeing around, which are also well worth exploring. The Zharu Temple is, among them all, the most sought-after tourist destination in Jiuzhaigou!

Overview of Zharu Temple
The tallest building in Zharu Temple is the main hall, which is divided into three floors - first floor is reserved for holding religious activities, Buddha Lama chanting, disciples paying worship and respect to Buddha; the second floor is reserved for esoteric practice; the third floor houses a large number of sutra, Buddha statues and Thangka. In the main hall there are plenty of mantra rolls. Those who come here would turn the mantra rolls round and round, with the mouth also reading characteristic mantra. In the inner door above the base is hanging a giant Decal Thangka painting, its sleek lines smooth with bright color, vivid and elegant, showing the teaching of Tibetan Buddhism and the benzene wave in the common life together in the development of the religion.

What to Explore in Zharu Temple
The Zharu Temple is the largest and the most famous Lama temple in Jiuzhaigou. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the temple was restored two times. It has a strong flavor of Tibetan architecture. In front of the temple hung with colored flags, swaying in the wind. March 15th in Chinese lunar calendar is the sophisticated Ma Chi Festival. On the festival, people chanting Buddha, drinking tea, dancing and singing.

The Zharu Bridge spans over a winding stream, with two peaks facing each other. The bridge building features a Tibetan temple style, all made of the natural logs – one hundred percent wooden structure. Here is the starting point of the Zharu Madao. Zharu Madao is a flat road, the best sightseeing spot for tourists riding. From here rent a horse and hit the road on both sides of the area, presenting Tibetan pastoral scenery and Yamabayashi Nokeiichi scene, very picturesque. Lunar fifteenth every year, the Tibetans would climb up Zhayi Zhaga Mountain to worship, this road is the only way which must be passed, very lively and extraordinary.

To sum it up, the Zharu Temple is not to be missed while traveling to Jiuzhaigou!