The walled temple complex at the foot of Wuru Peak is larger than it looks from the entrance: 160 metres wide and 360 metres deep, with a series of courtyards and halls running back from the main gate to the Dharma Hall at the rear. The most striking interior is the Daxiongbao Hall — the Main Buddha Hall — where centuries of incense have darkened the ceiling beams and the central Buddha image draws a near-constant queue of worshippers alongside the tourist crowds. The Baiyi Hall holds the famous mural of the thirteen monks in combat, which gives a sense of how old the martial arts tradition actually is within this very active religious community.
Despite the commercial bustle of the scenic area approach, the complex itself retains a functioning monastic life. Monks in grey and saffron robes move between buildings, bells ring at intervals, and the smell of incense is persistent. The best times to visit are early morning, before the tour groups arrive, or on weekday afternoons in the shoulder seasons. Weekends and Chinese public holidays bring crowds that make quiet reflection difficult.