Longfeng Temple

Longfeng Temple

Longfeng Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

　Longfeng Temple is located in Xiadahe Township, Liaoyang County, Liaoning Province, approximately 35 kilometers from downtown Liaoyang. Situated between the Qianshan Natural Scenic Area and the Tanghe Reservoir Scenic Area, it features stunning natural landscapes, where mountains and waters flow as one, and offers many scenic highlights, making it a perfect place for sightseeing, travel, and leisure. In addition, many famous cultural stories and magical legends provide added enjoyment for visitors. In recent years, the temple has received over 100,000 visitors each year, establishing it as a rapidly developing and highly attractive tourist spot in the Liaoyang region.

Longfeng Temple was originally built during the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty and was renovated during both the Ming and Qing dynasties. According to a Ming Dynasty stele preserved in the temple, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, stationed his troops here during his eastern campaign, and General Xue Rengui shot an arrow to conquer the Tianshan Mountains, leading to the construction of this temple. Another Ming Dynasty stele in the temple records that in the 44th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign during the Qing Dynasty, the emperor visited the site during his eastern tour. He found the tranquil surroundings ideal for spiritual practice and the beautiful scenery perfect for nurturing one’s character. He bestowed the honorary titles “Baoding Temple” on Longfeng Temple, “Ling Shen Cave” on the White Cloud Cave, and “Great and Second Vajras” on the Fengtuo Spiral Peak.

Longfeng Temple has endured through the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, spanning more than 1,300 years. It has been visited by emperors and frequented by commoners, earning two imperial titles and widespread fame. However, during the Cultural Revolution, the temple was completely destroyed. In the autumn of 1995, with approval from provincial authorities, the temple was restored and rebuilt. In May 1998, it reopened as an official religious site. To date, over eight years of continuous construction have seen an investment of 50 million yuan. Restoration projects include the Main Hall, Yuantong Treasure Hall, White Cloud Cave, East and West Side Halls, Dining Hall, Monks’ Quarters, mountain-access roads, Immortal Bridge, as well as the construction of the Mountain Gate and Heavenly King Hall.

Due to the deep connection between Emperor Qianlong and Longfeng Temple, Aisin Gioro Yucong, the eighth-generation descendant of Emperor Qianlong and owner of Beijing Zhengci JingShe, donated a precious relic of the Buddha, treasured in his family for generations. On August 15, 2001, the Relic Stupa was completed here. Zhao Puchu, then President of the Buddhist Association of China, personally inscribed the plaque “Shakyamuni Buddha Relic Tower Upholding the Heavenly Jewel Pagoda,” and the Buddhist Association of China sent a congratulatory telegram. The Buddha Relic Pagoda is an octagonal white jade tower, 21 meters high, with ten Buddha statues carved on its eight sides, blending Han, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles while integrating classical and modern design. It is the only stupa in Northeast China enshrining the relics of the Buddha.

The Golden Vajra Mountain where Longfeng Temple is situated features 23 natural landscapes and 5 cultural sites. Among the more famous are Dragon Head Peak, Great Golden Vajra Peak, Second Golden Vajra Peak, Golden Toad Welcoming the Dawn, Rhinoceros Turtle Gazing at the Moon, Recumbent Lion Peak, Human Head Peak, White Cloud Cave, One-Line Sky, Guest-Greeting Pine, Nine-Dragon River, Willow Trees by the Dragon Pool, Laojun Pond, and Laojun Cabinet Rock, collectively known as the 28 Scenic Spots of Golden Vajra Mountain. The wonders of nature have crafted many extraordinary landscapes. Golden Vajra Mountain features undulating, rugged ridges, while the Nine-Dragon River winds around the verdant mountains. Recently, water amusement facilities have been developed at the foot of the mountain, along with newly built roads and parking lots.

Xiadahe Township: Xiadahe Township is located at 40°59' north latitude and 123°16' east longitude. It sits at the upper reaches of the western branch of the Tanghe Reservoir at the foot of the Qianshan Mountains in the southeast of Liaoyang County. It borders Shangmatun in Helan Town to the east and south, faces Bahuai Town across the sand to the west, is separated by a ridge from Anshan City to the west and northwest, and neighbors Lanjia Town and Gongchangling District to the north and northwest. It is about 30 kilometers from Shoushan Town, the county seat of Liaoyang, covering a total area of 147 square kilometers. As a mountainous township characterized by “eight parts mountain, half part water, one part farmland, and half part roads and fields,” it is traversed by two provincial roads: the Anshan-Liaoyang Line and the Liaoyang-Fengcheng Line, serving as a key route from Liaoyang City to eastern mountainous townships... More information about Xiadahe Township++