Mishizhen Mountain

Mishizhen Mountain

Mishizhen Mountain

Mishizhen Mountain, originally named "Liangjia Mountain," is located one kilometer southwest of Dashiqiao, a major city in southern Liaoning. Historically regarded as the foremost among surrounding peaks, it was renamed "Mishizhen Mountain" after the Qing Dynasty. The mountain gained widespread fame after the construction of the Goddess Temple on its summit. Legend has it that there once was a young man living near Mishizhen Mountain who, one evening, noticed a horse-drawn cart laden with salt slowly making its way from west to east. On the cart sat three remarkably beautiful young women who immediately caught everyone’s attention. Due to the muddy road, the cart was struggling to move forward. Seeing this, the young man stepped forward to help, pushing the cart up to the foot of Mishizhen Mountain. Once they stopped, the three goddesses, as a token of gratitude, bestowed upon the young man three bolts of fine cloth before bidding him farewell and ascending the mountain. It was said that the three goddesses then seated themselves atop Mishizhen Mountain and began to pray. A miraculous light emitted from their bodies, illuminating the surroundings. Soon afterward, a cloud of good omen descended, and amid the most beautiful music, they ascended into the sky. The young man, witnessing the spectacle from the foot of the mountain, was utterly astonished and immediately prostrated himself in worship. He later shared the miraculous event with his neighbors, and the story gradually spread throughout the countryside. Inspired by what they heard, people flocked to the area and began constructing a temple on Mishizhen Mountain to enshrine the three young women. Deeply moved, the goddesses joined the local people in building the shrine, ensuring the project proceeded smoothly. Before long, a grand three-story temple emerged on Mishizhen Mountain, becoming a celebrated tale among the people. It was later revealed that the three goddesses were none other than Yungiao, Bijiao, and Qiongjiao, also known as the Three Immortal Maidens. Hence, Mishizhen Mountain is also referred to as the Goddess Temple Mountain.