Anbo Bao'en Temple

Anbo Bao'en Temple

The renowned Anbo Bao'en Temple in Dalian, Liaoning, is located on the southern slope of Erlong Mountain in Ciyugou, northwest of Nietun Village, Gongjia Village, Anbo Town, Pulandian City, bordering Tongyi Township to the west. The mountain is covered with dense forests, and a stream flows from north to south. The temple sits amidst the thick woods, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the Fuzhou River located about 1 kilometer to the south. The temple faces south, measuring 53 meters from north to south and 38 meters from east to west. It is home to the Bao'en Temple, built during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty, symbolizing gratitude to the Buddha. Bao'en Temple was constructed in the first year of the Zhengtong reign (1436). Legend has it that Erlong Mountain is part of the Laolonggang Mountain Range, which leads to the Three Rivers (Heilongjiang, Songhua River, and Mudan River).