Sandu Screen Rock

Sandu Screen Rock

Guide: A provincial-level scenic area, located 9 kilometers from the city center, spanning the low mountain and hilly regions of Wuning and Hengdian towns. The Luo Screen Mountain and Screen Rock Mountain within the area are offshoots of the Dapan Mountain Range, with the highest peak reaching an elevation of 521.4 meters. The entire scenic area features 98 scenic spots and landscapes, consisting of the Sandu Shengjing (Three Towns Victory Land), the Screen Rock Cave Mansion Scenic Area, as well as the Lanting and Guanding Temple sites (areas). Major attractions include the Dragon Round Cave, Cave Mansion Splendid Buildings, Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Thousand-Jin Stream Gully, Seal-the-Sky Rice Eave, Theater Rock, Giant Turtle Rock Micro Hidden Cave, Mythical Corridor, and Listening to the Rain Pavilion. Introduction: The scenic area was originally named "Dragon Pool Pit" and was first established in the eighth year of the Xiantong era of the Tang Dynasty (867 AD). At that time, local villagers, hoping for abundant harvests and peace throughout the seasons, pooled funds to erect a statue of Shennong (the God of Agriculture), attracting visitors from all around. Legend has it that during an ancient severe drought, a dragon, pitying the suffering of the people, defied the Jade Emperor’s orders and secretly brought rain to the earth. Upon discovery, the Jade Emperor punished the dragon by trapping it here, hence the name "Dragon Pool Pit." To this day, the Dragon-Slaying Platform, Dragon Bed, and Dragon Pool still remain. The majestic Dragon King Temple stands tall at the entrance of the scenic area, having withstood a thousand years of history. The "Azure Cloud Cave" and "White Cloud Cave" are said to be the dwelling places of the Green Snake and White Snake from the Legend of the White Snake. The local Xu family in the mountain village are descendants of Xu Xian, and "Dragon Pool Pit" has gained widespread fame through its many beautiful legends, remaining popular for over a thousand years with a constant stream of visitors, as recorded in the county annals. Sandu Shengjing boasts the wonder of mountains and rivers, with towering cliffs standing like screens. The "Green" and "White" caves are shrouded in mist, with heavenly ladders and sloping railings appearing and disappearing amid the fog. From the South Heaven Gate, one can gaze at the beautiful scenery of the Dongyang River. The numerous temples scattered throughout the scenic area feature flying eaves, flowing vermilion, carved beams, and painted rafters, all exuding an ancient and elegant beauty. Within the area lies an artificial lake covering more than 6,000 square meters, like a pearl in a fairyland. The "Cave Hall Valley" at the entrance of the scenic area is the burial site of Qiao Xingjian, a famous prime minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, and Jia Tingzuo, a renowned general who fought against the Jin. It serves as an excellent place for visitors to explore history, pay homage to ancient sages, and provide patriotic education for primary and secondary school students. Transportation: Located 9 kilometers southeast of Dongyang City Center, accessible by bus from Dongyang East Station to Hengdian.

Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province