Bailu Temple

Bailu Temple

Bailu Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Bailu Temple, also known as Huijiao Chan Temple, covers an area of approximately 1,600 square meters. It was first built during the Huangyou era (1049–1053) of the Northern Song Dynasty, situated atop Huangyan in Bailu Mountain, nestled among lush forests and bamboo groves. The mountain temple features two main halls and over 70 side rooms, with architecture in the Ming and Qing styles, while its column bases still retain characteristics from the Song and Yuan periods. It is often referred to as the “Number One Sacred Site in Western Zhejiang,” and even boasts a plaque inscribed with “Mahavira Hall” by Zhao Puchu hanging prominently above the main hall.

Beneath the temple on Huangyan, the structure hangs dramatically hundreds of feet above the southern cliffs, presenting a thrilling and breathtaking sight. Visitors who climb up can gaze into the distance to see the undulating peaks of Mirror Screen Mountain, Jiulong Mountain, and others stretching endlessly; meanwhile, peaks such as Wulong and Fuchun rise majestically into the sky, extending horizontally. Looking out over Lan City, the view is hazy yet distinct, while the Qu and Wu Rivers wind like ribbons; a bird’s-eye view of the terraced fields reveals layers of green, with villages scattered across the landscape like a painting.