Xiandu Temple

Xiandu Temple

Xiandu Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Xiandu Temple, formerly known as Zhao Hou Shrine, also called Zhao Hou Temple or Wushang Hou Temple, is dedicated to Zhao Bing and is the oldest recorded temple structure in Jinyun. Zhao Bing, courtesy name Gong’a, was a native of Dongyang and a skilled Taoist physician during the Eastern Han Dynasty. While wandering through Xiandu, he encountered warfare and a widespread plague, so he used his medical skills to heal people, saving countless lives. The locals, grateful for his kindness, built a shrine to honor him. At that time, the Xiandu area in Jinyun was under the jurisdiction of Wushang County, so the imperial court conferred upon him the titles of Grand General and Wushang Marquis. Films and TV series such as The Daoist Goes Down the Mountain, Fly Dagger Again Sees Fly Dagger, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes were filmed here.

Swan Incubating Eggs. At Qinglong’ao, there are many large rocks stacked on top of each other. The upper rocks resemble a swan, while the lower, smaller ones look like bird eggs—creating a vivid natural spectacle that looks like a swan incubating its offspring. This formation is the result of a rhyolite mountain with multiple joints and fractures that have been weathered, eroded by water, and especially affected by gravitational collapse, leading to the accumulation and stacking of rock fragments, with their surfaces further shaped by millennia of spherical weathering.

Qingzhi Cave. Beneath the curved, interlocking giant rocks of Swan Incubating Eggs, the stones resemble layers of green lingzhi mushrooms stacked together, forming a cave—thus named Qingzhi Cave. A winding path leads into the cave, where three hollow chambers lie in the middle, connected by twists and turns. Two streams flow around the rocks, their murmuring sounds adding to the ambiance. Exploring the cave, you hear the water but see no one—like stepping into a maze. Inside, it’s serene and cool in summer, warm in winter. Exiting the cave and standing beneath the circular rock, you’ll notice it appears split as if by a sword or blade—hence called Immortal-Cleaved Rock. Films and TV series such as The Daoist Goes Down the Mountain, The Book and the Sword, The Investiture of the Gods: The Phoenix Cries at Qishan, and Nezha were filmed here.

Zhao Yin Cave. This cave under the Qinglong Rock of Xiandu Temple is divided into upper and lower levels due to differences in elevation. The lower cave is spacious and can accommodate over a hundred people. Above its entrance is a steep cliff; during rain, water cascades like a waterfall, and on sunny days, droplets hang like curtains—thus nicknamed Raindrop Cave. On the cave’s rear wall are relief carvings of ancient China’s Eight Great Immortal Physicians, including Bian Que. The upper cave is smaller and suitable for sitting and resting. Legend has it that long ago, woodcutters saw two old men playing chess in the neck of this cave; by the time one match ended, the handles of their swords had rotted away. A single game among immortals equaled a century in the human world—it turned out the woodcutter had met immortals, hence the name Rotten Axe Handle Cave.

Zhao Hou Boat. On the western side of Qinglong Tail Rock near a small stream lies a flat stone lying across the water, resembling a boat ready to sail. It’s said that Wushang Marquis Zhao Bing often rested here, hence the name Zhao Hou Boat, also known as Zhao Hou Vessel or Big Stone Vessel. Ancient inscriptions of the characters “Stone Boat” were carved on the rock. A poem by Qing Dynasty’s Zhao Luming titled Zhao Hou Boat reads: “A lone boat floats in the valley’s gorge, / Witnessing ages pass and sorrows enfold. / Zhao Hou left it as the mountain’s guardian, / Never to drift amid river’s tempestuous hold.”

Zhengguo Town: Historical Evolution: The name originated from a shepherd boy named Yu Bin. Legend has it that at the age of eight, while herding cattle, he possessed supernatural powers that prevented the cattle from straying beyond the boundaries he marked for grazing. It’s said he later “attained enlightenment” here. In the third year of the Qingyuan era during the Southern Song Dynasty (1198), the Zhengguo Temple was built, leading to the development of a market town named “Zhengguo,” which was later simplified to “Zhengguo.” During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it belonged to Jinniu District of Zengcheng County. In the early years of the People’s Republic of China, it was designated as the Fifth District. In 1958, it was renamed Zhengguo People’s Commune (during the Cultural Revolution, it was temporarily called Qianjin People’s Commune). In 1983, the commune was abolished and replaced with Zhengguo District. In 1987, it was upgraded to a town. … Zhengguo Town Detailed Information++