Longtan Pit

Longtan Pit

Introduction: Located at the foot of Phoenix Mountain southwest of Chengguan, also known as "Longtan Stream." It is surrounded by overlapping peaks, lush and towering, with dense forests and continuously flowing clear springs. The water of Longtan originates from the foot of Tianluo Mountain, meandering all the way from Molilei Mountain through the Liyin Ridge Gorge to the front of Phoenix Mountain. After passing over a cliff, it forms a waterfall that plunges straight down, reminiscent of the "Little Dragon Pool" in Yandang Mountain. To the south, there is a "Long Pond" that cascades down the mountainside, featuring two circular ponds—one inner and one outer. The outer pond is slightly smaller and shallower, while the inner pond is somewhat larger and unfathomably deep. Legend has it that a divine dragon resides here, hence the name Longtan Pit. After the construction of the Yutan Reservoir, some of the ponds either sank to the bottom of the reservoir or were filled with sand and stones, but the reservoir remains full year-round, sparkling and clear. At the southern foot of Phoenix Mountain, flanked on the left by Tiger Head Rock and on the right by Golden Rooster Cave, lies Longtan Temple. Originally built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, it was initially called "Jixian Cottage." In the third year of the Xuantong reign, it was rebuilt as Guanyin Hall and reconstructed again in 1998. Behind the temple on the mountain is Liyin Ridge, home to the "Jishantang," which is referred to along with Longtan Temple as the Upper and Lower Halls. The surroundings are open, deep, and tranquil. From an elevated vantage point, you can see the panoramic view of the city.

Zhejiang Taizhou City