Puji Nunnery

Puji Nunnery

Puji Nunnery

: Beside the Three Hanging Pools, a mountain suddenly rises, with a relative elevation difference of over 200 meters, resembling a sharp sword piercing the sky — known as Sword Peak Mountain. From the foot to the summit of the mountain, there is a path built from natural stone blocks, 0.8 meters wide, only allowing one person to pass at a time, often referred to as the “One Path of Mount Hua.” The summit is a flat open area, about 5 mu in size, where a nunnery named Puji Nunnery was built in ancient times. It is said that the nunnery once enjoyed great popularity, but it has now been destroyed, leaving only the foundation. Halfway up Sword Peak Mountain, there is a cliff inscribed with the words “Puji Nunnery, the 42nd Year of the Jiajing Reign of the Great Ming (1563), Fifth Month, Moonrise Day, Written with Caution,” and below that are fourteen lines of ancient poetry praising Puji Nunnery and the Three Hanging Pools. The poem reads: “The jade-like gorge spouts silver dragons, / Whirling and plunging halfway through the sky. / Into the pools they crash with thunderous roar, / Their spray veils the vast dome overhead. / Pure and cool, it refreshes poetic souls, / Deep and profound, it nourishes the Way within. / Watch them rush toward the boundless sea, / Their snowy waves displaying nature’s might. / The temple surpasses Penglai’s isles, / Untainted by the dust of the mortal world. / Mossy steps are covered by drifting clouds, / Stone caves channel flowing springs below. / Incense wafts as sacred radiance fades, / Light floats where lonely moonlight gleams. / Ascending here, the poet’s heart takes flight, / As if treading the celestial pathways above.” Upon reaching the summit and standing at the ruins of Puji Nunnery, one can gaze in all directions to see overlapping green mountains and shimmering lake waters — an infinite expanse of scenery filling the view. Relevant authorities are planning to restore the nunnery. In the near future, visitors who ascend to the nunnery will be able to take in the full panorama of the Tianxingtan scenic area, find inspiration in the landscape, reflect on the past and present, and enjoy boundless delight.

Nanshan Scenic Area

Nanshan Lake National Forest Park

Tianxingtan

Guide Watchtower

Gold and Silver Waterfalls

Lake-Viewing Pavilion

Visiting Friends Bridge

Nanshan Lake Lion Rock

Shaded Stone Path

Mandarin Duck Pond

Fengtan Lake

Plum Villa Snow Pile

Crown Prince Lake

Crown Prince Hall

Nine Dragons Shoal

Green Bay Fishing Spot

Qiansi Pool Waterfall

Lucky Stone