Jiuzi Temple

Jiuzi Temple

Jiuzi Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Sights

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the area at Biyun Peak, where there is a flat and serene valley of about 10 acres. To the west stands the majestic Jiuzi Peak, which historically gave its name to the entire mountain range. On the peak, five smaller peaks are aligned from east to west, and four smaller peaks stand in rows from north to south, resembling nine children encircling and playing together. The mountain is surrounded on three sides—southeast, north—by cliffs, with continuous ridges of rock standing tall like thousand-foot-high city walls. Amidst the walls, there are lush bamboo groves, ancient trees shading the sky, and clear springs flowing around, creating a secluded, serene, and uniquely beautiful landscape reminiscent of a paradise on earth.

Tour

The site currently features a mountain gate, the Mahavira Hall, several monks’ quarters, and corridors. In the secluded valley atop the mountain, there is a circular stone-carved ancient pagoda with three tiers, standing several feet high. In front of the pagoda, there is also a stone Buddha statue and a stone lion.

According to preliminary identification by archaeologists, these are relics from the Tang and Song dynasties. Stone lions are usually found in matching pairs, so why is there only one here? Thus, some say its companion leapt onto the clouds and flowed down from Chuoyun Ravine, then traveled upstream along the stream to Qibu Spring and onward to Lion Peak. Isn’t there a strange rock on Lion Peak that resembles a lion? This legend is beautiful, ingenious, and full of romantic charm, and it has spread widely ever since.

Introduction

Jiuzi Temple is located at Biyun Peak. It is said that Jin Qiaojue ascended Jiuhua Mountain via this very spot. In ancient times, the Huizhou trade route passed at the foot of Biyun Peak, though it remains unknown whether Jin Qiaojue traveled this path.

Jiuzi Temple is also known as Guanghua Yuan or Huayan Chan Temple. Initially built during the Tang Dynasty, it was reconstructed in the Ming Dynasty but later fell into ruin. In the 15th year of the Guangxu reign (1889), the abbot monk Wuyuan rebuilt the temple.

Ticket & Opening Hours: None (Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM)