Emerald Peaks Glistening with Dew

Emerald Peaks Glistening with Dew

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Highlights

From dawn to dusk, the mountain peaks are shrouded in mist and clouds, as if condensed vapors accumulate into lush greenery, fresh and glistening.

Ancient poets described the scenery of the Emerald Peaks as: “Clouds dampen your clothes, the scenery intensifies on the trees. Delicate layers create illusions, while the void green drips onto lotus-like peaks.” The

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To the north of the Emerald Peaks lie Tianxiang Ridge and Shengyun Peak; to the northwest is Lion Peak; to the south are Twin Peaks; and below are attractions such as Shu’gu Spring and Snow Pool.

In front of the peaks stands the Emerald Peak Temple, which houses a stone stele inscribed with the “Eight Scenic Spots of Emerald Peak,” featuring poetic inscriptions. The temple buildings are grand, with solemn Buddha statues. The pavilions and meditation rooms within retain the charm of an ancient monastery. A small stream flows around the front of the temple, while a mountain spring gushes behind it, creating a serene environment.

Introduction

The Emerald Peaks consist of three summits: Dripping Emerald, Emerald Mist, and Emerald Canopy. The highest point of the Emerald Peaks is 1,087 meters above sea level. Dripping Emerald Peak resembles a three-tiered structure, larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, also known as Upper Emerald Peak, Lower Emerald Peak, and Middle Emerald Peak.

In front of the peaks stands the Emerald Peak Temple, originally named “Tianzhu Hermitage.” It was relocated and rebuilt from beneath Tianzhu Peak during the late Tang Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty’s Guangxu era, the renowned monk Yexia and others came from Hubei and founded the “Huayan University” within the temple, dedicated to teaching the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra). The famous monk Xuyun once attended the university as a student monk to study the sutra. The Huayan University had about thirty to forty official students, with even more attendees listening to the lectures. Any “Fourfold Assembly of disciples” willing to listen to the sutra were welcome to attend.

Admission & Opening Hours None (Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

Transportation

Passing through Shuangxi Temple and the large Reclining Buddha Hall, head south to reach Emerald Peak Temple and Liumutian — this is the area of Emerald Peaks Glistening with Dew.