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Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion

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The Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion is located atop Fengshan Mountain on Lingping Peak in the southern part of the city. It was first built in the seventh year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1528 AD). It was destroyed in 1966. The pavilion was rebuilt on July 25, 1985. The main hall enshrines the statue of Goddess Mazu, while the rear hall houses a large statue of Guanyin the Goddess of Mercy holding a vase of holy water. The central mural on the back wall depicts “Two Dragons Spouting Water,” the left side shows “Prayers Answered” and “Qilin Delivering a Child,” and the right side illustrates “Prayers Answered” and “Phoenix Fairy Bird.” The left wall of the main hall features murals of “The Queen Mother’s Birthday” and “Emperor Tang Minghuang Visiting the Moon Palace,” while the right wall displays the “Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars.” The murals are brightly colored and lifelike.

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The Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion is located atop Fengshan Mountain on Lingping Peak in the southern part of the city. It was first built in the seventh year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1528 AD). It was destroyed in 1966. The pavilion was rebuilt on July 25, 1985. The main hall enshrines the statue of Goddess Mazu, while the rear hall houses a large statue of Guanyin the Goddess of Mercy holding a vase of holy water. The central mural on the back wall depicts “Two Dragons Spouting Water,” the left side shows “Prayers Answered” and “Qilin Delivering a Child,” and the right side illustrates “Prayers Answered” and “Phoenix Fairy Bird.” The left wall of the main hall features murals of “The Queen Mother’s Birthday” and “Emperor Tang Minghuang Visiting the Moon Palace,” while the right wall displays the “Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars.” The murals are brightly colored and lifelike.

In front of the hall are two ceremonial platforms, flanked by side chambers, with a surrounding wall at the front. The right corner features a mountain gate. To the left of the gate is the Kuixing Pavilion, dedicated to the God of Literature. In front lies an open terrace, with side chambers on both sides serving as kitchens, dormitories, and dining areas. During the Qixi Festival temple fair, over a thousand visitors come to offer incense and dine. The pavilion enjoys a constant flow of worshippers throughout the year. Accessible via over 740 stone steps from the southern part of the city, it is a great spot for hiking, fitness, and sightseeing.