Cui Feng Temple on Lingtai Mountain

Cui Feng Temple on Lingtai Mountain

Cui Feng Temple on Lingtai Mountain is a cultural tourism attraction.

Cui Feng Temple

On Lingtai Mountain, there are Fu Yuan Temple built in the late Yuan Dynasty, Cui Feng Temple established in the eighth year of the Ming Emperor Xianzong’s reign, as well as Yuan Tong Temple and Zui Feng Temple. It is the largest temple complex in northwest Fujian. Upon entering the mountain gate, one is greeted by lush pines and cypresses that instantly bring a sense of coolness. Winding up the mountain path to the summit, one finds red walls nestled among green trees, with exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, as well as upturned eaves and red pillars, making for a unique sight. The temple complex currently preserves a front hall and a Three Buddha Hall, each with three rooms, a Wei Tuo Hall with one room, the Wan Bao Cave, as well as remnants such as the mountain gate, second gate, monks’ caves, pagoda tombs, and the three-story Ling Yin Pavilion. The front hall faces south.

Cui Feng Temple is located at the very center of the temple’s central axis, with two temple steles erected in front of it, built in the 16th year of the Qianlong reign. The Wei Tuo Hall is situated squarely behind the front hall. The rear hall is the Ten Thousand Buddha Hall, whose inner wall paintings are remarkably well-preserved and of high artistic value. The colorful murals of heavenly kings, the Queen Mother, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra are all 1.57 meters tall, with well-proportioned and natural figures, vivid coloring without garishness, intricate yet orderly lines, and a rigorous yet lively composition. The “Journey to the West” comic strip is vivid and lifelike, with realistic characters, fresh colors, smooth outlines, all achieving an artistic effect of profound meaning and endless aftertaste.