Guanyin Nunnery on Shen Tong Mountain

Guanyin Nunnery on Shen Tong Mountain

Guanyin Nunnery on Shen Tong Mountain is a cultural heritage protection unit of Shandong Province.

Guanyin Nunnery on Shen Tong Mountain is located in Geshi Town, Ningyang County, and dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

On October 10, 2013, Guanyin Nunnery on Shen Tong Mountain was designated as part of the fourth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage protection units by the People's Government of Shandong Province.

Geshi Town: Geshi Town is located 45 km south of Mount Tai, the most revered of China’s Five Great Mountains, and 25 km north of Qufu, a historic capital of culture. It covers a total area of 132 km², governs 27 administrative villages, and has a population of 72,000. Geshi Town is nationally renowned as a fruit and forestry hub, with a strong industrial foundation and a long history. Within its territory, nine cultural heritage sites—from the Neolithic Age to the Han Dynasty—have been excavated, identified, and preserved, making it one of the notable towns of Qilu (the historical region of Shandong).

Natural Conditions: The terrain of Geshi Town is higher in the north and lower in the south, with Shen Tong Mountain and Hei Mountain serving as boundary mountains. The northwest part includes Xing Mountain, Gao Mountain, Xing Ridge, and Ma Mountain, while the west features Yin Yang Mountain and Jin Yang Mountain. … More details about Geshi Town ++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shandong Province