Rushan Qinglong Temple

Rushan Qinglong Temple

Rushan Qinglong Temple is located on Yuhuang Mountain in Rushan City, Weihai, Shandong Province. Five hundred years ago, Yuhuang Mountain was known as Qingluo Mountain. It was said that purple mist often hovered over the mountaintop and colorful clouds frequently enveloped the sky. The locals believed this mountain to be an auspicious feng shui site, so they built a Taoist temple here in the 12th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, naming it the Mountain God Temple.

In the first year of the Xuantong reign, when the temple was being expanded, a giant python appeared, hence the name Qinglong Temple (Azure Dragon Temple). It is also commonly called Yuhuang Temple by the public because it enshrines the Jade Emperor.

In the third year of the Xuantong reign, a grand consecration ceremony was held. It is said that since the consecration, Qinglong Temple has enjoyed flourishing incense offerings. People come to pray for blessings, good fortune, disaster relief, longevity, healing, career success, having children, and smooth promotions in official careers — all with proven efficacy.

During the Anti-Japanese War, the temple was damaged, but local worshippers continued to visit to offer incense and prayers.

Since 2009, lay practitioners such as Wang Chunshen have invested in rebuilding and expanding the temple complex. Structures such as the Lingxiao Palace, Lingguan Hall, Medicine King Hall, Yuanjun Hall, Sanguan Hall, God of Wealth Hall, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower were constructed, enshrining 22 deities. The temple was then renamed Qinglong Temple.

In August 2011, the Weihai Municipal Bureau of Ethnic and Religious Affairs officially approved the establishment of the Qinglong Mountain Taoist activity site.

On May 9, 2015, Rushan Qinglong Temple was appointed under the leadership of Daoist Priest Feng Yuanping (Feng Gaoxin) from the Beijing Taoist Association.

Source: Taoism Voice