Queshan Bamboo Forest Temple

Queshan Bamboo Forest Temple

Queshan Bamboo Forest Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Bamboo Forest Temple is located on the northern side of Jinding Mountain, facing south, nestled against the mountain and beside the water, surrounded by dense bamboo groves — hence the name Bamboo Forest Temple. According to the *Queshan County Annals*, the temple was first built during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. It is a renowned temple in the Central Plains region, once celebrated in the saying "Southern Bamboo Forest, Northern Shaolin." Photo by Fan Jinfeng