Huayan

Huayan is located 37 kilometers from Guilin, within Bao'ning Township. Before and shortly after the liberation, it was a thriving temple site with a strong flow of worshippers. It is now designated as a cultural heritage protection area by the county government. Huayan consists of a large cave and a small cave. The large cave houses temples and is tended by monks, enjoying a constant stream of incense offerings. The small cave is perilous, deep, and mysterious, known as the “Twelve-Gate Cave.” The entrance is so narrow that only one person can climb down at a time, while wider sections inside are as spacious as auditoriums. Legend has it that this was where the immortal Lü Dongbin cultivated his Dao. The faint outlines of an "Immortal's Bed" and "Immortal's Footprints" can still be seen. With its rich legends and reputation as a wish-fulfilling sacred site, worshippers have come here to pray and burn incense without interruption throughout the year. On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month each year, the path is crowded with pilgrims in an unprecedented celebration. From a tourism perspective, developing this site could help fill the gap in Guilin’s Buddhist attractions.