Nanchong Laojun Mountain

Nanchong Laojun Mountain

Laojun Mountain is situated to the north of Luxi Town, Shunqing District, Nanchong City, about 20 kilometers from the city center. Legend has it that during the Three Kingdoms period, Wang Ping, a general of the Shu Kingdom, was ordered by Zhuge Liang to lead his troops southward from Langzhong. Along the way, they encountered fierce wind and rain. Just as the soldiers were physically and mentally exhausted and had reached the foot of a mountain, suddenly a golden light shone from the mountaintop and the storm came to an abrupt halt. Wang Ping then ordered the entire army to set up camp there. That night, he dreamed of the Supreme Old Lord appearing to him, and thus the mountain was named Laojun Mountain (Old Lord Mountain).

Laojun Mountain features a unique terrain, with its ridges winding like a giant dragon on both sides, embracing each other to form a natural Taiji (yin-yang) symbol. In front of the mountain lies Wanfuqiao Reservoir, creating a beautiful reflection of mountain and water that enhances its charm. The Laojun Mountain Taoist Temple was first built in the 10th year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (722 AD), boasting a history of over 1,200 years. It has not only attracted numerous worshippers from northern Sichuan but also hosted renowned Taoist masters throughout history, such as Xie Ziran, Zhang Sanfeng, and Qiu Changchun, who lectured and preached here. Over the long and tumultuous years, the temple has been destroyed three times. In 1993, Taoist followers mobilized devotees from all directions to donate funds and materials, leading to the reconstruction of the Laojun Hall, Sanqing Hall, Cihang Hall, Lingzu Hall, and Sanhuang Pavilion, forming an imposing architectural complex.