Immortal Encounter Temple

Immortal Encounter Temple

Immortal Encounter Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Guide    Around the temple, the moss on the rocks resembles tangled hair, with ancient vines hanging down over ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), strand after strand unbroken, known as the "Samantabhadra Thread." Legend has it that Bodhisattva Samantabhadra left this thread on the cliffs to guide travelers in their climb to the summit. On both sides of the temple walls, steep cliffs and deep valleys frame wild mountain flowers, creating a scene both majestic and intimate.

Introduction    Immortal Encounter Temple is located at the foot of Jiuling Ridge, at an altitude of approximately 1,680 meters. It was originally a thatched hut built by Monk Shenghuai during the Qing Dynasty. In the first year of the Tongzhi era (1862 AD), after returning from his travels, Monk Shenghuai expanded it into a temple. Legend says that Qu Wu became immortal and rode a dragon after hiding away here. Perched halfway up Longevity Slope, the temple enjoys a unique location—its cave-like structure sits midway up the cliffs. Though modest in size compared to grand palaces, it possesses a distinctive charm. At dawn, when sunlight first touches the mountains and the peaks glow, monkeys call and birds sing. Gazing down at Jade Bamboo Peak, you’ll see idle clouds shifting shapes; looking up at Jiuling Ridge, mist rises from the valley, creating a refined and enchanting atmosphere that captivates the heart. Legend has it that in ancient times, a man came to Mount Emei seeking immortality. When he reached this spot, a woodcutter said to him: “A carefree and untroubled life is the way of the immortal—why make the journey to Mount Emei?” With that, the woodcutter vanished. Realizing he had met a deity, the man went back down the mountain, content. Later, monks built a temple here and named it “Immortal Encounter Temple.” Visitors can rest here and reflect on the philosophy that “a carefree and untroubled life is the way of the immortal.”

Sichuan Meishan