Stone Chamber Taoist Site on Qixian Mountain

Stone Chamber Taoist Site on Qixian Mountain

The Stone Chamber Taoist Site on Qixian Mountain is a cultural relic protection unit of Jintang County.

The Stone Chamber Taoist Site on Qixian Mountain, dating back to the Han Dynasty, is located in Sanxue Temple Village, Qixian Subdistrict. It faces west and is oriented east-west, with a basically intact, horizontally laid-out structure and some inclination. In 1981, it was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit by the People’s Government of Jintang County.

Sanxue Temple Village: 1. Basic Information

Sanxue Temple Village is situated northeast of Jintang County. To its east is Sanwang Village in Fuxing Town, to its west is Tiandeng Village in Sanxing Town, to its south is Chuanfuhao Village in Sanxing Town, and to its north is Shibanhé Village. The village is named after the nearby Sanxue Mountain and lies 3 kilometers from the county seat. Covering a total area of 7.8 square kilometers, it comprises 12 villager groups. The area boasts picturesque mountains and rivers and is said to be where Li Babai, one of the Eight Immortals of Shu, pursued Taoism three times. It is also known for the beauty of its May pomegranate blossoms, described as “blazing red as fire.” The village has a long-standing Buddhist cultural heritage—during the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Temples, namely Fahai Temple, Pujii Temple, and Guangji Temple, were built on Sanxue Mountain. … More detailed information about Sanxue Temple Village ++