Feixian Pavilion Grottoes

Feixian Pavilion Grottoes

The Feixian Pavilion Grottoes is a cultural tourism attraction.

On the rock faces along the Pu River and Linxi River in Pujiang County, Chengdu, there are 14 sets of cliff carvings and Buddhist statues from the Tang and Song dynasties, with the largest number located at Feixian Pavilion. In the sixth year of the Yongchang era of Empress Wu Zetian (689 AD), 92 niches and 777 cliff statues were carved here.

Feixian Pavilion is an ancient site with a history of over two thousand years. Legend has it that during the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, a general named “Mo Gong” led a military campaign to Yunnan, and upon his triumphant return, he stationed his troops here. Impressed by the beautiful mountain and water scenery, he chose to stay and live in seclusion for spiritual cultivation. Later, after achieving great merit, he rode a white crane and ascended to heaven in broad daylight. In memory of him, later generations built a pavilion and erected a statue to worship him, and this pavilion came to be known as “Feixian Pavilion.” Built against the mountain and beside the water, Feixian Pavilion consists of an arched bridge, the mountain gate, Yan Yan Pavilion, Lingxu Pavilion, Feixian Pavilion, and Mo Gong Terrace. Closely connected to it is the Er’langtan Cliff Carving, which is a provincial-level cultural relics protection area. Most of these carvings date back to the Tang dynasty, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and beautifully shaped statues, especially notable in niche number nine. There are currently 92 niches and 777 statues.

Location

Pujiang County, Chengdu (on the banks of the Pu River)