Qingfeng Chan Temple Scenic Area

Qingfeng Chan Temple Scenic Area

Qingfeng Chan Temple Scenic Area is a cultural tourism attraction.

Originally named Dengguang Temple and commonly known as "Chengzai An," Qingfeng Chan Temple is located in Hongmiancheng Mountain at the foot of Faliu Mountain, north of Tanxi Town. Nestled in a mountain hollow, the temple sits against the hills and faces the valley, oriented from north to south, with the main peak of the mountain rising over 800 meters above sea level. The mountain is covered in lush, dense forests, and clear springs flow ceaselessly through it. On the mountain, there are ancient caves, ancient wells, and other attractions. About 1,000 meters to the northwest of the temple, on the mountainside, stand two massive rocks called "LuoGu Stones," jutting out above the pine forest with an imposing presence that seems to tower proudly over the woods. Every early morning at around 3 a.m., when all is quiet and the forest hums softly, the sound of gongs and drums reminiscent of monks chanting sutras can be heard coming from the direction of the LuoGu Stones. This mysterious phenomenon has persisted for thousands of years without interruption. Qingfeng Chan Temple was founded by Master Dadian, the ninth patriarch of the Southern School of Zen Buddhism, in the first year of the Zhenguan era (785 AD) during the early Tang Dynasty, and has a history of 1,219 years. Having experienced periods of prosperity and decline, the temple was rebuilt in 1986 and approved as an official Buddhist practice site in 1992. It now covers an area of 10 hectares and includes over 50 structures such as halls, chambers, monastic quarters, and service rooms, with a total built-up area of 5,000 square meters. The temple houses historical religious artifacts from various dynasties, including ancient ceramics, stone carvings, and wood carvings from the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing periods. Additionally, there is an ancient kapok tree and three thousand-year-old oilfruit trees, which are said to have been personally planted by Master Dadian.