The Herb-Washing Pool is located next to Chongxu Temple within the Luofu Mountain scenic area. Built from blue bricks, it covers an area of about 15 square meters and was where Ge Hong and his wife Bao Gu usually washed and prepared the herbs they collected. Beside the pool stands a sturdy oval-shaped boulder, 4 meters wide and 3 meters high, known as the Ancient Fishing Platform. On the boulder near the pool, there is an inscription by Qiu Fengjia, a patriotic poet from Taiwan during the late Qing Dynasty...
Jiutian Temple is located within the Luofu Mountain scenic area. Also known as Mingfu Temple, it was originally built during the Southern Han Dynasty. In the late Ming Dynasty, Kuang Lu studied here and styled himself the “Master of Mingfu Cave.” It was rebuilt during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty by Mo Mingxing and renamed Jiutian Temple. The existing structures were constructed during the Republican era. The temple features a brick-and-wood structure with a courtyard-style layout, measuring 26.4 meters in depth and 20.4 meters in width. …
Sulaoguan is a Taoist temple and one of the most renowned Taoist sites on Mount Luofu. Located at the northern foot of Mount Luofu, it is also known as the North Hermitage. Its spiritual essence originated during the Qin and Han dynasties, and it was established by Ge Hong during the Jin Dynasty. Having stood for over 1,600 years, it remains majestic and undestroyed. Facing a lotus pond, the temple is grand and spectacular. Old records praise it as “a profound dwelling place for spirits and a blessed land for cultivation.” It has been regarded through the ages as a sacred site for spiritual practice…
Zhuming Dongtian is located on Mount Luofu and is the foremost among the eighteen cave heavens of Luofu. It is recognized as the seventh cave heaven and the thirty-fourth blessed land in Taoism. "Dongtian" is a Taoist term, and Zhuming Dongtian originally meant "the heaven that illuminates truth with radiant brilliance." The area is embraced by Elephant Mountain, Lion Mountain, Plum Blossom Mountain, and Horse Mountain. It faces a stream in the front and leans against verdant hills at the back, with towering trees and an elegant environment…
Huanglong Temple is located at the foot of Yannü Peak on the western side of Luofu Mountain and is one of the famous Eighteen Grotto-Heavens of Luofu. It is a renowned Taoist sacred site on Luofu Mountain, enjoying perpetual incense offerings and a steady stream of visitors. Dubbed the largest temple in Guangdong, Huanglong Temple on Luofu Mountain is situated in the northwestern part of Boluo County. Although it was only consecrated recently, the history of Huanglong Cave dates back...
Longhua Cave Xiangshui Drifting is located within the Longhua Cave Hakka Cultural Village. The drifting river channel is formed by a cluster of potholes — a primitive and spectacular glacial relic from over three million years ago during the Ice Age. The drifting section stretches 3.5 kilometers in total, with a drop of nearly 50 meters. The entire river valley is shaded by towering cliffs, featuring rugged rocks and more than ten drops ranging from 2 to 5 meters, offering both thrilling excitement and safety. It’s a great spot for leisure and relaxation.
Longhua Cave Hakka Cultural Village is located in Xiashang Dongcun, Xiangshui, Huzhen, Boluo County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. The project covers a total area of 180,000 square meters, with a total construction area of 18,000 square meters and a total investment of approximately 150 million yuan; it is being developed in three phases. The cultural village is situated at the edge of the Pearl River Delta in the Luofu Mountain Range. It borders Huizhou and Huiyang to the southeast; ...
The Leigong Gorge Rafting in Xiangtoushan covers a total distance of about 4.5 kilometers, with a rafting duration of approximately 2 hours. Designed and constructed by a professional construction company, the rafting course features a drop of nearly 100 meters, including over ten major and minor rapids. At the entrance to the canyon lies a medium-sized reservoir with a capacity of up to 3 million cubic meters. The river water is clear and abundant, sometimes rushing down with thrilling momentum, other times swirling through serene valleys, creating a refreshing and exhilarating experience. The rafting course passes by more than 20 natural scenic spots. Along the way, a ten-mile bamboo corridor flutters in the breeze, the valley air is fresh with a high concentration of negative ions, and the crystal-clear stream exudes natural vitality, making you feel as if you're in a fairyland. This offers a unique experience of “thrilling adventure through passion, and a magical journey through paradise.”
Huangshandong is a revolutionary base village located in the northwest of Shibei Town, Boluo County, bordering Da'guishan Mountain in Heyuan. The village covers a total area of 47 square kilometers with a population of 1,200. Huangshandong boasts abundant forest and water resources: 55,000 acres of woodland and the Huangshandong Reservoir, which has a catchment area of 44 square kilometers and a water storage capacity of 23.6 million cubic meters...
Bright Moon Temple is located in Shiwan Town, Boluo County, and is one of the Five Temples of Luofu Mountain, often regarded as the foremost among them. During the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism flourished. In the third year of the Tianbao era (744 AD), Emperor Xuanzong of Tang decreed the establishment of the Bright Moon Ordination Platform at Yanxiang Temple on Luofu Mountain. Later, a stone inscription of the “Bright Moon Ordination Platform” was erected in Tieshang, which became a site for tonsure and ordination of monks in the middle and lower reaches of the Dongjiang River...
South Tower Temple is located in Changning Town, Boluo County, Huizhou City, on Mount Luofu, one of China’s Top Ten Taoist Mountains. Originally named Yanxiang Temple, it was built during the Datong era of Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty by the renowned Master Jingtai. For over a thousand years, South Tower Temple has been home to many notable figures, and countless celebrities have visited the site. The Southern Song poet Lu You...
The Alchemy Furnace is located to the right of Chongxu Temple. It stands 3.54 meters tall, with an octagonal base. The four corner pillars are carved with relief sculptures of clouds and dragons, and the top is shaped like a gourd. Constructed from twenty-four bluestone slabs, the furnace features Taoist yin-yang and eight trigrams patterns, as well as motifs of auspicious cranes and qilin. The furnace body consists of three parts: the base, the main body, and the cauldron. Legend has it that this is the “...” left behind by Ge Hong...
The Immortals' Meeting Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge, 2.9 meters wide and 3 meters high, with a surface made of blue hemp stone slabs and column capitals carved with floral patterns supporting square pillars. Legend has it that in the first year of the Shaosheng era, Su Dongpo visited Luofu Mountain. After drinking, he happened to meet a village girl. Inspired to write poetry, he recited: “Seeking the secluded and exploring the scenic, I enter Luofu; drunk, I lean on my cane to find my way home. After the rain, the mountain flowers smell even sweeter, and the village girl’s glance back outshines…”
Butterfly Cave is located beneath Yunfeng Rock and is one of the Eighteen Heavenly Caves of Mount Luofu. It is a natural stone cave, where wild vines sprawl and a stream murmurs inside, while lush trees and fragrant flowers thrive outside. Every summer and autumn, butterflies fill the skies over Mount Luofu, especially around this cave, hence its name. Stretching over 300 meters, the cave passes through the mountainside...
Luofu Mountain Rafting is located to the east of Zhu Ming Cave in the central scenic area of Luofu Mountain, offering convenient transportation. The river originates from the Sulong Scenic Area, one of the seven major scenic zones of Luofu Mountain, with crystal-clear water where fish and shrimp are visible. The riverbanks stretch from north to south like a coiling dragon, resembling a playful dragon dancing on the water—exhibiting breathtaking beauty and an ethereal charm that leaves visitors in awe. Luofu Mountain Ra...
There Flowers Bloom Theme Park is located 200 meters southwest of Qingshuiwan Farm in Luofu Mountain, Boluo County. It is a sea of flowers, not only vast but also home to a wide variety of blooms. The park features a European-style theme, complete with small bridges, flowing streams, and vibrant blossoms, making it a great spot for leisure and vacation. It’s ideal for newlyweds taking wedding photos as well as for...
Feiyunding is the summit of Luoshan and also the highest peak of Luofu Mountain, standing at an elevation of 1,296 meters. “Loftily rising above thirty-six hundred zhang,” it nearly touches the clouds. From here, you can overlook the East River winding like a ribbon, shimmering waterways and streams, as well as fields and villages stretching out as far as the eye can see. Suggested duration Half a day Transportation Cable cars are available within the Luofu Mountain scenic area, …
Sifang Mountain is an extension of Luofu Mountain and forms the core of the planned but undeveloped northwest section of Luofu Mountain in Huizhou, Guangdong. It is located within Changning Town, Boluo County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. It lies 67 km east of Huizhou and 99 km west of Guangzhou, and is one of China’s top ten famous Taoist mountains. The historian Sima Qian once compared Luofu Mountain to the “Yue Yue” (Guangdong’s paramount peak), hence…
Minmetals·Hallstatt Tourism Town is located in Luoyang Town, Boluo County. Drawing inspiration from Austrian architectural styles and using the Austrian town of Hallstatt as its blueprint, China Minmetals has crafted the Minmetals·Hallstatt Town by integrating local characteristics. Covering nearly 1 million square meters and surrounded by mountains on three sides, the town features a 170,000-square-meter…
Qiufengzhai is located in Guanshan, Gongzhuang Town, Boluo County, covering nearly 10,000 acres of pristine forest. With a total project investment of nearly 1 billion yuan (wholly privately funded), it is built to the standards of a national 4A-level scenic area, with a planned total area of approximately 3.65 square kilometers. The site is close to core cities in the Pearl River Delta such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Dongguan,…