Qingshan Temple

　　The Qingshan Temple Natural Scenic Area is located in Shiguan Township at the northern foot of the Bashan Mountains and the southern bank of the Han River, about 26 kilometers from both Yangxian and Xiyang counties. The main peak, Qingwu Mountain, stands at an elevation of 747 meters. With steep, rugged terrain and standing majestically alone, it boasts dense bamboo and forests, warm winters and cool summers, offering spring-like weather all year round. It is a tourist destination that blends Taoist culture, historical sites, and picturesque mountain and water scenery.

　　 Qingshan Temple was first built in the eighth year of the Dade era during the reign of Yuan Emperor Chengzong (1304 AD), boasting a history of nearly 800 years. The mountain is home to eight temples, two stone tablets, and one pavilion. For centuries, people from all walks of life have come here to worship, filling the air with incense. Legend has it that a feng shui master once passed through this area. As he arrived, the sun was rising in a blaze of red, and clouds drifted like silk. Deeply impressed, he studied the landscape for a long time before inscribing a poem on the temple wall: “Clouds and mist veil Brushholder Peak, like a chair backed by the Azure Dragon. Who says there's no blessed land on earth? — Listen to the morning bell in the Taoist courtyard.”

　　Source: Yangxian County Culture and Tourism Bureau