Temple Complex on Niushou Mountain

　　  Niushou Mountain spans Zhongning and Qingtongxia, with a width of approximately nine kilometers and a length of about 29 kilometers. It stands at an elevation of 1,774 meters, and deep in the mountains there are two major temple complexes — the Eastern Temple Complex and the Western Temple Complex — comprising a total of 45 temples situated on the mountain peaks. They are well arranged and set in picturesque surroundings, making it one of the sacred sites of Buddhism. The Eastern Temple Complex centers around the Golden Pagoda Tower and includes structures such as Dahong’an Temple, the Sleeping Buddha Cave, Bao’an Temple

　　The temple fair held on the 15th day of the third lunar month each year attracts up to 100,000 visitors who come to pray and enjoy the scenery. Hiking up the mountain to view the river offers the experience of “the mighty river flowing majestically through ancient bronze land, with winding paths, cloud-kissed cliffs, and a bamboo grove in purple hues.”