Sanxi Taoist Temple Village

　　Sanxi Taoist Temple Village in Gan County is situated ten li east of the town center in Sanxi Township, Gan County. Constructed during the Zhenguan era (under Emperor Li Shimin) of the Tang Dynasty, it boasts a history of more than a thousand years. The Taoist Temple Village is a sacred site of Taoist culture. Legend has it that the master of Zhang Daoling from Mount Longhu once built a Taoist temple here, which speaks volumes about its profound cultural heritage. Not only is Sanxi Taoist Temple Village a hub of Taoist culture, but it is also a uniquely scenic tourist destination featuring stunning Danxia landform. The Danxia landscape here resembles the karst scenery of Guilin, yet surpasses it — it looks like a “Flame Mountain” in Danxia hues and also like a towering “Pillar Reaching the Heavens.” It is a comprehensive sightseeing destination that combines Taoist culture with naturally beautiful landscapes.