Baxian Wuzhen Temple

　　The Baxian Wuzhen Temple scenic area is situated beside Provincial Highway 207 in Baxian Town, Pingli County, and serves as a key node on the golden tourist route from Xi'an to Ankang to Nangong Mountain to Tianshu Gorge. The area is built around the legendary spiritual cave where Han Xiangzi, a figure from Chinese mythology, is said to have cultivated immortality and refined elixirs. Constructed on the ruins of a Song Dynasty temple, the scenic area features temples and pavilions that blend harmoniously with the mountain terrain, complemented by enchanting immortal springs and unique rock formations—truly marvels of craftsmanship. Both naturally formed and artificially designed elements showcase ingenious concepts, collectively highlighting Taoist culture. Climbing the Cloud Ladder to reach the Han Immortal Cloud Platform offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the celestial landscape. On the opposing mountain, the grand Elixir Refining Pavilion and the Eight Trigrams Furnace seem to emit wisps of elixir-refining smoke once more. Ascending to the serene South Cliff leads to the "Laojun Cave," dedicated to the Taoist Patriarch.

　　According to inscriptions unearthed from stone tablets, this cave once housed a Taoist temple dating back to the Song Dynasty, presided over by disciples of the Longmen Sect. Local folklore says the temple flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties but was destroyed in the wars of the late Qing Dynasty, dealing a heavy blow to the local Baxian (Eight Immortals) culture—a loss deeply lamented by the mountain folk.

　　At that time, a local skilled laborer named Wu Xiangyi, seeking to repay the heavy debts he had incurred while leading village enterprises as a village official, resigned and worked away from home for eleven years. Through his integrity and unyielding determination, he eventually became the owner of a mining operation at Honghua Iron Mine in Wu'an City, Hebei Province. Having achieved prosperity, Wu Xiangyi decided to give back to his hometown. Recognizing the development potential of building Baxian as an ecotourism destination, he resolutely invested 10 million yuan to develop Hanxian Cave and rebuild Baxian Wuzhen Temple. Construction began in the summer of 2004 and took two years to complete. The project included the construction of main halls such as the Immortal Gathering Hall, as well as the Laojun Hall, Medicine King Hall, Wen Gong Hall, Lingguan Hall, and Ganoderma Hall for visitors to explore. Scenic spots for tourists to enjoy include the Immortal Dao Pavilion, Elixir Refining Pavilion, Merit Pavilion, Immortal Chess Platform, Immortal Stream Corridor, and Hanxian Cloud Platform. Supporting facilities offering food, accommodation, bathing, and entertainment services were also built. The site officially opened to the public in July 2006 and has since become the central ecotourism park of the Baxian region.

　　Scenic Area Address: Baxian Town, Pingli County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province