Iron Tile Temple Taoist Monastery

　　The Iron Tile Temple is situated more than 20 kilometers southwest of Hanyin County, off the secondary road section at Gaoliangpu along National Highway 316. It is one of the key sites for the spread of Taoist culture, standing at an elevation of 2,128 meters. Originally named “Lichen Temple,” it was first built in the second year of the Wanli era during the Ming Dynasty. The scenic area features ancient towering trees, murmuring streams, rugged rocks, and a profusion of rare flowers and plants. Bamboo groves complement the sea of clouds, and from the mountaintop, you can overlook three counties—Hanyin, Ziyang, and Shiquan—taking in the breathtaking beauty of the pristine forest. The temple structure is built with carefully selected stone slabs, and it earns its name from the thousand-pound iron tiles that cover the main hall.