Tingjiangyuan Longmen Scenic Area

　　Tingjiangyuan · Longmen Scenic Area is situated in Hanqian Village, Anjie Township, Changting County, 30 kilometers east of the county seat, neighboring Zhiping Township of Ninghua County and Guanqian Town, Tiechang Township, Datong Township, and Xinqiao Town of the county. This is the birthplace of the Tingjiang River, the mother river of the Hakka people, and one of the twelve scenic wonders of Changting. With its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich Hakka culture, it attracts thousands of visitors.

　　In Tingjiangyuan · Longmen Scenic Area stands a miraculous rock that soars skyward like a dragon taking flight or a grand stone gate. The clear waters of the Tingjiang River flow out from this stone gate, rushing southward for 600 li, eventually joining the Han River and then the South China Sea. This creates the unique spectacle of “Only the Tingjiang River leaps through the Dragon Gate.” Scenic spots within the area such as “One-Line Sky,” “Sky-Supporting Pillar,” “Dragon Claw,” “Dragon Heart,” and “Dragon Lung” are marvels of nature that leave visitors in awe. A tour of the Longmen landscape offers a refreshing and unforgettable experience.

　　The scenic area contains relics such as the Shennong Ancient Temple, Longmen Temple, Mazu Temple, Hakka Mother Garden, and Earth God Altar, reflecting the diverse religious culture of Hakka villages. Notably, the Shennong Ancient Temple, with a history of several hundred years, enshrines the statue of Emperor Yan, the legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, who is revered as the god of agriculture and medicine. Most of the early Hakka settlers in Changting migrated from the Central Plains, and naturally regarded Emperor Yan as a revered deity, embodying the Hakka tradition of “honoring ancestors and staying connected to Chinese heritage.” This also represents a unique cultural phenomenon in Fujian and even among Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Every year on the 25th day of the fifth lunar month, the Longmen Temple Fair is held, drawing crowds who come to pray for blessings, wealth, and safety.

　　On the Longmen hills are the battle sites of the Taiping Army at Anping Fort and Huxue Cave. In 1987, archaeologists discovered Taiping Army trenches, artillery positions, and weapons such as swords here. Additionally, the Longmen hills also house the graves of revolutionary martyrs, all of which commemorate the Hakka people’s patriotism, love for their homeland, and their spirit of struggle and dedication.

　　A few kilometers from the Longmen Scenic Area are the renowned Buddhist destination of “Babao Peak Scenic Area” in western Fujian and the “Dabei Mountain Eco-Tourism Area” covered with yew forests. These three scenic areas together form the rich and diverse Tingjiangyuan Ecotourism Destination. Currently, rural roads have been opened, allowing for a premium 2-day tour route: Tingjiangyuan Longmen — Dabeishan — Babao Peak.

　　Tingjiangyuan • Longmen — a scenic area uniquely characterized by “Tingjiangyuan’s green ecology” and “Hakka rural charm” — welcomes visitors from all over with its even more enchanting and colorful appeal.