Hengdian Pingyan Cave Mansion

　　Dongyang Hengdian Pingyan Cave Mansion is a provincial-level scenic area in Zhejiang Province, revered as a blessed site for Taoist practice and renowned as the “Foremost Cave Heaven in the South of the Yangtze.” Along the steep cliffs are built Taoist temples and shrines such as the Three Pure Ones Hall, the Jade Emperor Temple, the Temple of the Yellow Immortal, the Eight Immortals Shrine, and the Celestial Master Temple. The area’s four main features are its precipitous cliffs, mysterious caves, crimson foliage, and hanging architecture. The typical Danxia landform has created sheer Pingyan cliffs, bizarre caves, and dense forests, complemented by sights such as plank walkways, pavilions, the Heavenly Gate, caves, and a cable car — together forming a naturally stunning and picturesque landscape.

　　Pingyan Cave Mansion is famed for its extraordinary peaks and caves, and its strange mountains and peculiar rocks. Its strangeness lies in how the southeast face of the mountain is as sheer as if cut by a knife, yet the mountaintop is surprisingly flat and expansive — not abrupt or towering into the clouds. From a distance, it resembles an impassable natural barrier, delivering a powerful visual impact. Its peculiarity is embodied in the unfathomable “Jin Si Jian” (Thousand-Thread Ravine) within the mountain. Over time, wind and rain erosion have sculpted the rocks into a myriad of shapes and odd forms, while Buddha statues embedded in caves of varying sizes inspire boundless reverie among visitors. With its overlapping peaks, deep valleys, secluded springs, and lush forests, this masterpiece of nature’s craftsmanship not only offers breathtaking scenery but also serves as an ideal filming location for various movie genres. The fantasy film “The Myth” was shot here.

　　The scenic area boasts the longest sightseeing cable car in Zhejiang Province. From the safe and comfortable gondola, visitors can take in the vast landscapes and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the beautiful scenery of Hengdian. The area is often shrouded in mist, creating a fairyland-like experience for those who stroll through it. Sip the sweet spring water of Pingyan, admire the mountain forest scenery, and enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the four seasons — an immersive journey for wellness and renewal.

　　Source: Jinhua Government Website