Sandu Screen Cliff

　　Guide: A provincial-level scenic area, located 9 kilometers from the city center, spanning the low mountain and hilly areas of Wuning and Hengdian towns. The Luoping Mountain and Screen Cliff Mountain within the area are offshoots of the Dapan Mountain Range, with the highest peak reaching an elevation of 521.4 meters. The entire scenic area boasts 98 scenic spots, consisting of the Sandu Shengjing (Three Terraces Wonderland), Screen Cliff Cave Mansion area, as well as the Lanting and Guanding Temple sites (sections). Major attractions include Longyuan Cave, Cave Mansion Grandeur, Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Jin Si Ravine, Yin Tian Fan Eave, Stage Rock, Giant Turtle Rock and Hidden Micro Cave, Mythical Corridor, and Listening to the Rain Pavilion. Introduction: The scenic area was originally named "Longtan Pit" and was first established in the eighth year of the Xiantong era of the Tang Dynasty (867 AD). At that time, local villagers, hoping for bountiful harvests and peace throughout the seasons, pooled funds to erect a statue of Shennong (the God of Agriculture), attracting visitors from far and wide. Legend has it that during an ancient drought, a dragon, moved by the suffering of the people, defied the Jade Emperor’s orders and made it rain on earth. When the Jade Emperor discovered this, he imprisoned the dragon here—hence the name "Longtan Pit." To this day, the Dragon-Slaying Platform, Dragon Bed, and Dragon Pool still remain. The majestic Dragon King Temple stands tall at the entrance of the scenic area, having withstood a thousand years of history. The "Azure Cloud Cave" and "White Cloud Cave" are said to be the dwelling places of the Green Snake and White Snake from the Legend of the White Snake. The local Xu family, residing at the foot of the mountain, are descendants of Xu Xian. "Longtan Pit" gained widespread fame due to its many beautiful legends, enjoying enduring popularity for over a thousand years with ceaseless streams of visitors, as recorded in local chronicles. Sandu Shengjing showcases the extraordinary beauty of mountains and rivers, with towering cliffs standing like screens. The "Azure" and "White" caves are often shrouded in mist, while the heavenly ladder and sloping railings appear and disappear amid the clouds. Standing at the South Heaven Gate and looking out toward the Dongyang River offers breathtaking views. The numerous temples scattered throughout the scenic area feature soaring eaves, painted beams, and intricate carvings, exuding an ancient and elegant charm. Within the area lies an artificial lake covering more than 6,000 square meters, like a pearl in a fairyland. The "Dongtangwu" at the scenic entrance is the burial site of Qiao Xingjian, a renowned prime minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, and Jia Tingzuo, a famous general who resisted the Jin invasion. It serves as an excellent place for visitors to explore history, reflect on the past, pay tribute to ancient sages, and provide patriotic education for students. Transportation: Located 9 kilometers southeast of Dongyang City Center, it can be reached by minibus from Dongyang East Station to Hengdian.

　　 Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province