Wushan Goddess Temple

　　  “To seek sacred traces hindered by river winds,” when people visit Wushan and Wu Gorge, they naturally look for the sacred traces of the Goddess of Wushan, expressing their admiration and reverence. These “sacred traces” refer to the natural and cultural landscapes associated with the goddess, forming an important part of the Goddess culture. They are like three-dimensional paintings or frozen poems, inspiring endless imagination and evoking deep reverence for the Goddess of Wushan. Among these cultural landmarks, the Goddess Temple stands out the most.

　　  The Wushan Goddess Temple boasts a very long history.

　　  The Goddess Temple was built at the foot of Feifeng Peak, on the opposite bank of the Goddess Peak. Behind it lies the Goddess’ Book Granting Terrace, the place where Yu the Great received the divine talisman and scriptures from the goddess. It is situated forty li east of Wushan County, in a place called Qingshi.

　　  Since then, when people refer to the Wushan Goddess Temple, they generally mean the one at Qingshi. Because it is located beneath the graceful and steep Goddess Peak, and all passing boats must navigate near this temple, it became highly accessible for worshippers seeking blessings, as well as for those who come to admire, pay tribute, or sightsee—thus gaining particularly high renown.

　　  Source: Wushan Tourism Network