Nine Dragons Tripod

　　Nine Dragons Tripod, originally named Nine Dragons Mountain, is located in Banpan Village, Dongchuan Town, about 75 kilometers northwest of Zhen’an County.

　　The main peak stands at 2130 meters above sea level. To the east is Shuai Mountain, to the west is Jun Mountain, and below are six smaller peaks, all facing the central summit. The mountain features nine springs. When sunlight hits, mist rises, resembling a dragon drinking water. The nine peaks appear to hold up a tripod, hence the name “Nine Dragons Tripod.”

　　At the top of Nine Dragons Tripod stands a Guanyin Temple, consisting of 28 rooms including five main halls. The entire structure is built with brick and wood, featuring a hip-and-gable roof with carvings on the ridges, including clouds, two dragons playing with a pearl, and animal heads. At the foot of the mountain are historical sites such as Tangwang Cave, Tangwang Slope, Horse Racing Path, General’s Platform, and the tomb of Zhang Zhong, a virtuous minister of King Xuan of Zhou.