Longpan Temple Scenic Area

　　Longpan Temple is a renowned historical site in Jinhua, situated in Zhongrou Village, Xiaoshun Town, eastern Jinhua County. It lies 32 kilometers west of downtown Jinhua, 27 kilometers east of Yiwu, bordered by the continuous peaks of the southern mountain range to the south and the clear waters of the Wu River to the north. The total area spans 11.8 square kilometers. 　

　　　　Longpan Temple boasts a long history, originally built during the Tianjian era of the Liang Dynasty (502–519 AD), making it over 1,400 years old. At that time, the temple complex comprised more than 120 halls, featuring majestic and magnificent architecture of extraordinary grandeur. During the Anti-Japanese War, Longpan Temple served as the base for the Eighth Battalion of the Jinhua Detachment of the East Zhejiang Guerrilla Forces. The Longpan Scenic Area consists of four sections: Longpan Temple, Jiuyou Stream, Qinglong Bay, and Bailong Pool. 　

　　　　The Longpan Temple Scenic Area is the central section of the Longpan Scenic Area. Key attractions such as Longpan Temple, an ancient Chinese architectural complex, and the Sword Testing Stone are located here, along with sites closely associated with the temple—such as Coiling Dragon Playing with a Pearl, Elephant Trunk Hill, Lion Hill, and Bodhidharma’s Well. It is a scenic area primarily themed around Buddhist culture while also offering sightseeing and leisure functions.