?~ Mountain Zixia Cave Scenic Area

　　Yuquan Temple was originally a Buddhist sacred site in southwestern Hunan, and beside the temple lies the ancient tomb of its first-generation abbot. There is a 33-meter-long stone corridor with eaves stretching from Yuquan Temple to Bazimen, divided into upper and lower levels, both popular tourist spots. Among them, Wanjing Gully has three tiers, each with its own unique features. Shenxian Cave is located in the narrow valley of Niubizhai, about 200 meters deep, with a peculiar structure that is both mysterious and spectacular. Hongwa Mountain features cliffs and precipices stretching 700 meters long and over 100 meters high, with numerous caves dotting the rock faces, presenting a scene of breathtaking variety. Zixia Cave is a serene valley with winding paths, covering an area of 100 acres. It is surrounded by reddish-brown cliffs, and when the setting sun shines obliquely, it reflects beams of rosy light, with a purple haze lingering in the air—hence the name. Legend has it that this was where the “Immortal of Purple Haze cultivated Tao.” Inside, there is a crystal-clear Lotus Pond that fills with water during heavy rain and never dries up even in prolonged drought.