Pan Valley Temple in Jixian

　　    Pan Valley Temple in Jixian is located east of Wansong Temple on Mount Pan, situated in the heart of the mountain range. Surrounded by peaks, the temple was originally named Qinggou Chan Temple because it sits above Qinggou. It was granted its current name by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The temple was founded by the early Qing monk Zhipo and was destroyed during the War of Resistance against Japan. Zhipo was a renowned general in the late Ming Dynasty who became a monk after the Qing army entered the pass. He lived in seclusion at the temple and authored the "Records of Mount Pan." He was buried at Tianmen, southeast of the temple, after his death. Emperor Qianlong, recognizing his exceptional poetic talent and artistic skill, posthumously awarded him the title of Jinshi (advanced scholar). The surviving stone roof and square pavilion are commonly known as the Jinshi Tomb. In early spring, the temple is filled with apricot blossoms. Zhipo wrote: “Ten thousand apricot trees bloom, reflecting the bright sunlight; the east wind sweeps over the ridge, covering the ground with a flurry of sunny snow.” Inside the temple, there is an imperial stele inscribed by Emperor Qianlong. Outside the temple, there are attractions such as Yuru Spring, Stone Boat Rock, Elephant Rock, Tianjing Rock, Heart-Cleansing Rock, Sun-Embracing Rock, and the Manjusri Cave. Tianjing Rock, also called Immortal Spring Rock, features a two-foot-deep cave that holds a spring, resembling celestial jade liquid, which remains clear all year round.