Luyi Mountain Scenic Area

　　Situated 2 kilometers south of Lucheng City, it spans 25 square kilometers, rises to an altitude of 1,310 meters, and boasts layered peaks, verdant pines and cypresses, lush green grass, and fluttering immortal butterflies. It is renowned as one of the Eight Scenic Spots.　

　　Legend has it that during the Warring States period, Qin Yue Ren from the village of Lu in the State of Qi practiced medicine in the State of Zhao under the name Bian Que. On his way to treat the illness of Zhao Jianzi of the Jin State, he visited this mountain. He was said to be able to diagnose internal organs and once saved a life using astragalus, hence the mountain was named after him as “Luyi” (Lu’s Medicine). Based on the legend of the divine physician Bian Que, numerous structures have been built through the dynasties in his memory. In the past, there were temples at the mountain peak enshrining the Jade Emperor, the Three Sovereigns, and various deities of famous physicians. These were destroyed during the Japanese invasion of China. Currently, three Bian Que caves built here at the mountain pass in the 26th year of the Guangxu reign (1900) still remain. Beside them are inscribed couplets: “The unparalleled scenery of Ying State to the south, the foremost peak of the Taihang Mountains to the north.”

　　In recent years, restoration efforts have begun. A statue of Bian Que has been erected, walls and stairways have been repaired, and new structures such as the Welcome Pavilion and Butterfly Pavilion have been constructed. It is now a great destination for city tourists to escape the summer heat, climb high, and enjoy the view. Revisiting Luyi Mountain is truly like seeing a celestial mountain and jeweled pavilion.

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