Tianfeng Temple

　　   Tianfeng Temple is situated by the Cai Zi Lake, surrounded by mountains and water, with unusual peaks and rocks. The site includes the Ding Spring, which maintains a stable water level in both dry and rainy seasons. Notable rock formations include those shaped like a token tablet, a large seal, and a frog, while two mountains—resembling a white elephant and a blue lion—flank the lake entrance.

　　   The temple was originally built in the seventh year of the Chongzhen era, initially named Tianfeng Nunnery. In the sixteenth year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty, it was converted from a nunnery into a temple. In the twelfth year of the Republic of China, the abbot monk Yin expanded it into a three-courtyard complex: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Mahavira Hall, and the Guanyin Hall, housing statues of three great Buddhas, the Eighteen Arhats, the Four Heavenly Kings, Guanyin, and Maitreya. The temple flourished with incense offerings but later suffered through turbulent times, eventually falling into ruin. In 1984, nun Miaorong rebuilt the sacred site, constructing a two-courtyard structure with one pavilion.

　　   Currently, there are two main halls, and the presiding monk is Shi Sengguo.

　　   Address: By Cai Zi Lake, Zongyang County

　　   Transportation: Take a bus from Anqing City to Zongyang County and get off there