Qingfushan is situated on the eastern plateau near Sishilipu Town in Kongtong District, approximately 20 kilometers from the city. At the mountain's base lies the junction of three major roads: Xilan, Baoping, and Pingzhen. It is also where the Baoji–Zhongwei Railway turns from south to west, making it a key transportation hub in eastern Gansu. The mountain is covered with lush ancient trees, offering a serene and elegant atmosphere. Scattered across the slopes are historic temples, with the distant sound of bells and drums, and has long been a sacred site for Taoism. The mountain features over 60 halls and pavilions, along with more than 10 Taoist temples and monasteries, collectively known as the Three Palaces, Four Terraces, and Seven Precious Halls. Many stone carvings and murals can also be found here. In 1980, it was developed into a natural scenic area and includes structures such as the Three Pure Ones Hall, Boundless Hall, Thunder Ancestor Hall, Palace of a Hundred Children, Three Officials Hall, Three Saints Palace, God of Wealth Tower, Medicine King Cave, Earth Mother Hall, Three Sovereigns Hall, Five Saints Palace, Great Treasure Hall, Spirit Official Cave, Mountain Gate, and Hongyuan Bridge—all adorned with upturned eaves, carved beams, and painted rafters, presenting an imposing and magnificent sight. Beneath Hongyuan Bridge lies a clear spring with sweet-tasting water so pure you can see the bottom. It never dries up, and during severe mountain floods, the waters divert around it without ever submerging it. Legend says there is a Dragon King’s Water-Avoiding Pearl within the spring, though that remains a myth.
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