Longquan Temple

Shiyan Longquan Temple Tourist Area is located in Longquan Wa, Huaguofang Mountain, Shiyan City, Hubei Province, 9 kilometers west of Shiyan City. The tourist area covers an area of more than 600 mu, with an average altitude of more than 300 meters. The mountains are high, the forests are thick, the clouds and mists are floating, the clear springs are flowing, the trees are lush, the flowers and plants are lush, the gardens are full of melons and fruits, the scenery is pleasant, and the climate is warm in winter and cool in summer. It is a comprehensive tourist area that is close to the urban area and has a large-scale religious culture, fitness and leisure, and natural ecology. There is an ancient Buddhist temple in the area - Longquan Temple. The side of the temple is named after the Longjing that has been around for hundreds of years; there are Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Dragon King Hall, Sansheng Hall, Tibetan Scripture Pavilion, guest hall, law hall, wing room, Zhaitang, etc. Buddhist architecture. The forest coverage rate of Shiyan Longquan Temple tourist area reaches 90%, peach trees, grapes, plums, walnuts and other fruit trees are abundant, the four seasons are lush with flowers and trees, and there are many birds; strange stones, root carvings, and bonsai can be seen everywhere, garden landscapes, literati stone carvings, large-scale Sculptures and elegant sketches reflect the Chinese dragon culture everywhere; therefore, the Longquan Temple tourist area has become another important cultural landscape in Shiyan City. According to historical records: Since the Ming Dynasty, Longjing in Longquanwa has been the place where the local people prayed for rain and blessings. It has become a lively and influential place for praying for rain in this area. People from neighboring villages will go to Longquanwa to seek rain, and the scene is very spectacular. So far, the mountain spring water in Longjing is still full of four seasons, clear and sweet, and is called "Holy Spring" by the locals. Shiyan Longquan Temple Tourist Area is one of the key newly developed scenic spots in the suburbs of Shiyan City in recent years. It has intact ecological natural landscapes and mysterious religious and cultural landscapes. The main attractions of Longquan Temple in Shiyan are: Longquan Temple Daxiong Hall, Tianwang Hall, Free Life Pool, Jiulong Shengquan Well, Guanyin Waterfall, Dragon King Hall, Hundred Birds Garden, Observation Deck, and Prayer for Rain. Entertainment projects include: Children's Paradise, Climbing Peaks, Fishing Center, Jungle Labyrinth, Racecourse, Golf Driving Range (under planning and construction), Outward Bound Training Camp, Chess and Card Room, Billiards, Table Tennis, etc. The supporting facilities of Shiyan Longquan Temple include: Customer Service Center, Longquan Inn, Longquan Food Court, Longquan Tea House, Opera House, Tourist Commercial Street, BBQ Area, and Camping Area, which constitute the unique religious culture, ecological tourism, entertainment, fitness and leisure area here.