Jiuhua Mountain is located southeast of Chizhou. During the Kaiyuan reign of the Tang Dynasty (719 AD), Prince Jin Qiaojue of the ancient Silla Kingdom (an ancient regime on the Korean Peninsula) came here to practice Buddhism. Because various auspicious signs before and after his death closely resembled those of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, he was recognized as an incarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and revered as Jin Ksitigarbha. Thus, Jiuhua Mountain became Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's bodhimanda and, together with Mount Putuo, Mount Wutai, and Emeishan, was listed as one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. The preserved bodies of eminent monks from various dynasties are a major feature here. Under the perpetually humid climate, the bodies of these monks have been preserved after their passing. Currently, there are five such flesh-body bodhisattvas available for viewing. Jiuhua Street on the mountain is ring-shaped and serves as the core tourist hub of the attraction. Most trips to the various attractions start from Jiuhua Street, and many important temples are also located here. Temples are scattered throughout the mountain, and three key temples are recommended: Baisui Palace, the Hall of the Flesh Body, and Huacheng Temple. Except for Baisui Palace, which is built on a small hill, the latter two are both within the area of Jiuhua Street. To reach Baisui Palace, it takes about half an hour on foot up the mountain, or you can take the cable car. Baisui Palace enshrines the flesh body of the Ming Dynasty monk Wuxia, one of the oldest extant flesh-body bodhisattvas on Jiuhua Mountain, who was imperially conferred the title of "Response Body Bodhisattva." The Hall of the Flesh Body enshrines the flesh body of the Tang Dynasty Jin Dizang; the flesh body is sealed within a pagoda, so visitors cannot directly view the true body, but they may walk clockwise around the pagoda inside the hall. Huacheng Temple is the founding ancestral temple of Jiuhua Mountain and also the site of the Jiuhua Mountain History and Cultural Relics Museum, which houses the "Huayan Blood Sutra," copied by monk Wuxia over twenty-eight years using his own finger blood, a national first-class cultural relic. In addition to the two flesh bodies at Baisui Palace and Roushen Baodian, the other three flesh-body bodhisattvas are: Monk Mingjing of Zhantan Zen Forest, Monk Ciming of Dizang Zen Temple, and Master Renyi, a bhikkhuni, of Tonghui Zen Forest. Master Renyi is a bhikkhuni flesh body that can be visited. These three temples are all located on Jiuhua Street and can be visited in sequence. In the evening, the Qiyuan Zen Temple, the foremost of the four great monasteries, is brightly lit, and many large-scale Buddhist ceremonies are held here. Travelers may observe quietly, but must strictly observe Buddhist etiquette, refraining from loud noise and pointing at will. Travelers on a 1-day tour generally only need to visit the key temples; those with plenty of energy can continue upward from Baisuigong to Dongya Temple, and walk from Roushen Hall to **Shangchan Hall and Xiaotiantai**. Travelers on a 2-day tour can visit temples on the first day and hike up the mountain to enjoy the natural scenery on the second day, with three options: the Tiantai scenic area, the Huatai scenic area, or the ridge traverse from Tiantai to Huatai. Visiting Tiantai or Huatai separately generally takes about half a day; the Tiantai–Huatai traverse is a hiking route with a certain level of intensity, so it is recommended to set aside a full day. Tiantai is located on the south side, with its entrance at Fenghuang Pine south of Jiuhua Street; from Tiantai Temple at the top, you can enjoy the sunrise and sea of clouds and overlook the panoramic view of Jiuhua Street. Huatai is located in the northern part of the attraction, where the natural scenery is more pristine and pure, with exotic peaks and grotesque rocks scattered in varied forms; every May, rhododendrons bloom across the mountains in succession. The entrances to the two scenic areas are far apart, but they are connected by a hiking trail along the ridge. This place is foggy year-round, especially in spring and fall, when clouds and mist shroud the temple, giving it a sense of a Buddhist wonderland. Foggy days are often accompanied by drizzle, so bringing a rain poncho is recommended. In winter, snowy scenery is common in the mountains, but the steps are wet and slippery, so be sure to take anti-slip precautions when climbing.

Qingyang · 18.2 km from downtown

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The Statue of Ksitigarbha, also known as the Dayuan Cultural Park, is situated in Ke Village at the northern foot of Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Spot. It is divided into the bronze statue of Ksitigarbha, the inner and outer Mingtang Square, and the Xiaoxitian Scenic Spot. Surrounding the Statue of Ksitigarbha are white marble lotus flowers and azure stone walls with the bottom of the Buddhist pond paved with a gold mosaic. There are also a variety of valuable tree species planted in the vicinity, such as Cinnamomum Camphora and Mexican Mulberry. The ingenuity of the bronze statue lies in how it is angled. The back of the bronze statue faces east and the front faces west, with the Lion Peak in its background. Looking at the statue face on when the sun rises, one will be treated to glowing rays shining in all directions.

Qingyang · 12.2 km from downtown

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Jiuziyan Scenic Area

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Jiuziyan Scenic Area is located in the south of Qingyang County, Chizhou City, and is part of the back mountain of the Jiuhua Mountain Range. There are several temples on the hill where you can enter and participate in devout prayer and worship. The natural landscape here is mainly based around many strange peaks and rock formations and there is also a creek waterfall. It is a sightseeing and travel spot integrating natural scenery and Buddhist culture.

Qingyang · 12.4 km from downtown

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Jiuhua Street

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Jiuhua Street is located at the center of Jiuhua Mountain. It is the only location within the Jiuhua Mountain tourism area where visitors can eat, sleep, have fun or go shopping. It is also the tourist area's transportation hub. The tourist bus stop is at the entrance of Jiuhua Street. Jiuhua Street is actually a circular shaped town surrounded by temples. It also has temples in the center. Some of the important temples include Zhiyuan Temple, Zhantan Temple and Huacheng Temple. Other temples found here include Jingjie Jingshe, Long'An Nunnery, Huatian Temple, Julong Temple, Mingong Zen Buddhist Temple, Bodhi Temple, and Jingtu Temple, among others.

Qingyang · 18 km from downtown

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Jiuhuashan Tiantai Scenic Area

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Tiantai Scenic Area is a spot in the Jiuhua Mountain Tourist Area. Tiantai Peak is the main peak of Jiuhua Mountain, with an altitude of over 1300 meters. From Tiantai, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Jiuhua. After passing Shuangtao Peak and Shi Wang Peak, you will see a spring with extremely high purity, suitable for direct drinking. You can take the Tiantai Cableway to enjoy the unique scenery from above.

Qingyang · 19.1 km from downtown

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Roushen Temple

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Built in the Zhenyuan Period of the Tang Dynasty, Roushen Temple was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. It is the essence of Jiuhua Mountain and a must-go destination for anyone visiting the mountain. Jin Qiaojue (Ksitigarbha) was buried here. According to Buddhist doctrine, Jin Qiaojue was buried in a jar after his death. Three years later, the monks built the tower around the jar and built the temple on the tower column. Hence, Roushen Temple "has a tower in the temple, a jar in the tower and a body in the jar."

Qingyang · 18.7 km from downtown

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Baisui Palace

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Baisui Palace is located on Mount Jiuhua, 50 km southeast of Chizhou. It was first built during the Ming Dynasty and has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. The temple houses the mummified body of the Ming Dynasty monk Wuxia. Because he lived to be 126 years old before passing away, the temple was named "Baisui Palace." Wuxia's body has remained undecayed since he passed away and is the oldest existing mummified body onMount Jiuhua, making this temple one of the must-visit temples on Mount Jiuhua. The temple's main building features white walls and black tiles, arranged in a long, narrow, north-south orientation along the cliff, resembling a city wall. Crossing the mountain gate on the south side, there is a courtyard with an incense burner, and to the north is the Mahavira Hall. The plaque on the hall door bears the words "Imperial Gift: Baisui Palace Huguo Wannian Temple" written by Li Yuanhong. You can enter the Hall of the Mummified Body through the side door of the Mahavira Hall.

Qingyang · 18 km from downtown

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Huatai Viewing Platform

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4.6/5

270 reviews

Huatai Viewing Platform is located inHuatai Scenic Area, an excellent place to enjoy natural scenery. The magical "Sleeping Buddha" is located in Huatai. Because it resembles the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva—whose name means "patient and immovable like the earth, deep and secret like a storehouse"—it is vivid and fitting, and is regarded by believers as a manifestation of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, known as "Ling" (spirituality). Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva oversees great vows. Entering Huatai is like seeing the "Buddha's face," and tourists and pilgrims flock here to express their wishes. Many peaks and attractions in the scenic area also carry magical legends and beautiful meanings, such as "Dagufeng," "Zhongfeng," "Huixianfeng," "Fomen," "Jieshi," and "Jixiangsong." Huatai Scenic Area is known as "the most beautiful place in Mount Jiuhua"! It is the embodiment of natural elegance. Every year from April–June is the season when the mountain flowers bloom, earning it the reputation of the "Flower Market in the Sky"! The mountain flowers are mostly alpine rhododendrons, with wild orchids, cherry blossoms, and wisteria also present. In summer, besides being cool, if you are lucky, you will see the unique Huatai sea of clouds. The vast area to the east resembles the East China Sea, and the intersection with the Baisui Mountain Range to the west forms a natural Huatai Port. The "Autumn Colors of Huatai" is also a beautiful landscape in Mount Jiuhua, a paradise for photography and painting. A glance or a captured moment is like a natural, rustic oil painting. The winter snow scenery and rime make people feel like they have traveled through time, as if constantly switching between a fairy tale and an underwater world. The scenic area's high-altitude plank road is 1.4 km long. While experiencing the different sensations brought by the elevation changes, you can also fully appreciate the spirituality and elegance of Mount Jiuhua. Hence the travel guide: "Pray for blessings at Mount Jiuhua, walk the Huatai."

Qingyang · 17.9 km from downtown

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Baisui Palace Ground Cable Car

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4.7/5

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The Baisui Palace Cableway is an early-built local cableway connecting Jiuhua Street and the Baisui Palace scenic area, offering a panoramic view of the entire site.

Qingyang · 18.2 km from downtown

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Huacheng Temple

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4.6/5

131 reviews

Huacheng Temple is located on Jiuhua Mountain, a Buddhist resort 50 kilometers southeast of Chizhou City. As early as the fifth year of Long'an in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (401 AD), monks had built a nunnery here. In the early years of Tang Zhide (756 AD), Huacheng Temple was built. Jin Qiaojue (Jin Dizang), a prince of Silla (South Korea), who was believed to be the reincarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, preached here. Huacheng Temple is the founding temple of Jiuhua Mountain with a long history. It is also the place of practice for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Huacheng Temple is located in the center of Jiuhua Street, the base camp for food and accommodation on Jiuhua Mountain. It is very convenient to walk to it from Jiuhua Street. There are small shops next to each other on both sides of the temple. The crescent-shaped pond in front of the gate is said to be the release pond of Ksitigarbha. The white-walled and black-tiled temple and shops are reflected in the pond, which can take beautiful photos. There is a Niangniang Pagoda near the Crescent-shaped Pond. Only the pagoda base remains. It is said to be built in memory of Jin Dizang's mother. The main buildings of the temple are arranged along the central axis, with a total of four entrances, from south to north, including the Lingguan Hall, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, and Sutra Library. The first three entrances are buildings from the Qing Dynasty, and the last entrance is a building from the Ming Dynasty. The most beautiful one is the Daxiong Hall, with flowers carved on the windows, ice patterns carved on the door lintel, and gold gilded at the right position. When entering the hall, you must look up at the roof. The colorful "Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls" carvings on the caisson are artistic treasures. As a historical and cultural relic museum of Jiuhua Mountain, the courtyard corridors of Huacheng Temple are hung with paintings and calligraphy showing the landscape of Jiuhua Mountain, and cultural relics are displayed. The fine products worth seeing include: the "Avatamsaka Blood Sutra" written by the monk Wuxia of the Ming Dynasty with a needle piercing his tongue and a pen dipped in his tongue blood. The flesh of the monk Wuxia can be seen in the Baisui Palace; the huge shoes and hat worn by Jin Dizang; the bronze Diting of the Ming Dynasty, which is the mount of Jin Dizang; the imperial handwriting of Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, etc.

Qingyang · 18.4 km from downtown

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