#Shibao Mountain plant grass of China's eight grottoes Jianchuan Grottoes#Shibao Mountain is located in Jianchuan County, northern Dali, because of the unique landform, there are many strange peaks and stones, named "Shibao". On the mountain, there are relics such as Baoxiang Temple, Jinding Temple, Haiyunju, and one of the eight precious Chinese grottoes-Jianchuan Grottoes, which are exquisitely made and have southwest characteristics, which are worth seeing. Shizhong Temple, Jianchuan Grottoes Stone Zhong Temple area is not large, because there is a huge cauliflower-shaped red sandstone in the courtyard like an upside down clock, the most famous place is the temple mountain is Jianchuan Grottoes. Jianchuan Grottoes, also known as Shizhongshan Grottoes and Shibaoshan Grottoes, are the existing scale in Yunnan, the Bai people created during the Nanxun period, known as the gems of the South China, its carving style and Dunhuang, Longmen Grottoes have the same work. The well-preserved grotto group has 16 caves, of which the manna Guanyin statue of the 7th cave has the reputation of "Oriental Venus"; and the "Ayangbai" grotto, which resembles female genitalia, is amazing. As for why reproductive worship is sacrificed with Buddhist statues, it is still a mystery. Baoxiang Temple and Jinding Temple were built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is located on a towering and steep stone cliff. It is built on the mountain. The lower floor is the temple. The second floor is the temple view. It is called the "Yunnan Suspension Temple". From Baoxiang Temple, continue to walk up the mountain, about half an hour to the slightly defeated Jinding Temple. The murals in the temple of Haiyunju, the clean Buddhist temple, are worth stopping.: 45 yuan: 40 yuan for a shuttle bus, one-way, 20 yuan a way. : It is recommended to travel for a day: At present, there is no bus directly to Shibao Mountain in Shaxi Ancient Town. If you want to go to Shibao Mountain, you can only charter a car or take the shuttle bus from Shaxi to Jianchuan. Get off the bus halfway, but walk from the place where you get off to the main entrance for about 2 kilometers, private 200 yuan / day, non-holidays can be slightly reduced. Electric car costs 40-80 yuan/day, the disadvantage is that you have to find a place to charge if you are not too far away. Leisure route arrangement: Main gate Shizhong Temple Grottoes Parking lot Shilong Village Village Exit Reservoir Shilong Village Exit Baoxiang Temple Jinding Temple Haiyunju Main Gate. Tips: Lion Guan can see more than walking, if you don't have to walk back to Shaxi, you can ignore it. From Lion Guan, you can walk back to Shaxi Ancient Town. The road is still a bit far away. It is recommended to go out of the main entrance and take a car back. Tips: If you are hiking and don't go back, the itinerary should be changed to "Main Gate-Haiyunju-Baoxiang Temple-Jinding Temple-Shilongcun Reservoir-Shizhongsi Grottoes Group-Shadeng-Grottoes-Shaxi". If you don't want to abuse yourself or go to Shaxi on foot, it is recommended not to take this route. Tips: The reservoir outside Shilong Village has a beautiful scenery and the fish in the reservoir tastes good. You can arrange lunch at the restaurant next to the reservoir at noon and then visit Baoxiang Temple. Note: There are more monkeys outside Baoxiang Temple, do not feed the monkey brother at will, it will rush up to grab food and claws feeder if it is not careful, so it is recommended to bring a small bamboo before the temple, in front of the temple can be borrowed for free, can be used as trekking poles and drive.