Xianshan Lingdong Temple Introduction
Mainly worshiping Guan Yu, this temple has a thriving incense offering and is year-round shrouded in a light mist, with clouds frequently hovering between the mountains, creating a fairytale-like atmosphere. The Lingdong Palace is a magnificent building adorned with gold and intricate carvings. It is located on the border of Shitan and Nanzhuang townships at an altitude of 967 meters. Originally named Hongmaoguan Mountain, it was renamed Xianshan due to a legend that a spring within the mountain could cure all diseases, known as Xiansui. The Lingdong Palace is situated on the mountainside of Xianshan, divided into upper and lower levels, where the upper level mainly worships the Jade Emperor, and the lower level honors the East Emperor and various deities of the Three Teachings. The Xiansui is located right behind the Lingdong Palace, next to the Xieling Palace. By taking the small steps beside Xieling Palace, you will reach a small pavilion where you can collect the Xiansui. The trailhead for Xianshan is located to the left of Xieling Palace, and it takes about half an hour to walk to the trail's starting point. Xianshan has an elevation of nearly 1,000 meters, standing between Hongwei Mountain and Bagua Ridge, renowned far and wide for its ability to cure ailments with its spring water. There are many legends surrounding the miraculous effects of Xiansui, and the Lingdong Palace atop Xianshan is quite elegant, perpetually enveloped in a light mist, with clouds drifting between the mountains, resonating with a sense of a celestial realm. The Lingdong Palace is a palace-style temple, situated in the mountains of Xianshan, surrounded by clouds and mist throughout the year, showcasing the scenic beauty of the land's feng shui. Since the discovery of the spring water, which is said to cure all diseases, the fame of the Lingdong Palace has increased significantly, attracting visitors from all over who form groups to pay homage and take the Xiansui home for drinking. From the platform in front of the Lingdong Palace, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the forest scenery of Xianshan, providing excellent outlooks.
