Xianshan Lingdong Temple Introduction
The main deity is Guan Gong, with a flourishing incense offering, shrouded in a faint mist throughout the year. The clouds and mist often hover between the mountains, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Lingdong Palace features magnificent and resplendent architecture, adorned with intricate carvings and paintings. Xianshan is located at the junction of Shitan and Nanzhuang Towns, with an elevation of 967 meters. Originally named Hongmaoguan Mountain, it was renamed Xianshan due to the legend of a spring in the mountain that can cure all ailments, known as Xianshui. Lingdong Palace is situated on the mountainside of Xianshan, consisting of two levels: the upper level primarily enshrines the Jade Emperor, while the lower level venerates Dongyue Emperor and various honored deities of the Three Teachings. Xianshui can be found next to Xieli Palace, which is beside Lingdong Palace. By ascending a small staircase next to Xieli Palace, one will come across a small pavilion that leads to Xianshui. The hiking trail to Xianshan begins on the left side of Xieli Palace and takes about half an hour to reach the base camp. Xianshan's elevation is nearly one thousand meters, standing between Hongwei Mountain and Bagua Ridge, known far and wide for its healing spring. There are many legends about the miraculous effects of Xianshui, and Lingdong Palace atop Xianshan is quite elegant, perpetually enveloped in a light mist, with clouds frequently soaring between the mountains, lending it a fairyland-like charm. Lingdong Palace is a palace-style temple building located within Xianshan, surrounded year-round by clouds and mist, showcasing a scene of geographical auspiciousness. Since the discovery of the spring water in the mountain, believed to cure all diseases, the fame of Lingdong Palace has gradually spread, attracting pilgrims from various places who form groups to pay homage and take Xianshui home for consumption. The platform in front of Lingdong Palace offers a panoramic view of the mountainous scenery of Xianshan, providing excellent vistas.
