Lingyun Temple Introduction
Lingyun Temple is the oldest temple on Guanyin Mountain, commonly known as Neiyan. It was founded in the 4th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1739). In the early Guangxu period, due to bandits hiding in the temple, Liu Mingchuan sent troops to suppress them, burning down the temple. It was later rebuilt on the original site and named Lingyun Temple, which belongs to Taoism. The temple's architecture is a single-hall style, with the main hall constructed from Guanyin Mountain stone and traditional red roof tiles, featuring an asymmetrical ridge as a characteristic. With the Azure Dragon on the left and the White Tiger on the right, as well as a canopy in front and a support behind, it boasts an excellent geographical setting, making it a center of local faith. The temple houses many ancient plaques and monuments, giving travelers a sense of rustic charm and antiquity. Every March, Guanyin Mountain's summit is often shrouded in clouds and mist, making the mid-mountain location of Lingyun Temple, which is at a lower altitude, the best eagle-watching spot to observe soaring raptors. The area is densely wooded, and the Short-eared Owl is frequently seen here, making it very suitable for nighttime ecological observation activities.
