Residence of the Celestial Masters

Jiangxi

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This is the largest and best-preserved temple in the area. It was originally built in the Song dynasty, thoroughly renovated in the Qing dynasty and then again in the 1990s. The oldest building still standing is the Sanctuary of Triple Introspection (三省堂; Sān Xǐng Táng), which dates to 1865. To get here, walk for 15 minutes through old Shàngqīng village from the shuttle drop-off. It's located inside the park, about 28km from Longhu Shan’s main entrance.

Another 500m along Fuqian Jie (府前街) is an abandoned Catholic church (天主教堂; Tiānzhǔjiào Táng).

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1. Shangqing Palace

0.67 MILES

This temple complex was almost entirely destroyed by fire; only the entrance gate, first courtyard (with the drum and bell tower) and a few side halls…

2. Elephant’s Trunk Hill

0.94 MILES

Close to Longhu Shan’s main entrance, this is the first stop you’ll reach if you catch the miniature train. Here you can hike a loop past rock formations…

3. Longhu Shan

1.54 MILES

Billed as a natural Taoist wonderland, this beautiful national park is packed with family-centred entertainment – gentle raft rides, climbing shows,…

4. Longhu Shan Geopark Museum

1.82 MILES

Has detailed explanations, in English as well as Chinese, of Longhu Shan’s formation. Beside the park's ticket office.

5. Longhu Shan Taoist Museum

1.83 MILES

This small museum by the park ticket office is dedicated to Taoism but has information in Chinese only.