Taoist in Héng Shān
Nányuè Temple
This huge Taoist and Buddhist temple originally dates to the Tang dynasty and was moved from Héng Shān summit to its foot in the Sui dynasty and then rebuilt many times, most recently in the Qing dynasty. Each carve…
Buddhist Temple in Héng Shān
Zhùshèng Temple
A 10-minute walk east of Nányuè Temple, this Zen (Chan; 禅) Buddhist temple, with an attractive stone-carved entranceway, dates as far back as the Tang dynasty. Outside, on Dong Jie, you can watch carpenters making w…
Mountain in Héng Shān
Zhùróng Peak
At 1300m, this is the highest of Héng Shān's 72 peaks and the central peak.
Monastery in Héng Shān
Dàshàn Chán Temple
This active Taoist nunnery is on the west side of Nányuè.