Introduction to Laojun Mountain in Luoyang

Laojun Mountain (National AAAAA-level tourist attraction in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province), the specific introduction is as follows:

The Laojun Mountain (The Laojun Mountain), "the unparalleled holy land in the world, the world The first fairy mountain". Originally named Jingshi Mountain, it is located 3,000 meters southeast of Luanchuan County, Luoyang, the ancient capital of the Thirteenth Dynasty. The main peak of the 800-mile Funiu Mountains, Yuhuangding is 2217 meters above sea level. With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is the longest mountain range in Taoism.

There are 6 scenic spots in Laojun Mountain, with 179 scenic spots, including Taiqing Palace, Shifangyuan, Lingguan Palace, Linvine Palace, Shepherd’s Circle, Suffering Palace, Sutra Building, Guanyin Palace, and Sanqing Palace. 16 temples including Laojun Temple and Laojun Temple. On the south side of Mazhao Ridge, there are more than 3,000 acres of stone forest landscape open to tourists, which is called the "Northern Stone Forest" by geologists.

Laojun Mountain is now a world geological park, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, a national geological park, a national nature reserve, a provincial key cultural relic protection unit, a provincial scenic spot, and a holy place for Taoist believers in northern China. An outstanding representative of the Central Plains landscape culture.

Special attractions in the scenic area

1. Laozi Cultural Garden

Laozi Cultural Garden is a holy place to inherit and promote Laozi’s thoughts. It adopts the architectural style of the Han Dynasty and the theme It is "the great road spreads throughout the world, and harmony revitalizes China."

2. Bronze Statue of Laozi

The bronze statue of Laozi in Laojun Mountain was included in the Guinness Book of the World in 2014 as "The Best of the World Guinness - the tallest bronze statue of Laozi" . ”

3. Jinding Taoist Temple Group

The Jinding Taoist architectural complex of Laojun Mountain relies on the buildings on the top of the mountain, mainly including Laojun Temple, Daodefu, Wumu Golden Temple, and Liangbaotai. , Jade Emperor Pavilion, Bell and Drum Tower, Nantianmen, Chaoyang Cave, Daodaoyuan, Shinto Overpass, Cloister, etc., all adopt the architectural form of royal palaces in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially the three golden roofs of Jindian, Liangbaotai and Yuhuangding. It has become the highlight of the Laojun Mountain Taoist Temple Group.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Laojun Mountain