Honggu Mountain
洪谷山（洪谷寺）
A secluded valley in the southwestern Taihang Mountains of Linzhou, home to Honggu Temple and the Thousand Buddha Cave. The Five Dynasties painter Jing Hao once lived in seclusion here.
Honggu Mountain lies in the Taihang Mountains southwest of Linzhou city. Its valleys are deep and quiet, with a babbling stream. Honggu Temple has a long history, and its brick pagoda and the stone carvings in the Thousand Buddha Cave are the main monuments. Jing Hao, a great landscape painter of the Five Dynasties, lived in seclusion here and painted, calling himself “Honggu Zi.” He wrote the treatise “Notes on Brush Method,” which is why the mountain attracts art enthusiasts. The site is small, and a visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. Check the site for ticket prices. It is about 15 kilometers from Linzhou city and is best reached by car. It can be combined with the Hongqi Canal and the Taihang Grand Canyon. The mountain roads are narrow, so take care after rain.
Opening hours
8:00–17:30 (per scenic area announcements)