Tiesha Mountain
铁刹山
The birthplace of the Quanzhen Longmen sect of Taoism in Northeast China. Nine peaks resembling lotus petals surround it, with Taoist sites such as the Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave.
Jiuding Tiesha Mountain lies in the area of Nandian Town, Benxi Manchu Autonomous County, and takes its name from its nine peaks arranged in a ring. It is an important sacred site of Taoism in Northeast China. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the Taoist priest Guo Shouzhen practiced and taught here, and the mountain is regarded as the birthplace of the Quanzhen Longmen sect in Northeast China. Main sites include the Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave, the Yuanshi Palace, and the Three Pure Ones Temple. The mountain is steep, and the climb takes 2–3 hours. Autumn foliage sets off the temples beautifully. Ticket prices vary (confirm on site). Visitors usually drive, and it can be combined with Benxi Water Cave on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00