Jiashan Temple
夹山寺
A Tang dynasty Chan temple in Jiashan National Forest Park in Shimen County. It is one of the birthplaces of 'the unity of tea and Chan,' and also has the so-called tomb of King Chuang.
Jiashan Temple, also known as Lingquan Chan Monastery, is located in Jiashan National Forest Park in Shimen County. It was first built in the eleventh year of the咸通 era of the Tang dynasty (870 CE). The eminent monk Shanhui founded the temple here. In the Song dynasty, Chan master Yuanwu Keqin wrote the Blue Cliff Record here, and the temple is regarded as an important source of 'the unity of tea and Chan.' The temple complex includes the Great Hero Hall, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Dharma Hall and the Sutra Library. Behind the mountain is the so-called 'Tomb of King Chuang,' said to be where Li Zicheng retired. Its authenticity is still academically debated. The forest park has deep mountain forests and is good for hiking. Admission follows the scenic area's posted prices. The site is about 90 kilometers from Changde city, roughly 1.5 hours by car.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Chengtoushan Archaeological Site
- Taiyangshan Mountain
- Liuye Lake
- Kale Star Paradise Changde
- Datang Sima City
- Changde Museum
- Changde River Street
- Old West Gate (Laoximen)