Laojun Cave Taoist Temple
老君洞
A Taoist temple on Tushan in Nanshan, built into the hillside in layered terraces. It offers distant views of the Yangtze and the Yuzhong Peninsula, and is Chongqing’s most famous Taoist temple.
Laojun Cave Taoist Temple sits at the top of Tushan in Nanshan, Nan’an District. It was first built during the Three Kingdoms period, and most of the surviving buildings date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The halls rise in tiers along the mountain and are dedicated to Laozi, Taishang Laojun. Old trees shade the temple, and from the high points you can see the Yangtze and the Yuzhong Peninsula, with especially fine night views. Nearby, Tushan Temple and the Huanggexiang ancient trail can also be explored on foot. Admission is low or free for those who come to burn incense (check on site). It is about 20 minutes by taxi from the city center, or you can hike up the ancient Huanggexiang trail.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Nanshan Yikeshu Viewing Platform
- Longmenhao Old Street & Xiahaoli
- Yangtze River Cableway
- Nanbin Road
- Baixiangju
- Huguang Guild Hall
- Two Rivers Night Cruise
- Jiefangbei / Bayi Road