Dagushan Ancient Architectural Complex
大孤山古建筑群
A cluster of Buddhist and Taoist temples on a solitary seaside peak in Gushan, Donggang; the Upper and Lower Temples are built into the mountainside, Qing-dynasty architecture is well preserved, and visitors can climb to the top for views of the Yellow Sea.
The Dagushan Ancient Architectural Complex sits on Dagushan, east of Gushan Town in Donggang City. The mountain rises about 337 metres and faces the Yellow Sea. The complex dates back to the Tang dynasty, though most surviving buildings were rebuilt in the Qing dynasty. It consists of the Upper Temple (Taoist, including the Three Pure Ones Hall and Tianhou Palace) and the Lower Temple (Buddhist, including Holy Water Palace and an opera stage), where Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist traditions coexist. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. On the mountain stands a monument erected in 1934 to Abe no Nakamaro, a Japanese envoy to Tang China. Entry costs several dozen yuan, and a visit takes about 2 hours. It can be combined with Dalu Island, which is reached by boat from Gushan Town, on the same day. It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Dandong, and the Dandong–Dalian Express Railway has Dagushan Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Dalu Island
- Yalu River Estuary Wetland
- Zhangdao Island
- Dalishu Eco-Agricultural Tourism Area
- Fenghuang Mountain (Fengcheng)
- Wulongbei Hot Spring
- Guomenwan Border Area
- Wulong Mountain