Mount Magu
麻姑山
A Daoist mountain in Nancheng County, the birthplace of the legend of 'Magu Offers Longevity Wishes.' Yan Zhenqing's calligraphy 'Record of the Immortal Altar on Mount Magu' is here, along with waterfalls and historic sites.
Mount Magu is located west of Nancheng County's town and is the 28th of the 36 Blessed Grottoes and the 10th of the 72 Blessed Lands of Daoism. The legend of 'Magu Offers Longevity Wishes' originated here. During his time as prefect of Fuzhou in the Tang dynasty, Yan Zhenqing wrote and inscribed 'Record of the Immortal Altar on Mount Magu,' a famous stele in the history of calligraphy. Scenic highlights include the Yulian Twin Waterfalls, Longmen Bridge, Banshan Pavilion, and Xiandu Temple. The mountain has many streams, waterfalls, and ancient trees, and it is a national 4A-rated scenic area. Tickets cost about 50 to 60 yuan (confirm with the official source). A visit takes about half a day. The mountain paths have steps, so sneakers are recommended. Getting there: about 1 hour by car from Fuzhou's urban area to Nancheng County, and about 20 minutes by taxi from the county seat to the scenic area.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Huwan Bookshop Street, Jinxi
- Lichuan Old Town
- Garden of Three Masters
- Caoshan Baoji Temple
- Celebrities Sculpture Park & Tang Xianzu Grand Theatre
- Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall
- Nixian Pavilion
- Wang Anshi Memorial Hall