Yueshan Temple
月山寺
An ancient Jin-dynasty temple at the foot of the Taihang Mountains in Boai County, with halls built into the hillside, which can be visited on the same day as Qingtian River.
Yueshan Temple lies at the northern foot of the Taihang Mountains in Baishan Town, Boai County. It was first built in the Jin dynasty and reached its height in the Ming and Qing periods, when it was a renowned Chan monastery in the Central Plains. The temple is built in tiers that follow the lay of the mountain, and its surviving features include the main hall, a sutra library, stone inscriptions and ancient trees. The mountain forests behind the temple are quiet and shaded, and autumn foliage adds color. It is not far from Qingtian River and can be combined into a day trip to Boai. It is about 30 km from Jiaozuo city and requires self-driving or a chartered car. Admission is paid on site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30