Jieshi Xuanwu Mountain & Yuanshan Temple
碣石玄武山·元山寺
An ancient temple that combines Buddhism and Daoism, founded in the Southern Song Jianyan era (1127). It enshrines a bronze statue of the Northern Emperor Zhenwu and is one of the most incense-rich temples in eastern Guangdong.
Yuanshan Temple sits at the southern foot of Xuanwu Mountain in Jieshi Town. It was founded in 1127, the first year of the Jianyan era of the Southern Song, and is a religious site where Buddhism and Daoism share the same space. Its main deity is the Northern Emperor Xuantian Shangdi. Its relics include a Southern Song bronze statue of Zhenwu and a Ming-dynasty wooden statue, as well as the Fuxing Pagoda and an old opera stage. Xuanwu Mountain is a 4A-rated scenic area. During the lunar New Year temple fair, crowds throng the grounds, and folk god-procession rituals and opera performances are common. Entry to the scenic area is free or low-cost. Beside the temple, there is a vegetarian restaurant. It is about 40 minutes by car from Lufeng city center.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jieshi Garrison City
- Guanyin Ridge & Shuiyue Palace
- Jinxiang Beach
- Jiazi Fishing Port
- Daidu Mountain
- Qingyun Mountain & Dingguang Temple