Datianchi & Longshou Cliff
大天池
The end of Lushan's western route, where Longshou Cliff juts out like a dragon's head over the abyss, and Datianchi and Wenshu Terrace are places to watch the clouds and Buddha's Glory.
Datianchi (Great Heavenly Pool) lies west of Jinxiu Valley and Immortal's Cave. At the summit is a pool that never dries up, along with the ruins of Tianchi Temple. Nearby Wenshu Terrace is said to be where Buddha's Glory can be seen. About 10 minutes' walk further west is Longshou Cliff, where a huge boulder juts out over a gorge hundreds of meters deep, shaped like a raised dragon's head. It is one of Lushan's most dangerous viewpoints, and Wang Yangming and others once carved inscriptions here. The site is included in the Mount Lu entrance ticket. Get off at the Datianchi stop on the west-line shuttle and visit after Immortal's Cave; the visit takes about 1–1.5 hours. The cliff is windy, so do not climb over the railings.
Opening hours
All day (sightseeing shuttle approx. 07:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Shimenjian Gorge
- Huanglong Pool, Wulong Pool & Three Treasure Trees
- Jinxiu Valley & Immortal Cave
- Huajing Garden & Ruqin Lake
- Lushan Conference Site
- Lushan Museum & Lulin Lake
- Guling Town
- Meilu Villa