Longshan Island & Hai Rui Temple
龙山岛
An island on the central-lake sightseeing route with a shrine to Hai Rui, the upright official who served as magistrate of Chun'an. A bell tower offers views of the lake.
Longshan Island is one stop on the central-lake sightseeing boat circuit of Qiandao Lake. The island is named for its shape, like a crouching dragon, and before the reservoir it was Longshan near the old Chun'an county seat. The Hai Rui Temple on the island was originally built in the Ming dynasty to commemorate Hai Rui, who served as Chun'an magistrate for four years during the Jiajing reign and was known for his integrity and uprightness. It was moved here from the county seat in 1959, before the dam was built. Inside the temple are a statue of Hai Rui, a display of his life and stone steles from successive dynasties. Behind the temple, a bell tower on the summit lets you look out over the lake and islands. The island also has stone carvings, memorial archways and other relics moved from the old Chun'an town. Longshan Island is included in the central-lake boat ticket route. The boat stops for about 1 hour, and the paths are gentle and shaded, suitable for elderly people and children. It is usually visited on the same route as Meifeng Island and Moonlight Island. Note: the boat stays for a fixed time, so return to the pier at the time the crew tells you. There is little food on the island, so bring snacks, and mosquitoes are numerous in summer.
Opening hours
08:00–16:00, depending on boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Qiandao Lake
- Moonlight Island (Lock Island)
- Meifeng Island
- Yule Island
- Qiandao Lake Greenway
- Central Lake Scenic Area
- Qilong Lane
- Tianyu Viewpoint