Qingtan Temple

青檀寺

An ancient temple in the Qingtan Mountains of Yicheng, where millennium-old qingtan trees (Pteroceltis) grip the rocks with their roots beside the monastery buildings.

Qingtan Temple lies in the Qingtan Valley on the eastern side of Guanshi Pomegranate Garden. Its origins can be traced back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Large stands of ancient qingtan trees grow around the temple, their roots exposed and clinging to the rocks in unusual shapes, many of them several hundred to a thousand years old. The temple is built into the mountain and includes a Great Hall, a Guanyin Hall, and a spring pool, all quiet and secluded. It is usually visited together with the Pomegranate Garden, and admission follows the scenic area's announcements. The mountain path has steps, so watch your footing.

Opening hours

08:00–17:00

Ancient temple · Ancient trees · Pteroceltis trees

Nearby sights

Guanshi Pomegranate Garden
Zhongxing Coal Mine Site & Square
Biyang Ancient City Ruins
Xiong'er Mountain
Baodugu Mountain
Taierzhuang Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery
Taierzhuang Battle Memorial Hall
Taierzhuang Ancient Town

Places to eat nearby

Taierzhuang Yijue Canal Fish Restaurant (West Gate Branch)
Zhaohua Xishi Chinese Restaurant (Fuxing Square Branch)
Huajiadi Art Restaurant (Ancient Town Scenic Area Branch)