Bixia Temple
碧霞祠
A Taoist temple at the far end of Heaven Street on Mount Tai, dedicated to the Mountain Goddess Bixia Yuanjun. Its copper-tiled, gilded roofs make it the most popular incense-burning site on the mountain.
Bixia Temple Bixia Temple stands at the east end of Heaven Street on the summit, south of the Jade Emperor Peak. It was first built in the Northern Song dynasty, and the present buildings date from the Ming and Qing. The temple honors Bixia Yuanjun, affectionately called the "Old Lady of Mount Tai." The main hall has copper roof tiles, and the courtyard contains a copper stele, an incense pavilion, and a massive thousand-jin tripod. The complex climbs the slope in tiers and is an important temple of the Quanzhen school of Taoism. Entry is free and included in the Mount Tai ticket. After strolling Heaven Street, you can easily continue here, and the Daguan Peak Tang Dynasty Cliff Inscription and the Jade Emperor Peak are just a few minutes north. The temple is crowded during holidays and temple fairs, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jade Emperor Peak (Taishan Summit)
- Riguan Peak (Sunrise Peak)
- Tianjie (Heavenly Street)
- Eighteen Bends & South Heaven Gate
- Houshiwu Scenic Area
- Yunbu Bridge & Five Senior Official Pine
- Mount Tai Fengshan Ceremony Show
- Sutra Rock Valley (Jingshiyu)