Taishan Longquan Temple
太山龙泉寺
An ancient temple halfway up Taishan on Xishan Mountain in Jinyuan. A five-layer Tang-dynasty reliquary was unearthed here, and the quiet, forested setting offers views over the Jinyang Plain.
Taishan Longquan Temple is located halfway up Taishan in Fengyugou, Jinyuan District. First built in the first year of the Jingyun era of the Tang dynasty, it was originally a Taoist temple before being converted into a Buddhist monastery. It is now divided into an Upper Courtyard and a Lower Courtyard. In 2008, a Buddha relic reliquary made of five nested layers of stone, wood, copper, silver, and gold was unearthed from the Tang-dynasty pagoda foundation within the temple, causing a sensation. The temple is hidden among pine and cypress trees. The walk from the parking lot to the temple takes about 20 minutes, and from the top you can overlook Jinyang Lake and the city of Taiyuan. It is about 8 km from Jinci Temple. Admission fees vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Longshan Grottoes & Tongzi Temple Ruins
- Taiyuan Botanical Garden
- Mengshan Giant Buddha
- Jinyang Ancient City Site
- Jinci Temple
- Taiyuan Ancient County Town
- Tianlongshan Grottoes
- Jinyang Lake