Yaoquan Mountain & Zhongling Temple
药泉山·钟灵寺
An ancient volcano beside Wudalianchi Town; the Zhongling Temple on its summit is a well-known Buddhist temple in Heilongjiang and overlooks Yaoquan Lake and the town.
Yaoquan Mountain lies on the west side of Wudalianchi Town. It is one of the older volcanoes in the area and is named after the many mineral springs at its foot. On top stands Zhongling Temple, whose halls are built into the mountainside. It is a well-known Buddhist temple in Heilongjiang Province. From the summit you can look out over Yaoquan Lake and Yaoquan Town. At the foot of the mountain are springs such as North Drinking Spring and Erlongyan Spring, which can be linked up on foot. Admission to the temple is free or low-cost, depending on the day. When entering the halls, please keep quiet and dress modestly.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Erlongyan Spring
- Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark Museum
- Yaoquan Lake
- North Drinking Spring
- Wenbo Lava Wetland
- Laoheishan Volcano Crater
- Xiannü Palace Lava Cave
- Huoshao Mountain