Longquan Temple
龙泉寺
A temple famed for its Republican-era white marble memorial archway, whose intricate carvings are a showcase of Mount Wutai's stone-carving art.
Longquan Temple sits on the mountainside of Jiulong Ridge, about 5 km southwest of Taihuai Town. It was first built during the Song dynasty, and most of the buildings that stand today were rebuilt in the late Qing and early Republican periods. In front of the temple stands a white marble memorial archway built in the Republican era, with three gates and four pillars, covered in openwork carvings of dragons, phoenixes, flowers and figures. It is considered one of the finest works of stone carving on Mount Wutai. You need to climb 108 steps to reach the archway. The temple also houses the stupa of Monk Puji, whose carvings are equally exquisite. A scenic area entry ticket for Mount Wutai is required (subject to the official announcement). Most visitors go by chartered car or the scenic area shuttle, and it can be paired with Jinge Temple on the western route.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–18:00 (follow temple notices)
Nearby sights
- Zhenhai Temple
- Nanshan Temple
- Shuxiang Temple
- Jinge Temple
- Tayuan Temple & Great White Pagoda
- Pusading Temple
- Wuye Temple (Wanfo Pavilion)
- Xiantong Temple