Lumen Temple & Lumen Mountain
鹿门寺·鹿门山
A famous mountain and ancient temple on the east bank of the Han River, where Meng Haoran and Pang Degong once lived in seclusion. Its deep forests and mountain paths make it a good place for hiking and sightseeing.
Lumen Temple & Lumen Mountain Lumen Mountain lies in Dongjin Town in Xiangzhou District, on the east bank of the Han River. In the late Eastern Han, the scholar Pang Degong moved here with his family to live in seclusion. The Tang poet Meng Haoran also lived in the mountains and left lines such as "The moon over Lumen lights the misty trees." Lumen Temple was first built in the Jianwu era of the Eastern Han. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times, and today it has a gate, a main hall, and memorial facilities for Meng Haoran. Hiking trails in the surrounding forest park lead to the summit, with views of the Han River. Check on site for tickets. A visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. The site is about 25 kilometers from downtown, so driving or taking a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Tang City Film Base
- Xijia Pond
- Xianshan & Xianshou Pavilion
- Xiangyang Museum
- Zhongxuan Tower
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Yuliangzhou Island
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace