Huanglong Mountain & Huanglong Temple
黄龙山·黄龙寺
Huanglong Mountain, where Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi meet. Huanglong Temple at its foot is the ancestral temple of the Huanglong branch of the Linji Chan school, and the summit offers views of sea of clouds and sunrise.
Huanglong Mountain lies in Huanglong Township in western Xiushui, where the borders of Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi meet. The saying goes, 'One step covers three provinces, and one mountain overlooks two lakes.' On clear days the summit offers views of a sea of clouds and the sunrise. At the foot of the mountain is Huanglong Temple (Chong'en Chan Monastery), the ancestral temple of the Huanglong branch of the Linji school, founded by Master Huinan during the Northern Song. In the Song Dynasty it was one of Jiangxi's four great temples, and it still influences Zen Buddhism in Japan and Korea. The grounds include ancient trees, such as old ginkgoes. Admission to the temple is generally free. The road up the mountain is mostly winding, and the site is about 60 km from the county seat, roughly 1.5 hours by car, so self-driving or a hired car is recommended. The summit is 5–8°C cooler than the county seat, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Temple approx. 07:00–17:00; mountain area open all day