Zhonglong Mountain in Zizhong, Sichuan, is a famous tourist destination with a long history

🏨 Zhonglong Mountain, Zizhong 🌟 Highlights: The Zhonglong Mountain scenic area is located in the northeastern corner of Zizhong County, in the southeastern part of the Sichuan Basin, within the urban planning area. A solitary mountain stands tall, and from its summit, one can take in the panoramic views of rivers, mountains, and the cityscape. The mountain is covered with ancient trees that reach the sky, providing a canopy of green. Within the area, there are ancient architectural attractions such as Yongqing Temple, Laihe Pavilion, Wenming Birth Spread Archway, Zhonglong Pavilion, and Shouyin Pavilion available for rest, as well as attractions like the Gentleman's Spring, Beiyang Cliff Carvings, and the Fish Calling Pond for viewing. ❤ Recommended Reason: Zhonglong Mountain has a long history and is rich in resources. The scenery combines both grandeur and beauty. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, it has been a famous tourist destination. 👍 Most Recommended: Currently, only Yongqing Temple is fully open. The temple was originally built during the Tang Dynasty, and the current buildings are mainly from the Ming and Qing dynasties' renovations and reconstructions. The temple faces south with a quadrangle courtyard layout, covering an area of 10,200 square meters and a building area of 2,869 square meters. It consists of the stone archway of the mountain gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Laihe Pavilion, Putuo Hall, the Mahavira Hall, and the east and west wing rooms. The main building of the temple, the Mahavira Hall, is designed in harmony, with appropriate decoration size, exquisite patterns, fine carvings, and especially the roof design, which has a strong local characteristic and also possesses the exquisite style of ancient southern architecture, making it a rare cultural relic and architectural treasure. The Laihe Pavilion, located in the temple, is exquisitely elegant and double-eaved octagonal. It is said that in ancient times, the ancient cypresses and pines of Zhonglong Mountain were lush and green, and white cranes often came to perch and roam, hence the name 'Laihe' for the pavilion. Since the temple is built on the mountain, it is still necessary to walk up, but the difficulty is not high, and most people can complete it. Moreover, the Zhonglong Mountain scenic area is located in the urban area of Zizhong County, so transportation is very convenient and the cost is low.