Hubei Sizu Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Huangmei Sizu Temple, formerly known as Zhengjue Temple, also known as Shuangfeng Temple, is the dojo of Master Daoxin, the fourth generation founder of Buddhism. It was built in the seventh year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty (AD 624) and is known as the beginning of China's Zen forest. The temple is located in the Western Mountains, 15 kilometers northwest of Huangmei County. Xishan Mountain is also known as Po'e Mountain and Potou Mountain, as evidenced by a poem: "In front of Po'e Mountain, jade streams flow, and scholars are stationed in Mulan boats in the distance." According to historical records, the Fourth Ancestor Zen Temple was very prosperous during the Tang and Song Dynasties, with more than 800 halls and pavilions and more than a thousand monks. The entire ancient temple building, halls and pavilions are intertwined with each other, layer upon layer, and are antique.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of Huangmei Fourth Ancestor Temple are the Fourth Ancestor Dojo, Mountain Gate, Xiangyun Cypress, Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Fourth Ancestor Hall, Lingrun Bridge, Ciyun Tower Archway, Pilu Pagoda, Chuanfa Cave, Lingrun Bridge Cliff Ancient Stone Carving Group wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Provincial scenic spots, national key cultural relics protection units

Scenic spot features:

photography, architecture, ancient pagodas, ancient temples