Introduction to Shangzentang: Formerly known as Jingdetang, it is located halfway up the mountain southeast of Shenguang Ridge and is a key temple in the country. Shangzentang was built in the Ming Dynasty. The existing temple is a late Qing Dynasty building with an area of ​​1,280 square meters and a unique residential style. The Mahavira Hall faces north and faces south. It contains statues of Sakyamuni, Guanyin, Ksitigarbha, and Eighteen Arhats. A mountain gate is built on the east side of the hall. There is a screen wall in the southeast in front of the door. Between the mountain gate is the Maitreya Hall. The main hall is built on the north side. The statue of Wei Tuo in the hall is exquisitely carved and lifelike. There is a Buddhist scripture building on the west slope of the main hall, and a Dripping Guanyin Pavilion on the west cliff beside the Jinsha Spring.

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