22 Taoist temples, complete Ming and Qing architecture, Weibaoshan, one of the famous Taoist mountains that is so low-key that it makes people feel distressed.

Dali Weishan Weibao Mountain stretches for dozens of miles with undulating peaks, like a lion looking back at the county. It is the birthplace of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and one of the famous Taoist mountains in China;

Weishan Baoshan is not far from Weishan Ancient Town. It only takes more than half an hour to drive, but more than half of the journey is on the winding mountain road. I can't drive very fast, so I can only walk slowly. Fortunately, the scenery along the way is beautiful and it is pleasing to the eye. There are almost no tourists in Weibao Mountain, but don’t underestimate it. It is the birthplace of Nanzhao and a famous Taoist mountain, comparable to Jizu Mountain;

Well, let’s start heading to the top of the mountain! Although Weibao Mountain is not high, with an altitude of only 2,509 meters, there are 22 Taoist temples dotted along the way, completely retaining the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and its strong Taoist cultural charm is one of the best in China. For example, this is the Nanzhao Tuzhu Temple. It is inconspicuous but it is the origin and center of Tuzhu culture;

Although there were no tourists, I still felt the solemn atmosphere. Here, on the eighth day of the second lunar month every year, on the main day of the Yi ancestor worship festival, Yi compatriots from all over the world gather here to hold a grand ancestor worship ceremony. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the ancestral temple of the Yi people;

The entire architectural style is very similar to the Sui and Tang style of the Han Dynasty, but these two stone tigers illustrate its uniqueness. Generally speaking, there are stone lions in the Han Dynasty, but here, there are two "tiger descending the mountain";

No one is really nice! I can take selfies easily using a tripod, but I can’t use a tripod when there are many people. Wenchang Palace, Wenchang Palace in Weibaoshan is very different from Wenchang Palace in other places. Here is a great treasure of Weibaoshan: there are four paintings on the stone pier of Wenlong Pavilion in the temple that were painted in the 24th year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1759) Year) murals, including the treasure of the mural "Panasonic Song Tu" that studies the culture of the Yi people!

Unfortunately, Wenlong Pavilion is not allowed to go up, so I can't see the treasure up close. Fortunately, this "Longchi Smoked Willow" has the charm of Jiangnan, and it surprised me to appear on the border of Yunnan. The awning boat in the pool is a model, not real. I thought it was real at first glance. But when I looked at it again, the proportions were obviously wrong, so I realized it was a model, hahaha!

Shenquan Well is said to have been dug by Meng You during his training in the Han Dynasty. It is also said that during the Three Kingdoms period, a Shu soldier lost his ability to speak after accidentally drinking the dumb spring water. Zhuge Liang personally went to this hall to fetch the spring water to save his life. Soldiers later deduced that regular drinking of this spring water can improve health, drive away diseases and evil spirits, and improve luck. It is said that people who are unlucky or suffering from diseases often travel thousands of miles to seek the divine spring water. I also drank it, hoping it could cure my diarrhea;

Prince Hall, Weibao Mountain is a famous Taoist mountain, but this is a Buddhist temple, where the Buddha Sakyamuni was enshrined when he became a prince. The statue is because the Prince is in charge of human fertility and has the function of seeking children. Therefore, other Taoist temples in Weibaoshan are sparsely populated, but the Prince's Hall is full of incense;

The Prince's Hall is very small, but full of flowers and strong incense. It echoes the saying of the ancients: In the prosperous times, Buddhism flourished all over the country, and Taoists hid alone in the mountains. In troubled times, the Bodhisattva did not care about things, and the old man carried his sword to save the vicissitudes of life;

Qingxia Palace, I was shocked when I saw this name. , I thought it was dedicated to Brigitte Lin. Besides, Brigitte Lin is still built there! After reading the introduction carefully, I realized that she and Brigitte Lin are not the same thing, they just have the same name.

It was built by Shen Miaozhang, a Quanzhen Taoist in Wudang Mountain, Hubei Province, in the 22nd year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1683). It is dedicated to Taishang Laojun, Taoist Zhunti and the ten disciples of Laojun. Why is it called Qingxia Palace? Woolen cloth? I still don’t understand;

It is said that Taishang Laojun practiced here, so the remains of “Laojun Meditation Stone” and “Laojun Support Stone” were left behind. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find them...

There is a plaque hanging behind the door with four big characters "Qingxia is here". This is very unusual. It is rare to see a plaque placed behind the door. If you put it like this, people who come in can't see it. The only way is from here. Only those who go out can see it. In addition, the so-called "Qingxia reappears", what exactly does the "Qingxia" here refer to? I guess it might be a kind of landscape, but I’m not sure. If anyone knows, please remember to leave a message!

When we arrived at the Jade Emperor Pavilion, we were basically halfway up the mountain. This Jade Emperor Pavilion is the only Taoist temple in China with a harem, and it is also the largest temple in the entire Weibao Mountain. It is dedicated to The Jade Emperor;

There are 10 colorful murals from the Qing Dynasty on the roof of the main hall connected to the Ming Palace, nine of which are "Nine Dragons" and one is "Water and Fire". Unfortunately, it was too dark inside the palace to take pictures. The photos that came out are too blurry, so I won’t release them. Let’s appreciate the beauty of the ancient temple in the mountains. It’s still empty...

The Three Emperors Hall is dedicated to the Yan Emperor and the Yellow Emperor Fuxi, and also enshrines a Nuwa, the well-known female goddess in China, is very rare. Here we are about to reach the top, come on! Keep going up;

We’ve reached the top! Doulao Pavilion. "Lao" is pronounced as "mother" rather than "老". There is a famous mountain in Fujian called Taimu Mountain. I have only seen two place names with this character. Who has seen the third one? Leave a message to let us know!

Popularize knowledge! Doumu is the mother of stars among the Taoist stars, the goddess in charge of astronomical phenomena, and the god of agricultural seasons. In Chinese mythology, there are not many goddesses, but all of them are masters!

This stone sculpture makes me a little confused. First of all, isn’t Doulao a goddess? It stands to reason that a phoenix should be carved to be the correct one. Why should a dragon be carved? Does it mean that women trample men under their feet? Secondly, the stone sculpture seems to be of some age, and there is no explanation as to which dynasty it was carved from, and what does it mean? In my third trip, I have walked through many historic sites, and there is a dragon carved in the middle. I remember there is one in the Forbidden City, but I have not seen many others. So what is the significance of this dragon here? I am puzzled;

Take a short rest. The air on the top of the mountain is fresh and sparsely populated. Looking at the mountains in the distance, they are surging like waves. The sky is covered with dark clouds. It seems that it is about to rain;

In fact, Weibao Mountain is not that high. It only takes an hour and a half to climb from the foot of the mountain to the top. Perhaps because of the epidemic, I only met a college couple and a foreigner along the way, and I didn’t see the third person. Five people, it’s better if there are fewer people! You can stroll around quietly, but I still hope that the epidemic will pass soon;

The college couple also climbed up, and it’s time for me to go down! It's a pity that I took the wrong road and passed by "Changchun Cave", another scenic spot in Weibaoshan Mountain without knowing it. I passed by it. It's a pity. If I have the chance, I will definitely make up for this shortcoming next time...

The guide map of Weibaoshan, if you plan to go there, you can learn about it in advance;

Follow Brother Qiu’s lens to visit the Taoist temples in Weibaoshan;

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Location: Weibaoshan Scenic Area, Nanzhao Town, Weishan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Ticket price: 40 yuan

Opening hours: 8:30~17 :30

Approximate time: 2~4 hours

Internal transportation: Hiking

Scenic area type: Mountaineering

Scenic area characteristics: Taoism Transportation to Mingshan: Self-driving is recommended.

There is no bus from Weishan Ancient City to Weibaoshan. There are private cars that can be taken up the mountain. I don’t know the price because I drove up there by myself;

Local accommodation: In addition to restaurants and convenience stores at the gate, , there are no shops on Weibao Mountain, so you need to bring enough drinking water and dry food;

Nearby attractions: Weishan Ancient City, Dali Ancient City, Erhai Lake, Shuimu Mountain, Cangshan Mountain, Shaxi Ancient Town, etc.

Weibaoshan is not too high. As long as you are in good health, you can just walk up there. There is no difficulty. Personally, in terms of scenery, it is not as good as the nearby Jizu Mountain and Shuimu Mountain. , but it has two advantages that other places cannot match. One is the strong Taoist atmosphere. People who like Taoism will definitely like it here. The other is the undisturbed natural scenery. There are not so many eye-catching railings and notices. Everything is It is so natural that during walking, the whole person is integrated into nature. Of the 22 Taoist temples, except Changchun Cave, which I didn’t go to, I went to all the other 21. Unfortunately, the space is limited and I cannot list them all. I can only choose a few representative ones to introduce to you. If you have the chance, I will I highly recommend that you go for a walk and feel it for yourself...