Pathfinder Episode 125: Exploring the Peacock Nunnery Ruins

Today's ride: 82 km Explore the ruins of the Peacock Nunnery in Nancun, Mentougou. 🌺 From the foot of the mountain on the west side of Shijingshan to Nancun, the round trip on National Highway 108 is about 20 km of winding mountain roads. The highest point, which is also about halfway, is Jietai Temple. I was so tired from climbing that I almost threw up. The cold wind on the downhill made my nose run. 🌺 The exact date of the construction of the Peacock Nunnery is unknown... But according to an article, the author heard from the elderly in the surrounding villages that it was built in the late Ming Dynasty by people who admired the Peacock Nunnery built by Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin Dynasty after he visited Tanzhe Temple and played with birds in the mountains. Emperor Zhangzong: The sixth emperor of the Jin Dynasty (1168–1208). 🌺 The Peacock Nunnery, like the rumor that once went viral in the ruins exploration circle—the Prostitute Bridge in Western Beijing, was also given the so-called conclusion of being built by courtesans in Beijing by a video media. An article by "Elder Zhao" refuted this with detailed textual evidence. 🌺 If you want to go, it is recommended to arrive near sunset. In the afterglow of the setting sun, The mountain gate The two ruined halls The colorful prayer flags and two Buddha statues... All are bathed in silent warmth.