The Laoshan hiking trip reveals many wonders in the Huayan Scenic Area

The journey to Laoshan, with the Huayan Scenic Area as one of the must-visit attractions. Here, you can experience a 'flower-touching smile, a journey of Zen'. The Huayan Scenic Area is nestled in the verdant waist of the Naroyan Mountain, a branch of Laoshan, surrounded by green mountains on three sides, facing the rippling blue sea, with picturesque scenery and a forest of strange peaks and rocks. Huayan Temple is the only existing Buddhist temple in Laoshan, and its presence adds a sense of tranquility and harmony to the land. 🌟Highlights of the Huayan Scenic Area: 1⃣️ Faxian Square Here stands the bronze statue of Master Faxian, the first person in Chinese history to travel to India by land and return by sea, who played a very important role in the development of Buddhist culture in China. 2⃣️ Lotus Road This stone-paved stairway is flanked by upright pines and swaying bamboo, creating a world of serenity. Walking on Lotus Road also symbolizes rising step by step and everything going well. 3⃣️ Huazang World Gate Majestic and imposing, it is the mountain gate of Huayan Temple. Coming here is like encountering magical clouds, shining like Buddha's light in the sky, truly amazing. 4⃣️ Hanging Moon Peak The trademark of Laoshan mineral water originates from here, with a majestic mountain that pierces the clouds. 5⃣️ Visit the Pagoda Courtyard and check in at the 'Golden List' stone In the courtyard, a century-old pine tree grows on top of the pagoda, which is particularly magical. On the outside of the northeast wall, there is a square stone pillar with the four characters 'Golden List' carved vertically. Here, one can pray for students to achieve academic success. Visiting the Pagoda Courtyard, one also learns that the birthplace of Mantis Boxing is at Huayan Temple, founded by the second abbot, Master Shanhe. 6⃣️ Check in at the 'Fate' stone A huge granite rock is engraved with the character 'Fate'. The character 'Fate' is depicted in blue, inspired by the colors of the sky and the sea. 7⃣️ You can enjoy vegetarian meals at Huayan Temple, but you need to make a reservation in advance. 8⃣️ The double cherry blossoms bloom within the Huayan Temple, and in May, the century-old fringe flowers bloom densely like clouds. 9⃣️ Ascend to the Naroyan Cave Naroyan Cave, located on the southern slope of Naroyan Mountain to the west of Huayan Temple, is a natural granite cave. The 'Avatamsaka Sutra' records that 'there is a place in the Eastern Sea, called Naroyan Cave, where Bodhisattvas dwell'. In the Huayan Scenic Area, many more wonders are hidden, waiting for you to explore. During the May Day holiday, why not come here to feel the mystery and tranquility, and let your soul indulge in the ancient charm.