[2025 Pu County Attraction] Travel Guide for Baishan Temple (Updated Apr)

Dongyue Temple was built a long time ago. As soon as you step into the temple, you will feel like you have traveled back in time to ancient times. 🌟Check-in Points: 1. Feiyun Tower: The tower is exquisitely shaped with upturned eaves and corners. Every carving is vivid and lifelike, making it a great place to take photos. 2. Eighteen Levels of Hell: The most unique part of Dongyue Temple. The interior is filled with lifelike colored sculptures that vividly depict scenes of hell, full of mystery. However, timid visitors may find it a bit scary. 3. Main Hall: The main hall is dedicated to the God of Mount Tai. The building is magnificent, allowing you to experience the charm of ancient architecture and the solemnity of religious culture. 📌Notes: 1. Respect religious beliefs and culture during your visit, and avoid making loud noises. 2. Some areas in the temple are narrow, so be careful when walking. 3. It is recommended to hire a tour guide to better understand the history and cultural connotations of Dongyue Temple. 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive. It is a short drive from Puxian County. There is a parking lot in front of the temple, making parking convenient.

| A journey through time. Let me share a temple with a rich history - Puxian Dongyue Temple, located on the top of Baishan Mountain, 2 km east of Puxian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province. 🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to drive there, as there is a parking lot in front of the temple. You can also take a taxi from Puxian County, which is not expensive. Puxian Dongyue Temple was built a long time ago, and its architectural style combines the characteristics of several dynasties. As soon as you enter the temple, you will be greeted by an ancient atmosphere. The Tianqi Hall in the temple is magnificent, and the painted sculptures inside are lifelike, each one telling an ancient story. The most worth seeing here is the clay sculpture group of the "Eighteen Levels of Hell", which is realistic and vividly shows various scenes, making people marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen. 📸 Photography tips: You can choose to take photos in the early morning or evening when the light is soft, and the photos will have a better atmosphere. Wearing ancient costumes and taking photos here will make you feel like you have traveled back in time. 🍱 Food: The food in Puxian is also not to be missed, such as lamb paomo, which is fresh and delicious; and the special oil cake, which is sweet and delicious.

| Linfen · One Hour Climb to Pay Homage to the Eastern Peak. Baishan Eastern Peak Temple, located at the top of Baishan in Puxian, is a religious architectural complex that integrates history, culture, and art. At the southern end of the central axis, the imposing shadow wall bears the four powerful characters 'Pushan Scenic Spot,' indicating the entrance to a solemn holy land. From the shadow wall, heading north along the Changhong Steps, General's Shrine, Royal Horse Hall, Lotus Cloud Hall, through the mountain gate, Paradise Tower, Lingxiao Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Music Tower, Fragrance Pavilion (Council Hall), Offering Pavilion, all the way to the Main Hall of the Palace, Houtu Shrine (Harem), Changyan Palace, Qingxu Palace, Dizang Shrine, Hell, there are more than 300 pavilions and towers in total, with a rigorous layout and magnificent momentum, resembling a miniature Potala Palace. The Offering Pavilion's column bases are relics from the Jin Dynasty, and the Main Hall of the Palace is a masterpiece of Yuan Dynasty architecture. The other halls, towers, corridors, etc., are all precious relics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Each building reveals the exquisite craftsmanship and profound understanding of ancient culture by the artisans. The carvings are intricate and full of ancient charm, making one feel as if they have traveled through time back to the era of reverence for gods and heaven. Upon departure, the words of the county magistrate borrowing the mouth of the Eastern Peak Emperor to warn the people to protect the mountains and forests and to revere nature still echo in the ears: 'If you cut down my mountains and forests, I will not speak, but if you harm your life, you will not escape.' Every word is sonorous and meaningful, making people reflect on the beauty of the ancient temple while also pondering the way of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. 【Travel Advice】 - Transportation: There is no direct public transportation to Baishan Eastern Peak Temple. Visitors can take the small yellow bus to Xiaoxitian, and then hike for about 45 minutes. The return trip is the same, which is quite physically demanding, so visitors are advised to prepare for physical exertion. - Tickets: Full price ticket is 28 yuan, with high cost performance, suitable for tourists interested in history and culture. - Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00 (last entry at 17:30), visitors are advised to plan their itinerary reasonably.