Dangyang Yuquan Temple: A Zen Sanctuary of Millennia-Old History

🌟【Dangyang Yuquan Temple: A Zen Sanctuary of Millennia-Old History】🌟 📜**Introduction**: Yuquan Temple in Dangyang, Hubei, was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty and is one of the "Four Wonders of the World," renowned alongside Shaolin Temple! Here, you’ll find legends of Guan Yu’s "divine apparitions," a thousand-year-old iron pagoda from the Tang Dynasty, and serene ancient bridges over tranquil streams—a true treasure trove of history and nature. Towering ancient trees and the soothing chants of Buddhist scriptures create a picturesque scene, perfect for stunning photos! 🎯**Travel Guide**: ✅ **Must-Visit Spots**: The national treasure "Angular Iron Pagoda," the Grand Hall, and Pearl Spring (legend says it’s a divine spring dug by Guan Yu’s Red Hare steed). ✅ **Hidden Gems**: Sip Zen tea in the misty tea garden at dawn, and you might encounter flocks of temple-released white doves! ✅ **Transport**: A 1-hour drive from downtown Yichang; admission is free (parking costs ¥10). ✅ **Tips**: The vegetarian meals are delicious (around ¥20 per person), and wearing Hanfu makes for even more photogenic shots! "The incense here is said to bring divine blessings—especially for career success! If even Guan Yu ‘checked in’ here, why wouldn’t you?"