Xiangshan Temple in Guangxi

Xiangshan Temple is located in Quanzhou, Guangxi, and is an ancient temple with a long history, known as 'the first famous temple in southern Chu'. It was founded in the first year of Zhide of the Tang Dynasty and has been honored by four emperors five times, with Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty personally inscribing the words 'Longevity and Benevolent Shade'. Shi Tao lived here for 21 years, leaving behind precious stone carvings of orchids. Xiangshan Temple also carries the origin legends of Hunan culture, being one of the birthplaces of Hunan culture. Despite being damaged by wars, it has been rebuilt and restored and remains an important religious site for both Hunan and Guangxi. Devotees and faithful believers come in an endless stream to worship and offer incense, keeping the temple's incense offerings thriving and the scent wafting through the air.

Xiangshan Temple is known as the Zhunan First Zen Forest and is a national 3A level scenic spot. During the visit, I felt that the Xiangshan Temple incense was still very strong, and there were pilgrims from the north and south. It is recommended to take a hiking tour to the Kangxi Cliff to engrave the "Shou Shi Ci Yin" attractions. The stone carving animals in the release pool are also vivid, but some stone carvings do not see what animals are because of the wear and tear, and the feeling is not particularly good. The Miao Ming Tower is also a scene, but now it is impossible to climb the tower. The ten scenes of Xiangshan Temple are: Kangxi Cliff, Shitao Orchid, Daxiong Hall, Yuantong Hall, Tianwang Hall, Shoufo Hall, Miaoming Tower, Fangsheng Pool, Washing Rock Spring, Feilai Stone.