Nanyan Temple, Taoist temple in Wudang Mountains, China.
The Nanyan Temple sits on the southern cliff face of Wudang Shan, featuring halls, pillars, beams, arches, gates, and windows carved entirely from rock.
Dating back centuries, this temple marks the location where Emperor Zhen Wu reportedly discovered Taoism and made his ascension to the celestial realm.
Five hundred gilded iron statues of imperial officials line the cliffs around the temple, each measuring thirty centimeters in height with precise proportions.
The temple contains numerous gilded bronze statues of Taoist deities, including representations of the God of Prime Origin and the North God.
The temple structure integrates directly into the mountain landscape, demonstrating exceptional architectural techniques that merge building elements with natural rock formations.
Location: Hubei
Location: Danjiangkou
GPS coordinates: 32.42333,111.01167
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:26
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