Xuedou Mountain, located at the northwest of Xikou Town, Fenghua City, Zhejiang Province, with an altitude of 800 meters, is the highest peak in the Siming Moutain range. There is a cave or hollow (called Dou in Chinese) in the mountain, in which the white coloured Milky Spring flows. Hence, the mountain has been given the name - Xuedou Mountain
Xuedou Temple is located in the centre of Xuedou Mountain. It was constructed during the Tang Dynasty. In the early years of Jin Dynasty, the temple was called Waterfall Temple, and in the Song Dynasty, its name was changed to Xuedou Temple. Entering the gate, there are two ginkgo trees, which were planted during Han Dynasty. These two trees represent different genders. The one on the left is female, while the one on the right is male. It is said that the Maitreya always gave sermons to the Buddhists in the temple. Thus, Xuedou Mountain is regarded as a site of Maitreya’s worship. Between the Hall of Heavenly King and the Great Buddha’s Hall, there is the Maitreya Hall.
In front of the Xuedou Temple, there is the Xuedou Waterfall, or Qianzhang Crag Waterfall. The water of the Milky Spring flows through the Jinjing Pool and the Guanshan Bridge, and pours down at the Qianzhang Crag. Climb up the hills northwest of the Feixue Pavilion, you can see the Miaogao Terrace, which is on the verge of the deep valley.
The Tingxia Lake highlights the beauty of water and mountain landscapes. In 1940s, Chiang Kai-shek came up with the idea of building a man-made lake around the river. But due to wars, this still remains an idea. After the establishment of People’s Republic of China, the Water Conservation Bureau selected the location of the White Dragon Pond as the site for the lake, which is today’s Below Pavilion Lake. The tranquil environment, the natural views of the forested mountain,and the crystal-clear waters will provide a welcome break from one’s hectic city life. So please come and enjoy the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area.
Important Information:
Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area
Location:Northwest of Xikou Town, Fenghua City
Admission fee:RMB 130
Opening hours:8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Transportation:you can take a minibus at theNingbo South Bus Station(níng bō qì chē nán zhàn宁波汽车南
Stay tuned for our one day trip to Xuedou Mountain! Details coming soon.
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