Across the river from the old town, the epic vertical warren of temples, grottoes, corridors and caves of Q貝ngl車ng D辰ng rises up against Zhonghe Mountain (笢睿刓, Zh身ngh谷 Sh芋n). Flooded with lights at night, it forms a sublime backdrop to the town. Put aside a good hour for exploration: it＊s a labyrinth and there＊s a lot to see, including some choice panoramas.
The intriguing complex was commenced in the Ming dynasty, its temples dedicated to the three faiths of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. At the far entrance to Zhongyuan Cave (笢啋韌, Zh身ngyu芍n D辰ng) is a stone table allegedly used by the eccentric founder of taichi, Zhang Sanfeng. The exterior of the splendid Wanshou Palace (勀忭僧, W角nsh辰u G身ng) 每 once the Jiangxi Guildhall 每 is still bedecked with slogans, its interior of delightful woodcarvings a prime example of the style of architecture famed in Jiangnan city. The unruffled Jade Emperor presides over everything 每 including some fine views 每 from the Jade Emperor Pavilion (迶銘跨, Y迄hu芍ng G谷) at the top. Watch out when walking, as some of the stone steps are very slippery.
