Gaotai Temple

Gaotai Temple is located between the lion rock and Shangfeng Temple, which is situated under the beautiful Biluo Peak, because of being built on the rock platform in the elevation of one thousand meters; it is called as the Gaotai Temple (the High Platform Temple).
 
Under the Gaotai Temple, there is Goddess of Mercy Rock, which is piled up with the megalith, there are a lot of inscriptions and the engraved character on the cliff around. The on the megalith on top of the rock, inscribes the words of “the giant stone” and “the nest of big crane”.
 
The position of Gaotai Temple is on the summit of Mountain Gaohan, where there are multiplies of rocks, strong wind, and long icy period, therefore it is difficult for the trees to grow up to wood. While on the right hillside of Biluo Peak at the back side of temple, there are five green and luxuriant ancient pine trees with abundant vitality, including which there are three especially high trees, namely Nian'an pine, which is with interlocked branches, vigorous and straight. On the empty lawn of the left side of Gaotai Temple, there is a pavilion which is built with octagon granite, called Kaiyun Pavilion. It is for the commemoration of a grand event of literary giant Han Yu in Tang Dynasty, when he visited Mountain Hengshan, his heart with absolute sincerity can make the cloud of Mountain Hengshan open.

Publishes at : 08-01-04 22:21

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