Laojun Mountain | A feast for the eyes, a glimpse of the fairy mountain.

|A feast for the eyes, a glimpse of the fairy mountain. Laojun Mountain is rich in cultural landscapes, and here are some of the main cultural attractions: 1. Golden Summit Taoist Temple Complex: · Located at the top of the peaks in Laojun Mountain Scenic Area, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, it shines like a dream under the sunlight, like a fairyland. It includes two golden summits, a golden hall, and buildings such as the Moral Mansion and the Bell and Drum Tower. A cloud bridge connects the larger Five Mothers Golden Hall and the majestic Moral Mansion, making it convenient for visitors to explore. Standing at the Golden Summit Taoist Temple Complex, you can enjoy the surrounding scenery and feel the solemnity and mystery of Taoist culture. 2. Laojun Temple: Located at the top of Laojun Mountain, it has a long history, magnificent momentum, and a strong incense. It was built to commemorate Laozi Li Er, the founder of Taoism, and carries profound Taoist cultural heritage and historical value. Every year, many believers and tourists come to worship and experience the strong Taoist atmosphere. 3. Laozi Cultural Garden: An important place for inheriting and promoting Laozi's thoughts, it displays Laozi's life stories, ideological essence, and profound influence on future generations through sculptures, murals, texts, and other forms. The bronze statue of Laozi in the garden is tall and majestic, the tallest in the world, and has been included in the Guinness World Records as the "World's Tallest Bronze Statue of Laozi." 4. Zhongtian Gate: Located halfway up Laojun Mountain, it has a large viewing platform and a stone sculpture of Laozi riding a bull. The stone sculpture vividly shows Laozi's immortal style, as if telling people the ancient wisdom of Taoism. 5. Lingguan Hall: One of the important temples in Laojun Mountain, it enshrines the Lingguan God. Lingguan is a guardian deity in Taoism, responsible for exorcising demons and protecting all beings. The Lingguan Hall is ancient and solemn, with exquisite interior decoration, and is an important place for Taoist believers to worship and pray. 6. Lin Cu Hall: Legend has it that it is related to Laozi's story and has a unique historical and cultural background. The hall enshrines related statues, and its architectural style has a strong Taoist character, making it an important window to understand the Taoist culture of Laojun Mountain. 7. Jiuku Hall: Mainly enshrines the Jiuku Tianzun, who is regarded as a deity in Taoism for saving suffering and delivering all beings. Jiuku Hall reflects Taoism's concern for the suffering of all beings and its spirit of compassion. Every year around April 8, Laojun Mountain holds a grand ancient temple fair, which is also one of the important cultural activities of Laojun Mountain. During the ancient temple fair, tourists and believers gather, and various religious ceremonies, folk performances, and commercial activities are colorful, fully demonstrating the unique charm and profound cultural heritage of Laojun Mountain.