Dongyang Sandu Pingyan Scenic Area

Sandu Shengjing Scenic Spot, formerly known as "Longtan Pit", began in the eighth year of Tang Xiantong (AD 8). At that time, the villagers raised funds to build a statue of Shennong in order to seek abundant harvests and peace in the four seasons, and villagers from all over the world came here. Legend has it that in ancient times, when there was a severe drought, Shenlong took pity on the suffering of the people and rained rain on the world without the permission of the Jade Emperor. So far, Nazhanlongtai, Longbed and Longtan are still located in the southeast of Dongyang City, 9 kilometers away from the city, spanning the low mountain and hilly areas of Wuning and Hengdian towns, with a total area of 10.7 square kilometers. The Luoping Mountains and Pingyan Mountains in the territory are the remainder of the Dapan Mountains, and the highest peaks are 521.4 meters above sea level. The forest vegetation is dominated by masson pine forest, with a small amount of bamboo forest. The forest is scattered with broad-leaved trees such as sweetgum, camphor, etc.; Wild animals include squirrels, hares, weasels, wild boars and tits and other birds. The scenic area has four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall and pleasant climate, with an annual average temperature of 17.2 °C. The scenic area is full of peaks and ridges, steep cliffs, pine trees, and lush vegetation; strange rocks, strange rocks, strange holes, waterfalls and springs are all over the place, and the natural scenery is beautiful. The temples and temples in the area have a long history, many allusions and legends, and rich cultural landscapes. Since the Tang Dynasty, there have been many tourists. There are 98 scenic spots in the whole scenic area, which are composed of Sandu Shengjing, Pingyan Cave Scenic Spot, Lanting Pavilion and Guanding Temple scenic spots (films). The annual number of tourists is more than 100,000. The spectacular Dragon King Temple towers over the population of the scenic area and has lasted for thousands of years. "Qingyun Cave" and "Baiyun Cave" are said to be the places where the green snakes and white snakes cultivated immortals in "The Legend of the White Snake". The villagers of the Xu family at the foot of the mountain are the descendants of Xu Xian. , It has been prosperous for more than a thousand years, tourists are like waves, and the county annals have records. Sandu Shengjing is full of beautiful mountains and rivers, and the cliffs stand tall. The two "green and white" holes are covered by clouds and fog, and the ladders and sloping rails appear and disappear from time to time, which is extremely beautiful. There are large and small temples all over the scenic spot, Feige Liudan, carved beams and painted buildings, simple and beautiful.