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• Explore the temple complex of Zhengyi Temple on Mount Longhu — admire Taoist architecture, ancient halls and inscriptions.
• Learn about the history of the Zhengyi School of Taoism, for which this site is a major ancestral court.
• Walk the surrounding Mount Longhu scenic area: enjoy Danxia land-form cliffs, hanging coffins, cliff-side temples, forest and river views.
• Take photographs of dramatic cliff temples, red sandstone cliffs, and the luxurious natural setting combined with Taoist culture.
The temple features a five-room main hall, enshrining Zhang Daoling, Wang Chang, and Zhao Sheng, all with bronze and gold statues. The left and right wings each have three rooms, the main gate has three rooms, and the Jade Emperor Hall behind the main hall has five rooms. Bell and drum towers are located on both sides. Originally located on Longhu Mountain, it was one of the most famous Taoist temples. Zhengyi Temple is the symbol of the ancestral home of Zhengyi Daoism. The Zhengyi Temple, now rebuilt on the original site in the Song Dynasty architectural style, incorporates some structural and artistic features from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The entire building, with its gray tiles and white walls, exudes a simple and elegant style, imposing and majestic, evoking a sense of immortality.
Yingtan City has a subtropical humid monsoon mild climate with abundant rainfall, sufficient sunlight, a long frost-free period and four distinct seasons.
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Mount Longhu is regarded as one of the birthplaces of Taoism in China, and the Zhengyi Temple (on its slopes) is a key site for the Zhengyi School of Taoism. The scenic area has rich cultural heritage: the Danxia landform, hanging-coffin tombs of the ancient Yue people, and over 30 Taoist architectural sites.
The temple is located on Mount Longhu (龙虎山) in Yingtan City, Jiangxi Province — about 20 km from Yingtan city centre. To get there: From Yingtan railway station you can take a tourist bus or taxi to the Longhu Mountain Scenic Area entrance; then walk within the scenic area to the Zhengyi Temple complex.
The wider Mount Longhu scenic area is open year-round. A representative schedule: peak season (April – October) 7:30–18:00; off-season 8:00–17:30. Best times: morning hours for fewer crowds; visit outside major holidays for more tranquillity.
For the scenic area of Mount Longhu (which includes Zhengyi Temple) a ticket price of approx ¥135 per person is cited (including sightseeing bus) in one source. Tickets can be bought online (via the official account or website) or onsite at the gate.
Advance booking is *not strictly required* for single-day independent visits, but booking online ahead can streamline entrance and bus-pass purchases, especially in peak tourist season.
Allow at least half a day (≈4–5 hours) to visit the temple complex and some adjacent attractions. For deeper exploration (hiking, raft drifting, multiple features) allocate a full day.
There is no widely-publicised information about English audio guides for the temple. Local Chinese guides may be available, especially in the scenic area; self-guided visits using signage are common.
Excellent photo spots include the temple façade against the red cliff backdrop, cliff-side temples of Longhu Mountain, the Luxi River drifting route with Danxia cliffs, and high vantage viewpoints overlooking the valley.
No specific night light-shows or tours are mentioned in sources for Zhengyi Temple. Visiting during daylight hours is recommended for safety and full experience.
As a major 5A scenic site, it may attract many visitors in peak holiday periods. For fewer crowds: visit on weekday mornings outside of China’s major holidays.
The scenic area is well-developed with visitor facilities including shuttle buses, souvenir shops, snack stalls, rest areas and toilets along the major attraction routes.
The temple complex has relatively flat walking areas, but some parts of the scenic area (cliff trails, raft docks) involve steps or slopes. Elderly or children should stick to the main cultural zone; mobility-impaired visitors should check path conditions beforehand.
Tickets and many services in major scenic areas in China accept mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) and bank cards. It is advisable to have some local payment method available and some cash for minor vendors.
Within the scenic area you will find restaurants around temples and visitor centres offering local dishes. Nearby towns such as Shangqing Town have eateries serving local specialties like Longhu tofu and river fish dishes.
Given the Taoist temple setting, vegetarian food options may be available at temple-adjacent restaurants. Halal-certified options are not specifically mentioned and may require asking locally.
There are hotels and guest-houses near the Mount Longhu scenic area entrance and in Shangqing Town. Staying nearby allows early morning access to the temple sites.
Yes — Within the Mount Longhu area you can combine Zhengyi Temple with:
Souvenir shops near the visitor centre sell postcards, Taoist cultural items (incense, prayer beads), local specialty foods like Shangqing tofu, and regional crafts from Yingtan area.
After visiting, you can return by taxi or tourist bus to Yingtan city or take a bus/train from Yingtan to other parts of Jiangxi. If driving, the expressway network from Yingtan makes onward travel to other scenic areas convenient.
