Hundred Year Palace (Basui Gong)

The Hundred Year Palace (Baisui gong), perched on the summit of the eastern peak (Dongfeng),although not overly imposing a sight, has a history that should interest even the most devout Daoist. Originally the temple was known as the Star Picking Temple (Zai xing an), but was later given its present name after a monk, Wu Xia, who lived on the mountain for the last days of his life.
Wu Xia was a devout Buddhist monk who lived during the sixteenth century. After visiting the temples in both Wutaishan and E'meishan, the wise monk, who is said to have compiled the Huayang Sutras (written in gold dust and his own blood), eventually settled in the Jiuhuashan area until his death at the venerable age of 126. With his hermitic lifestyle, Wu Xia was only discovered three years after his death, apparently perfectly preserved. The amazed locals were to immediately recognise the signs of Buddhahood, and so changed the name of the temple in accordance with the age of this monk's ancient frame.
Emperor Chongzheng, of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) fame, heard about this religious icon, and had the tiny body of Wu Xia covered in gold leaf and placed in the temple. Imperial favours were also granted, allowing for the expansion of the temple to the fourth largest in Jiuhuashan. Today the body can still be seen, seated in prayer, as can views over the village below.

Opening hours: 05:00 - 18:00; daily.

Cost: RMB5.

Cable Car Cost : RMB48 to ascend, RMB20 to descend.