Longevity Bridge

Shandong


This red bridge above the Black Dragon Pool dates to 1924.


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1. Black Dragon Pool

0.13 MILES

This pool is fed by a small waterfall and is said to conceal grand carp palaces and herbs that turn humans into beasts.

2. Doumu Hall

1.09 MILES

The name of this hall means 'Hall of the Goddess of the Northern Star' and it was first constructed in 1542 under the magical name ‘Dragon Spring Nunnery’…

3. Cypress Cave

1.1 MILES

This tunnel of cypresses along the route is fancifully named.

4. Balking Horse Ridge

1.14 MILES

This spot marks the point where Emperor Zhenzong had to dismount and continue by litter because his horse refused to go further.

5. Pervading Light Temple

1.14 MILES

One of the few Buddhist shrines in the area, this simple temple dates to the Southern and Northern dynasties (AD 420–589), its arrangement of ancient pine…

6. Wanxian Tower

1.16 MILES

The name of this large gate literally means 'Building of the Ten Thousand Immortals'.

7. Rock Valley Scripture

1.37 MILES

Located along the first part of the climb up Tai Shan, this massive inscription of a Buddhist text on the rock face was once hidden behind a waterfall.

8. Midway Gate to Heaven

1.48 MILES

This gateway marks the point where shuttle buses arrive from Tianwai Village and where some hikers, seeing the mountain steps disappearing into the clouds…

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