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Weibaoshan
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Located
in Weishan county about 61km south
of Xiaguan, Weibao Mountain (Weibaoshan)
is one of the most renowned scenic
spots in the Dali area. It is
also one of the 13 China's most
famous Daoist holy mountains.
Here is the birthplace of Xinluo,
the first legendary King of Nanzhao
Kingdom. |
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Wenchan
Hall on the mountain, is dedicated
to a former regional Daoist ruler,
and it is here, that one can find
the "Mural of Dancing",
the only ancient Daoist mural
in Yunnan. Focusing on the ancient
folk customs of the Yi people,
the mural is uniquely vivid and
lifelike. The palace was designed
according to Daoist geomantic
principles. |
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On
the mountain slopes, Qingxia Temple
is also known as Laojun Temple,
dedicated to the highest of Daoist
gods. The interior of the temple
is solemn and stately. |
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In
every 1st to 15th of the second
month of Chinese Lunar calendar,
people crowded in Weibaoshan as
a traditional Daoist pilgrims
temple fair hold there. Weibaoshan
covers area of 19.4 kilometers
square. The peak of Weibaoshan
is 2509 metres above sea level. |
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