Tang Xuanzong's Imperial Stele
"Number One Monument in the World" - Fragments of the "Hua Shan Inscription" commissioned by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, commonly known as the "Wuyue Stone". It was personally written and inscribed by Emperor Xuanzong himself, hence it is also referred to as the imperial inscription. Originally, there was a monument tower to protect the stone, but it was burned down by the Huang Chao Rebellion Army in the first year of Guangming in the Tang Dynasty, leaving only scattered stones as witness to the vicissitudes of history.
Wanshouge
Wanshouge is located in the center of the North City Wall and is the tallest attic in the Xiyue Temple. It has a surrounding corridor, overhanging eaves, and three floors, with the highest being the Wanghe Building. There is a double-eaved Xiexuan-style Zhaicang Building in the north and south, with two floors high, and a canopy-style flying corridor connected to Wanshouge. It is majestic and towering, reaching the clouds. Climbing to the third floor of Wanshouge, you can overlook the panoramic view of Mount Huashan, it is an excellent shooting location for the panoramic view of Huashan, with a very wide field of view, giving a sense of the landscape and rivers, and every frame is like a historical masterpiece.
Northern Zhou Stele
The Treasured Artifact of Xiyue Temple: Xiyue Huashan Temple Stele. Carved in the year 567 AD, it is currently the most well-preserved and intact thousand-year-old stele in Xiyue Temple, with a history of over 1400 years. Even in the Tang Dynasty, it was regarded as a precious item. Xiyue Temple is now a national treasure and listed as a prohibited name stele in China. This stele has a significant origin: it is the only surviving work of calligrapher Zhao Wenyuan and one of the three well-preserved inscribed steles, with the inscription of Yan Zhenqing's biography in "The Four Great Calligraphers of Regular Script" - What does it say? Come and take a look quickly.
Lingxing Gate
It is the third gate of the Xiyue Temple, with a wooden structure, glazed tile, and a single eave Xie shan roof. Each gate is supported by four thick stone pillars, resembling the palace gates of the Ming and Qing dynasties, varying in size and vibrant in color. Especially the bracket sets and the dragon head of the Tan coffin, all display the complete palace layout of the Xiyue Temple, showing the emperor's respect for the Xiyue Temple throughout the dynasties.
Haolin Temple
It is located in the center of the temple and is the main building of Mount Xiyue Temple. It is the place where emperors and envoys offered sacrifices. Hanging on the central lintel is a golden plaque with the words "Haoling Hall". Inside the hall, there is a tablet dedicated to the god of Mount Huashan, and three dragon-patterned golden plaques with calligraphy by Emperor Tongzhi, Empress Dowager Cixi, and Emperor Guangxu.
