Sanmiao Guan, originally known as Sanmiao Hall, is located on the south side of Tianfeng in Wushan, Hangzhou, and is a renowned sacred site of the Talismanic Taoism. It is dedicated to the Three Mao Brothers, who were the Mao siblings—Mao Ying, Mao Gu, and Mao Zhong—who achieved immortality during the Qin and Han dynasties. They are collectively referred to as the Three Mao True Kings. In the 20th year of the Shaoxing era of the Southern Song Dynasty (1150), it was bestowed the name Ning Shou Guan, with the full title being Sanmiao Ning Shou Guan. At that time, the Guan was extremely prominent. Emperor Gaozong of Song once bestowed upon it a Tang Dynasty bell, a Song Dynasty tripod, and a small character copy of the ‘Yinfu Jing’ written by Chu Suiliang, along with later additions such as Wu Daozi’s ‘Portrait of the Southern Star Lord,’ a jade-targeted sword, seven-treasure beads, and Xuanyuan Mirror, collectively known as the ‘Seven Treasures’ of the Guan. The mountain was also named ‘Qibao’ due to these treasures. A ‘Twelve Jade Terraces’ was built behind the Guan, where peach blossoms were planted in abundance. During the spring sacrifices, it was known as the ‘Jade Terraces of Ten Thousand Jades,’ and it was one of the eight scenic spots of Wushan. During the Yuan and Ming dynasties, a library was established within the Guan, where the young Yu Qian once studied. The opening hours and specific business status are subject to the daily opening conditions.
Sanmiao Guan Ruins
Sanmiao Guan, originally known as Sanmiao Hall, is located on the south side of Tianfeng in Wushan, Hangzhou, and is […]
