Dongyang Sandu Pingyan

Sandu scenic spot, formerly known as "Longtan pit", began in the eighth year of Xiantong (AD 8). At that time, the villagers raised money to set up the statue of Shennong for the sake of grain harvest and four seasons' peace, and the villagers from all over the world came to visit. It is said that in ancient times, when there was a great drought, the Dragon pitied the people for their hardship. Without the permission of the Jade Emperor, it rained on the earth without permission. It was discovered by the Jade Emperor and then suppressed here, so "Longtan pit" got its name. It is located in the southeast of Dongyang City, 9 kilometers away from the city. It spans the low mountains and hills of Wuning and Hengdian towns, covering a total area of 10.7 square kilometers.

Luoping mountain and Pingyan mountain are the remaining veins of Dapan mountain, with the highest peak at 521.4 meters above sea level. The forest vegetation is mainly Pinus massoniana forest, with a small amount of bamboo forest. There are broad-leaved trees such as Liquidambar formosana and Cinnamomum camphora scattered in the forest; at the foot of the mountain and beside the ditch, there are fruit trees such as plum and peach. Wild animals include squirrels, rabbits, weasels, wild boars and tits. The scenic area has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall and pleasant climate. The annual average temperature is 17.2 ℃. In the scenic area, there are many peaks, cliffs, pines and luxuriant vegetation. There are many strange rocks, rocks, caves, waterfalls and springs, and the natural scenery is beautiful.

The temples and temples in the area have a long history, numerous allusions and legends, and rich cultural landscape. Since the Tang Dynasty, there have been many tourists. There are 98 scenic spots in the whole scenic spot, which are composed of Sandu Shengjing, Pingyan Cave Scenic Spot, Lanting and guanding Temple scenic spot (piece), with an annual tourist volume of more than 100000.

The spectacular Longwang Temple towering over the population of the scenic area has experienced thousands of years. It is said that "Qingyun cave" and "Baiyun cave" are the training places of green snake and white snake in the legend of white snake. The villagers of Xu's family at the foot of the mountain are the heirs of Xu Xian. "Longtankeng" is famous for its many beautiful legends. It has been prosperous for thousands of years, and tourists are like a tide. It is recorded in county annals. The scenic spots of the three capitals are picturesque mountains and rivers, and towering cliffs. The "green and white" caves are covered with clouds and fog, and the sky stairs and inclined railings appear and disappear from time to time. All over the scenic area of the size of the temple, Feige Liudan, Diaolianghuadong, simple and beautiful.

Address: 9 km southeast of Dongyang City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province

Longitude: 120.29722987038

Latitude: 29.169678925721

Ticket information: 20 yuan