Brief introduction of Shimen temple

Shimen Temple is located in Dazhushan Scenic Area, Huangdao District, Qingdao. Shimen Temple is famous for its uniqueness compared with other temples: a natural giant Buddha stands on a peak in front of the temple, with a height of 1, 4 1 m, and a monk next to the Buddha bows down and recites scriptures, which is unparalleled in the world; The temple faces the mountain instead of the mountain; Shimen faces east rather than south; The temple gate is composed of natural boulders; There is a spring by the door, and drought will not dry up. The spring water is as clear as jade, so Shimen Temple is also called yuquan temple. From Shimen Temple into Dazhu Mountain, there are many scenes. Buddhist cultural relics such as the Tomb Pagoda Forest, Zhushan Stone Chambers, Sui and Tang Grottoes, and hermit cultural relics such as the Poetry Platform, Ant Temple and Wanghailou can be vividly seen. Giant crocodiles going down the mountain, immortals asking for directions, Guanyin sitting backwards, Jiang Gong sleeping with his wife, Lohan and other strange stones show the wonders of nature. Shimen Temple is surrounded by pines, cypresses and bamboos, with gurgling streams, lush vegetation on the mountains, dotted with mountain flowers and picturesque scenery.