# Sanzu Temple Scenic Area (三祖寺景区)

Tianzhu Mountain, Anhui Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Admission ¥10; Lianhua River rafting ¥100; Baima Pool rafting ¥120; Qian River rafting and Tianxian River rafting ¥100 each
- **Opening hours:** 06:00-18:00
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Address:** On Fengxing Hill, south of Tianzhushan, Qianshan City, Anqing
- **Getting there:** Located on Fengxing Hill at the southern foot of Tianzhushan; from downtown Qianshan, take a bus toward Tianzhushan and get off at Sanzu Temple stop, or take the Tianzhushan tourist line
- **By car:** From Qianshan district, follow National Highway 105 northwest for 9 km to arrive.
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Photography, Nature

## About Sanzu Temple Scenic Area

Sanzu Temple Scenic Area is the most concentrated area of cultural and historical sites on Mount Tianzhu and one of the most culturally refined attractions, centred on the famous Chan (Zen) Buddhist temple. Facing the Qian River and backed by Tianzhu Peak, the site is surrounded by hills and water, with temples and halls densely arranged. Its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural landscape have long made it a prized feng shui site. Key highlights include Sanzu Temple, the Great Treasure Hall, Mountain Valley Spring, cliff inscriptions, and bamboo raft rafting on the Qian River.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1315. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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