Water Margin culture-themed scenic spots in Dongping

5. Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area

Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area, also known as Kunshan Mountain Scenic Area, is situated at the western shore of Dongping Lake. The ruins of a village on the mountaintop are identified as those of the Water Margin village where the heroes Three Ruan Brothers lived.  

Apart from the ruins of a village, there are also other famous scenic spots in the area, including Yueyan Temple built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Mapao Spring.

Ticket price: 50 yuan per person

6. Baifo Mountain

Baifo Mountain is famous for the 134 ancient grotto sculptures, among which the 6.7-meter-high Buddha started to be built in the Sui Dynasty (581-618). It is a national 4A-level scenic spot and also rated as a State-level cultural relic preservation site.

Many Water Margin heroes have such an affinity with Buddhism that they chose to be a Buddhist monk.

Ticket price: 40 yuan per person

Baifo Mountain. [Photo/sdta.com]