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Golden Summit Reflecting the Sea of Clouds, Immortal Mountain Hiding the Taoist Heart—Laojun Mountain Invites You to a Heavenly Appointment

When the sea of clouds flows over the peak of Funiu Mountain, and the Golden Summit is bathed in the morning glow, this immortal mountain, steeped in a thousand years of Taoist heritage, weaves a secret realm beyond the mundane world with its sea of clouds, strange peaks, and Taoist charm, waiting for you to step upon the clouds and arrive. The mountains and waters here are nature’s masterful carving. The ten-mile painted screen stretches like an ink scroll, granite peak forests appear and disappear in the mist, and the plank roads wind through them, each step a breathtaking experience of “walking in a painting.” In spring, azaleas blaze through the valleys; summer brings pine winds that cool and refresh; autumn dyes the red leaves into brocade; winter wraps the frost into jade-like branches. The changing seasons hide different forms of this fairyland. From the summit, the sea of clouds surges like waves, the mountain wind brushes past your ears, as if you can hear the secret whispers between heaven, earth, and the ancient mountain. The Taoist charm here is a legacy spanning millennia. As the ancestral home of Taoism, Laojun Temple is filled with incense smoke, its green tiles and red walls reflecting ancient cypresses and pines. The morning bells and evening drums blend with the mountain breeze, and the lingering Taoist music conveys a calming power. Pausing at the Laozi Cultural Garden, gazing at the loving face of Laozi’s bronze statue, and reading the Tao Te Ching inscribed on stone walls, you can touch the Taoist philosophy of “Tao follows nature” within this thousand-year cultural lineage, allowing a restless heart to settle here. The mountain’s simple life adds warmth. Wild vegetables and Luanchuan tofu are fresh and flavorful. Farmhouses nestle by the forest, with mountain views from the windows. At night, gather around for casual talks, fall asleep to the sound of pine waves, and wake with the birdsong, hiding the purest mountain living comfort. No need to chase distant fairylands—Laojun Mountain’s sea of clouds, Golden Summit, Taoist charm, and pine winds have already prepared a journey to cleanse your soul. Come, step on the clouds, climb the peaks, seek the Tao on the immortal mountain, and meet the long-lost tranquility and grandeur between heaven and earth.
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Posted: Nov 26, 2025
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