The Baiyun Taoist Temple was ordered built
by the magistrate of Gansu Province in 1837 (Qing Dynasty) to commemorate
the legendary immortal Lu Dongbin, one of the eight Taoist immortals. Nowadays
the temple remains a place of active worship and the monks here still mill
about in their Taoist clothing and styled hairstyles.
On arriving at the temple you will be confronted by an archway, in front
of the main gate, Entering the main gate you will be confronted by a statue
of Lu and another of the Jade Emperor (the highest ruler in the Taoist hierarchy). |
