Baisui Palace

Baisui Palace is located on Mount Jiuhua, 50 kilometers southeast of Chizhou City, and was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, with several reconstructions over time.
The temple enshrines the mummified body of the Ming Dynasty monk Wuxia, who lived to the age of 126 before attaining nirvana, hence the name ‘Baisui Palace’. After Wuxia’s nirvana, his body remained incorrupt, making it one of the oldest existing mummies on Mount Jiuhua, and thus Baisui Palace is one of the must-visit temples on the mountain.

The main structure of Baisui Palace features white walls and black tiles, arranged in a long, narrow strip along the cliff, resembling a city wall.

Upon crossing the southern mountain gate, one enters a courtyard with an incense burner; to the north is the Mahavira Hall, with a plaque on the hall’s door inscribed with the words ‘Imperially Bestowed Baisui Palace, Protecting the Nation for Ten Thousand Years Temple’, written by Li Yuanhong. Through a side door of the Mahavira Hall, one can access the Mummy Hall.

Opening hours are from 06:00 to 17:00 all year round.

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A must-see tip: the area around Baisui Palace is known for its concentrated monkey population, so avoid playing with them to prevent scratches and injuries.

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