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This is the first major Taoist architectural complex visitors encounter upon entering the mountain. Featuring traditional courtyard layouts and ancient wooden structures, it presents a quiet and refined ancient temple atmosphere at the start of the scenic route.
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Tianshi Cave is the core Taoist site on Qingcheng Mountain. Founded over two thousand years ago, it preserves ancient Taoist halls, old cypress trees and religious relics. It is regarded as the birthplace of Chinese Taoism.
Shangqing Palace sits near the mountain summit of Qingcheng Mountain. This ancient Taoist monastery offers mountain‑top views over surrounding hills, with many steles and Taoist cultural remains inside.
华希昆虫博物馆
Said to be the largest insect museum in Asia.