Shuanglong Temple Scenic Area of Yiwulu Mountain

Surrounded by mountains on all sides, this place boasts precipitous terrain and picturesque scenery, serving as a major venue for Buddhist activities.

Within the scenic area stand two rare large natural stone caves, the upper and lower caves, which are seldom seen across the country. The upper cave enshrines a reverse-seated Guanyin statue, which has become famous throughout northern Hebei for its reputed miraculous power to grant almost every prayer.

According to ancient stone inscriptions, Guanyin Cave Temple of Shuanglong Temple was first built in the early Tang Dynasty and flourished during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian. Historical records also note that in the early Liao Dynasty, Yelü Bei, Prince of Liao and King of Eastern Dan, lived in seclusion at Wanghai Hall. He once stationed troops in Guanyin Cave to guard against persecution by his younger brother, Emperor Taizong Yelü Deguang. For this reason, the cave was named Troop-Hiding Cave starting in the Liao period.

In November of the 4th year of the Qianheng reign of Emperor Jingzong of Liao (982 AD), Qianzhou City was constructed near Shuanglong Temple, and the ruins can still be traced today.

First erected in the early Tang Dynasty, Guanyin Cave Temple underwent renovations through the Liao, Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties and the Republic of China, spanning more than 1,400 years of history.

At present, the scenic area has restored the ancient buildings and jade Bodhisattva statues in both the upper and lower Guanyin Caves. New constructions include the mountain gate, lotus pond, lay Buddhist quarters of Chanmo Studio, God of Wealth Hall and Dharma Protector Hall. The scenic zone officially opened to tourists in 2009.