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Hua Fo means “evolving into Buddha”. Located in Mouding, Huafo Mountain is one of the famous mountains with Buddhists congregation in the midst of Yunnan. The first temple on the mountain is Baiyunwo Temple which was built in 1577, Ming Dynasty. Till the late Qing Dynasty, 13 temples had been built where there were hundreds of monks. Owing to the rich cultural natural scene, it was listed as the Place of Tourist Interests at provincial level in 1993.
There are 22 scenic spots of which the names reflect the deep Buddhism influence, carrying rich religious information. On the foot of the mountain, in Mouding County, better tourist facilities have been built recently to meet the demands of increasing tourists. |
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