The Dalun (Great Wheel) Moun- tain is located in east Tong' an City and is the main peak in Tong' an District. It undulates for several kilometers like a big wheel, so it gets its name. The mountain has a beautiful landscape and boasts many scenic spots. It has attracted many scholars and celebri- ties who left many poems, calligraphic works and cliff inscriptions here. To- day there are the Fantian Temple, Brahman Dagoba, Entrance to the Dalun Mountain, Wengong Academy and other scenic spots.

The Fantian Temple is located on the southern foot of the Dalun Mountain. It was first built in 581 or the first year of the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty (581-618) and is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Fujian Province.  

Behind the temple stands the Wengong Academy, or Ziyang Academy. It was the earliest one mn by the Quanzhou Prefecture. It houses the valuable stone statue ofZhu Xi. The buildings in the temple are in an irregu- lar arrangement and paths winds around buildings. With many trees and bamboos, the temple is quiet enough for cultivation and reading books.

Opening hours: 06:00-19:00  

Admission: Free  

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