Later we were taken to the foot of Kongtong Mountain 
where we were taken in smaller groups in vans to the Visitors Centre. This took us up a steep, narrow and frequently winding road. We were driven at great speed, flinging is from side-to-side and the occasional negotiation with other vehicles. There was great relief when we reached the top!
From there, we went by foot. 
I find it hard to express the experience of being on Kongtong Mountain in words -- it is indeed a beautiful and fascinating place. Kongtong Mountain is the spiritual homeland of Taoism, with many shrines and temples, murals and carvings, dotted about. Each shrine and temple includes a plaque describing the meaning, purpose, or deity of the dwelling.
The building shown to the right is at Second Heaven Door,
near the Twelve Generals Temple which is a temple for the sacrifice to the twelve colour general figures to protect Taoist doctrines and Heaven city. There are numerous such temples, so much to see, and the only way to experience it is to be there!
That evening we went to an open air concert to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. There were a variety of performances with a broad range of ethnic feels, and it finished with a fantastic selection of fireworks. A perfect end to such a wonderful day!
Bonus Footage:
Following the concert, our assistant from Guancheng Hotel serenaded us with a beautiful folk song. It seems everyone here is a wonderful singer, Enjoy!
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