Qinyuan Mountain is a major mountain in the northern range of Quanzhou. Since it has 36 beautiful caves, it has enjoyed a eulogistic title "The Supreme Mountain Fairyland by the Fujian sea" since ancient times. Qingyuan Mountain is also distinguished by its springs and rocks. South of the Stone Old Saint rises Thousandhand Rocks, where there is a sitting stone figure of Avalokitesvara and by it the tomb of renowned monk Hong Yi of modern times. In the left peak, a stone figure of Sakyamuni nestles inside the Nich Cavern, from where one can have a panorama of the city. An ancient stone path in the central peak leads to the Qingyuan Cave at the top, where clear water lows out all the year round. It is from the clear water that the mountain derived its name Qingyuan, meaning "Clear Water" in Chinese. The right peak offers sights such as the Waterfall in the Cave, the Moon in the Wind over the Sea and the stone figure of Amitabha. Further up to the South Platform Rock is the Pavilion in the mid-air, where clouds envelopes the soaring cliffs, presenting a view of fairyland.
The 5.5 meter high and 7.3 meter wide figure of old Taoist saint carved during the Song Dynasty sits at the foot of Qingyuan Mountain. His left hand rests on the lap and right hand on a small table, his ears reach his shoulder, his white beard floats in the air and his face is beaming with happiness and kindness. The figure has become a symbol of health and longevity, as the saying goes in Quanzhou, "Touch the nose of the Stone Old Saint and you will live up to 120 years old," which challenges many tourists to have a try.