Shimenfang, also known as Shimenfang, also known as Shimen Mountain, is located more than 20 miles west of Linqu City. The mountain winds south and the two peaks face each other, hence the name. The spectacular Shimen "night photo" ranks first among the eight scenic spots in Linqu. It was admired by people as early as the Yin and Shang Dynasties, and it has a history of 3,000 years. Linqu City in Yin and Shang Dynasties was Qu's country, and Shimen Mountain was Qu's jurisdiction.

Yiling, the monarch (count) of this country, is a loyal minister of the court. In order to commemorate his achievements, people built a temple in the scenic Shimen Mountain to worship him. In the Tang Dynasty, temples were built and Buddha statues were carved, which became places of interest. Huang Guan, poets and poets gather here to escape and chant.

Pagodas and shrines were built in the Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties. During the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, Wenchang Hall was built by adding cliff stone carvings, forming an ancient architectural complex. Shimenfang is located in the deep mountain valley west of Datanma Village, Linqu County.

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Legend has it that Shimen House is the place where the great God of Wealth and the God of Wealth in the sky store their lost jewels. In order to reward good deeds in the world, anyone who gives birth to ten boys, does not give birth to evil deeds, and has good conduct can open the stone gate to collect treasures. At the foot of the mountain, there was a man named Cai Chong. He grew up without parents and his family was poor, but he was determined to make a living. A few years later, I ate generously and married Li.

The husband and wife are diligent in farming and weaving, and their family business is thriving. Couples who love money should be thrifty and thrifty. But instead, they have evil thoughts. When ten children tried their best, showed their talents, climbed over the wall and collected money from their families, Mr. and Mrs. Cai Chong not only did not criticize or teach, but also did whatever they wanted.

One day, Cai Chong dressed up her daughter as a man and took her "ten sons" to Shimen. After kowtowing and praying, the stone gate opened wide. Cai Chong and his son saw a room full of gold, silver and jewels. "Ten sons" soon filled the basket. His daughter is weak. Take your time. She was sweating with anxiety and urged her to get it quickly.

But before the words were finished, Shimen was closed, and the greedy and fraudulent money worshiper and his nine sons and one daughter were suffocated in the room. This incident angered the god of wealth, in order to prevent greedy and cunning people from deceiving the world. Since then, Shimen has never been closed.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shimenfang