Famous attractions in Qianshan:
1. Xiangyan Temple: Xiangyan Temple is located in the south of Qianshan. It is an early building in Qianshan. It is said that it was built in the Tang Dynasty, no later than Gold, Yuan. Xiangyan Temple has an exquisite structure, exquisite carvings and gorgeous decorations. Its architectural art is amazing. The buildings here are all of the hard-mounted style with single eaves, with colorful reliefs on the ridges, running animals on the slanting ridges, five-paved capitals and corner arches under the eaves, and openwork carvings of coiled dragons and rhinoceroses under the fangs.
Xiangyan Temple has many places of interest. In the temple, between the Tianwang Hall and the Main Hall, there is an ancient pine tree that is three or four hundred years old. Its skin resembles dragon scales and its branches are twisted. It is known as the "Panlong Pine". In front of the temple is the tomb tower of Xue'an, the eminent monk of the Yuan Dynasty. Historic sites related to Xue'an include the Laozu Cave and the Demon Refining Stone. The "Twin Peaks Pagoda" on the east mountain of the temple was built in the Jin Dynasty. It is carved with flying sky and other patterns, and the architecture is beautiful and generous. .
There is a mountain in the northwest of the temple that looks like a crouching tiger, called "Crouching Tiger Peak". There is a huge stone more than 20 meters high on the east mountain of the temple, called "Parrot Rock". There is also a mountain with four hills in front of the temple. It is high in the middle and low on both sides, shaped like a penholder, hence the name "Beacon Mountain". The hillside under the peak is colorful, like brocade and satin, and is known as "Xiu Slope".
2. Zhonghui Temple: Zhonghui Temple is one of the "Five Zen Forests" in Qianshan Mountain. Walk along the asphalt road southeast of the main entrance of Qianshan for about five miles, turn southwest and enter a ravine. Soon you will see the white bottle-shaped brick tower on the east mountain peak. This is the "Jing" in the twelve scenes of Zhonghui Temple. Bottle Peak”.
Walk one mile further to reach Zhonghui Temple. Zhonghui Temple has a long history. According to reconstruction records, the temple has existed in the Tang Dynasty. It has been rebuilt many times after several fires and floods. Most of the current buildings have the style of the Ming Dynasty. Zhonghui Temple is divided into two halls, the front hall facing the stream, and the back hall facing the stream. The temple is nestled against a mountain and has a clever layout. In addition to the front hall and back hall, the main buildings include the Tiandi Tower, Weituo Tower, Bell and Drum Tower, Zen Hall, etc. There are exquisite sculptures and paintings in the temple.
In addition to Jingping Peak, the scenic spots in Zhonghui Temple include Dishui Mirage, West Lake Well, Baoquan Linglong Cave, Baozhu Patio, Rhino Watching the Moon, Stone Pile Iron Arhat, Guanyin's Back, Conch Peak, etc. They are collectively called the Twelve Scenic Spots.
3. Jade Buddha Garden: Jade Buddha Garden is located in the urban area of ??Anshan City, Liaoning Province, China. It is a scenic spot on the way to Qianshan Mountain, covering an area of ??22,000 square meters. The main building of the Jade Buddha Garden Palace is 33 meters high, 66 meters wide and 58 meters deep. It has red walls and blue tiles and is magnificent. It has created a great wonder in the history of gardens and ancient and modern architecture.
There are more than 260 tons of Jade Buddha carved by the "Jade King" in the hall. The front of the Jade Buddha is the 5.2-meter-tall Sakyamuni Buddha, and the back is Guanyin crossing the sea. It is the largest jade Buddha in the world. This is After 2 years and 6 months of construction, this magnificent building complex was officially opened to the public on September 3, 1996.
The King of Jade was discovered in 1960 AD in Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province, China's "Jade Township". It is 7.95 meters high, 6.88 meters wide, 4.1 meters thick and weighs 260.76 tons. The whole piece of jade is a combination of red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and purple. It is colorful, moist and bright. It is a special jade material and can be called a rare treasure. At that time, Premier Zhou Enlai gave clear instructions that the jade must be properly protected. king.
In November 1992, the Anshan Municipal Government decided to use modern equipment. After eight days and nights, traveling through mountains and rivers, and going through hardships, the jade was finally transported to Anshan City. After 18 months of meticulous carving, the world's largest jade stone was carved into the world's first jade Buddha, which fully embodies the essence of jade culture and Buddhist culture and astonishes tourists at home and abroad.
4. Qianshan Longquan Temple: Longquan Temple is located in a valley surrounded by mountains about three miles away from Zuyue Temple. It is the largest Buddhist temple among the "Five Zen Forests" in Qianshan and is known for its beautiful scenery. . The palace is famous for its spectacular appearance.
It is said that Longquan Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. Most of the existing buildings were renovated in the Qing Dynasty, including: Main Hall, Tianwang Hall, Weituo Hall, Pilu Hall, Dragon King Temple, Sutra Pavilion and Zen Room, etc. Longquan Temple Following the mountains and valleys, with rigorous layout and exquisite craftsmanship, it is a group of buildings that are well preserved among the many temples in Qianshan.
There are many scenic spots around Longquan Temple, mainly including: Pine Gate Pagoda Shadow, Podium Pine Breeze, Pingfeng Morning Green, Luo Feng Yeyue, Tufu Yingsheng, Turtle Stone Morning Sun, Xiangshan Qingxue, Lion Roaring Bell Sound, Shimen Maitreya, Longquan Yanfan, Wugong Pagoda Courtyard, West Pavilion Guest Lantern, Drum Tower Reflection. Ten Thousand Pines Main Photo.
5. West Sea Scenic Area: Located in the famous second peak of Qianshan Mountain - Wu At the foot of the Buddha's head. Longquan Temple is also located here. There is the West Sea Aerial Cableway that can take you to Pu'an Temple. The scenery along the way is gorgeous, with strange pines scattered here and there, rugged rocks, and the sparkling blue waves of the West Sea Reservoir. Especially in spring, summer and autumn, the trees are shady, the flowers are blooming, and the fragrance is floating in the clouds. When you step into it, you will experience the joy of climbing to the top to see the world.
Longquan Temple is the crown of the five major Zen forests in Qianshan. It is located in the jungle in the middle of Beigou. It is named after the legend that "ambergris spits water". Longquan Temple mainly includes the Main Hall, Fawang Hall, Wei Tuo Hall, Sutra Pavilion, etc. Among them, the Main Hall is the most majestic and spectacular. The entire building is in the style of the Ming Dynasty. There are 8 stone tablets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the temple, and there are stone carvings such as "The Great Thousand Worlds" on the cliff. The surrounding trees are lush, the scenery is quiet, and the gurgling stream makes visitors feel refreshed.
Walk west out of Longquan Temple, pass by Pu'an Temple, pass Ladder Peak, Life-saving Pine, etc. to reach the top of the Five Buddhas. It got its name because there are five half-stone Buddha statues on the top of the mountain. Wufoding is an ideal place for mountaineering activities. There is more than 50 square meters of flat land at the top. Standing at the top, you can feel the breeze blowing from the mountains. Looking up at the vast mountains, thousands of peaks compete with each other. The beautiful scenery is at your feet, and your eyes are filled with green trees, green mountains, green life, and a green world.
The ancient city of the Tang Dynasty standing on the top of the mountain is the ruins of the barracks where Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and General Xue Rengui were stationed in Hua. The majestic ancient Daoguan was the only way for Emperors Kangxi and Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty to travel through thousands of mountains. The ancient Longquan Temple was gifted to the people by Li Shimin, the king of Tang Dynasty. Wang Erlie, a famous scholar from Sanjiang and Liaodong, once studied here.
Xihai Scenic Area is the best place to visit Qianshan and discover historical sites. Birds are singing and flowers are fragrant, and the scenery is beautiful and quiet. Qianshan Scenic Area invested tens of millions of yuan to build Asia's largest "Birds Song World" in Xihai Scenic Area. It collects more than 100 species in seven categories including walking birds, waterfowl, songbirds, raptors and birds from all over the country. Being in the world of birds and returning to nature can be said to open up the isolation between you and birds, human friends. Birds add beauty to nature with their graceful dancing, colorful feathers, and melodious singing voices. It embodies vitality, poetry and picturesqueness, and brings endless joy to human life.
6. Giant Buddha Scenic Area: The famous Maitreya Buddha on Qianshan Mountain is known as a natural heritage and a world wonder. The Giant Buddha is located on the peak opposite the famous ancient temple "Nanquan'an" in Qianshan. The Buddha is 70 meters tall, with a shoulder width of 46 meters, a head height of 9.9 meters, a head width of 11.8 meters, and an ear length of 4.8 meters. It has clear facial features and complete limbs. .
The giant Buddha sits east to west, with Buddhist beads hanging vaguely on his chest, and a navel formed by a natural cave. It is one of the three giant Buddhas in China. Every year on June 6, it is celebrated as "Thousand Mountains" "Big Buddha Festival", grand Buddhist activities will be held.