Fangshan National Forest Park

Shenfu Fangshan, located 25 kilometers east of Shouyang County, Shanxi Province, is the place where Shouyang and Yu were handed over. In 1992, the Ministry of forestry approved the establishment of Fangshan National Forest Park with a total area of 3580 hectares, including 1156 hectares of scenic spots and 82.7% of forest coverage. The highest altitude is 1532 meters, the lowest altitude is 1220 meters, the annual average temperature is 7.4 ℃, and the summer average temperature is 17 ℃. It is a good place for summer.

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Fangshan National Forest Park

Fangshan National Forest Park in Shouyang, Shanxi Province, is named because it is square on all sides and its main peak looks like a bat. In the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a duanjie unearthed in Fangshan with the word "shenbat" written on it, which is a relic of the Jin Dynasty. Therefore, Qi Junzao, a bachelor, wrote the word "shenbat" on the list, standing on Fangshan, which is also called "shenbat mountain". The total area is 3580.3 hectares, and the scenic area is 1125.1 hectares. The main peak is 1532 meters above sea level, with a flat top area of 28000 square meters, which is rare in the northern mountains and commonly known as "Shenping Jinding".

History and culture

Fangshan was named Fuxiu Shenshan in Jin Dynasty, so it was called shenfushan. In the second year of Zhenghe of Song Dynasty (1112), it was named Fangshan because of its square shape. According to qingliangzhi, there are four mountains outside Wutai Mountain, which is also called "Zhu Ming". There are 28000 square meters of flat land; in Fangshan, the pine forest is vast, mixed with all kinds of fruit trees, and the forest coverage rate reaches 83%.

The temple in Fangshan was established by Li tongxuan, a branch of the Li family in the Tang Dynasty, and then followed by Fahong, Zongzheng, Nayun and other Zen masters. It flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The asphalt road into the mountain and 6670 square meters of parking lot have been completed. The stone path leading to the scenic spot, the 459 stone steps straight up to the peak, the jade belt bridge on the stream, and the Panlong lamp at the end of the bridge are all elegant. The newly built guest reception Pavilion, Jinding Pavilion, Guantao Pavilion and other six pavilions with their own characteristics.

Fangshan National Forest Park was established in 1992 with the approval of linzaozi (1992) No. 200 document of the former Ministry of forestry.

In 1992, the stone archway of the park was built, carved with green sandstone. On the front of the gate is the name of Fangshan National Forest Park inscribed by Hu Fuguo, former Secretary of Shanxi provincial Party committee. On the back is the four characters "bat shows holy mountain" inscribed by Mr. Zhao WANGJIN, chairman of Shanxi Calligrapher Association. On both sides of the stone carvings are "two dragons playing with pearls", "two phoenixes rising in the sun" and other patterns.

In 2002, Fangshan development was launched to the market, and Hengyuan company, led by Jia yuanyao, won the bid at one stroke, with a capital injection of 5 million yuan and an investment of 8 million yuan. The first phase of the project was fully launched.

On September 16, 2007, Fangshan National Forest Park held a grand ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of Fangshan temple and Zhaohua courtyard, as well as a ceremony for the promotion of the abbot to the throne of Jin courtyard and a ceremony for the opening of Buddhist statues.

In 2008, according to the Interim Measures for the use of special signs for national forest parks in China, the State Forestry Administration approved to authorize 108 National Forest Parks such as Fangshan National Forest Park to use special signs for national forest parks in China.

geographical environment

Geographical context

Fangshan National Forest Park is located in the northern mountainous area of Shouyang County in the "Golden Triangle" zone of Taiyuan, Yuci and Yangquan in Shanxi Province. The total area is 3333.33 hectares, of which 1125 hectares have been developed and utilized, accounting for 31% of the total area of the park.

topographic features

Fangshan is named because it is square on all sides, and its main peak looks like a bat. In the Jin and Wei dynasties, it was named shenbat mountain, also known as Fuxiu Shenshan. Fangshan is located in the south of Mount Wutai in the Buddhist kingdom. It is a majestic mountain with a peak elevation of 1531.8 meters. Its peak area reaches 28000 square meters, which is rare in the northern mountains. It is commonly known as "Shenping Jinding" and is a large natural garden.

Resources

Fangshan National Forest Park has beautiful mountains and dense forests, with a forest coverage rate of 82.7%. Mainly Pinus tabulaeformis, mixed with maple, elm, locust, poplar, arbor, shrub and grass products more than a thousand. And there is no lack of precious trees and famous trees. There are more than 80 kinds of precious Chinese medicinal materials. There are more than 100 species of animals, including leopard, wild boar, roe deer, owl, butterfly and so on. It has ornamental and scientific value.

Fangshan park has beautiful mountains and dense forests, with a forest coverage rate of 82.7%. Pinus tabulaeformis is the main species, followed by Maple, elm, Sophora japonica, poplar and so on. There are more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and grasses, and there are many famous trees and precious trees. There are more than 80 kinds of precious Chinese medicinal materials alone.

scenic spot

Park Plaza

Reception center - including Fangshan Hotel, reception service center, park square, jiulongzhu, imitation of Han Dynasty castle gate, huayantan, etc.

Park Square - 4 km away from the park archway, covering an area of about 10000 square meters. Qingfeng on both sides of the confrontation, the foot of the spring flow, surrounded by hotels, parks, office buildings, living areas, can be used for leisure, entertainment, parking and other purposes.

Jiulong column, 5 meters high and 40 meters long, is composed of nine blue stone Jiulong columns, which are connected in an arc shape. There are stone bars on the top and water tanks on the bottom. The dragons are circling, spraying beads and splashing jade. It is magnificent and exquisite.

Huayan lake is located at the north end of the square, covering an area of about 4000 square meters. It is surrounded by mountains, flowers and weeds, reflecting the green peaks of the pool, with fish flying at the bottom and bees and butterflies lingering. It is a good place for summer vacation and fishing.

Located on the southeast cliff of the square, the cliff stone carving is written by Li Guanglin, a calligrapher of Yiren.

Fangshan hotel is located on the west side of the square, with a building area of 1700 square meters and three floors. It can be used for accommodation, vacation, meeting, training and recuperation.

Office area - office building, located in the west of the square, with a construction area of 720 square meters, three floors, adjacent to Fangshan hotel.

Fangshan Central District

Zhaohua courtyard (lower Temple) - it is composed of Mountain Gate, bell and Drum Tower, Yuantong hall, Daxiong hall, east west side hall, stele Gallery, monastery, etc., covering an area of 4000 square meters. It was originally built in the Ming Dynasty and now imitates the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 10 million yuan will be invested in the restoration. There is a pair of stone lions in Song Dynasty (Northern Wei Dynasty) outside the gate. They are simple in shape, refined in composition and unique in shape. Yuantong hall is for three great scholars (Manjusri on the left, Guanyin on the middle, and Puxian Bodhisattva on the right).

The main hall is built of wood and stone, with five couplets, double eaves, Xieshan and glazed tile roofs. It is Ming and Qing Dynasty style. From afar, it is resplendent and solemn. On both sides are the golden bell hall, the bell tower and the drum tower, and the East-West hall.

Mahatma Hall - dedicated to Manjusri Bodhisattva, 180 King Kong Arhats on both sides. It is the central building of the lower temple. Green brick and golden tile, stone foundation and grey wall, carved dragon painting column, exquisite shape. Inside, there are three treasures Buddha and eighteen Arhats.

Stele gallery is located from the gate of Xiasi mountain to Dongfang. It is about 50 meters long, and focuses on more than 70 stone tablets of Fangshan from the Tang Dynasty to the present. Confrontation with the monastery.

There are two pairs of stone lions carved in the Tang Dynasty at the mountain gate. They are simple in shape, refined in composition and unique in shape. From the temple ditch to 180 steps in the temple, it is made of white sandstone.

Fangshan Temple (upper Temple) - a Tang Dynasty style building, consists of Tianwang hall, bell and Drum Tower, Pilu hall, sutra Pavilion, tangmi hall, east-west hall and east-west corridor, covering an area of more than 5000 square meters, including the monastery, covering a total area of 6500 square meters. It is the core building of Fangshan Temple group. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and later destroyed, with an investment of 28 million yuan. There are four heavenly kings, Maitreya Buddha, Dharma protector and Weituo in Tianwang hall; there are Pilu Buddha, lushe Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha and twelve Yuanjue in Pilu hall, which is the central building of the upper temple, with green bricks, green tiles, stone foundation, grey wall, bucket arch and wooden column; there are two storeys of Sutra Pavilion, 17 meters high, with zhantan Buddha inside and scriptures on the top; tangmi hall is located in the northernmost part of the upper temple, where monks practice In the East-West accessory hall, Li tongxuan, founder of Fangshan, in the Jialan hall, Guan Gong, the Yansheng hall, the Xisheng hall, and the East-West corridor, there is a map of Sakyamuni.

Sutra Library - 2 floors, 17 meters high. Located in the upper temple. The collection and storage of ancient classics.

Water and land hall is located in the upper temple. It used to be the storage place of water and land painting axes in Tang and Song dynasties. Now it collects a number of calligraphy and paintings of celebrities of past dynasties. On both sides of the hall, it goes up along the stone steps corridor. You can see the corridor of iron line serial pictures describing the works of elder Li.

Stone terrace and archway of Shangsi Temple: from bottom to top, there are 299 steps, all of which are made of white sandstone. The name of "Fangshan Temple" on the archway was inscribed by Yicheng, the president of contemporary Chinese Buddhist Association.

Heilongquan is located 100 meters east of Xiasi. The spring is dark and blue. In the old days, people prayed for rain in Shouyang and Yuxian.

Cultural attractions

Fangshan National Forest Park has rebuilt Yuhuang Pavilion, Tang Dynasty style Shangsi Mountain Gate, dongxipailou, Tianwang hall, Zhonggulou, Pilu hall, cangjing Pavilion, tangmi hall, dongxipeidian, monasteries and stele corridors on the site of the millennium old site; Zhaohua courtyard Mountain Gate, Zhonggulou, Yuantong hall, Daxiong hall, dongxipeidian of Ming and Qing Dynasties; Wulong temple, Chengzi temple and talin of Ming and Qing Dynasties. 30 scenic spots including Li tongxuan's tomb, Manjusri Pavilion, stone Buddha Hall, paradise, cloud cave, Huayan spring and Jingang spring have been restored. New Fangshan academy, Juxian Pavilion, chaofo Pavilion, shadowless tower, shenbat Grand View Garden, Shouxing bridge, Shouxing wall, Huayan pool, jiulongzhu and other supporting reception center three floor hotel building, office building

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