He Xiangu family temple

He Xiangu family temple

It is a key cultural relic protection unit in Zengcheng City. It was rated as one of the new eight sceneries and named "xiaolouxianyuan". It is said that he Xiangu, one of the eight immortals, was born in Xiaolou, Zengcheng, and her family temple was built to worship her. The temple was built in Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1858. There is a relief of eight immortals on the left wall and a ceiling well on the right side, which is called "fairy well". There is a peach tree on the tile ridge on the right side of the main hall of the temple, which is called "Xiantao".

Main attractions

He Xiangu temple was built in the Tang Dynasty. After many vicissitudes and wars, it was repaired on a large scale in the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in the eighth year of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty.

There are many scenic spots in the temple, such as Xiangu hall, Xiantao at the top of the temple, Xiangu well, Sanzhong, Baxian hall, etc.

statue

The statue of he Xiangu sits on the main hall of he Xiangu's temple. It is 1.5 meters high and is carved out of camphor wood. It is painted with gold and looks like bright clouds. The statue of he Xiangu is sitting on the lotus platform, holding a magic weapon lotus. She is graceful and serene, with a golden boy and a beautiful girl.

There are statues of he Xiangu's father and mother, Ji's, and Magu's deity in the East attic. There are traces of Japanese devils setting fire to the temple in the East attic.

At that time, the Japanese devils were rampant in the area of xiaolouxu. One day, the village was set on fire. When the fire reached the East and west walls of the family temple, the fire suddenly went out.

The irascible Japanese even sent out planes to bomb. The bombs dropped exploded near the temple, but the bombs that fell into the temple were safe.

Xiangu shows up, and the Japanese only have mice to pull turtles. A Japanese friend was shocked by the Holy Spirit of Ho Hsien Gu. After more than 50 years, he came to pay homage to Ho Hsien Gu and made up his wish. He donated 2 million yuan to build an 11 story Memorial Tower of Ho Hsien Gu on Guanyin Mountain.

Yilvxian well

Originally known as the smallpox well, also known as he Xiangu well, legend is he Xiangu into the well into the immortal place. The stone shoe model beside the well is the embroidered shoes left by he Xiangu when she went into the well.

It's not surprising that the ancient well is several feet deep. The strange thing is that the well water around the temple is slightly salty, but the well water here is clear and sweet. Make tea with well water, especially mellow and clean. Drinking this water can strengthen the body.

peach of immortality

He Xiangu Temple scenic spot covers an area of about 1000 mu. A 400 meter road connecting the temple and the ancient rattan will be built to imitate the ancient Tang street. A 200 mu Xiantao garden will be built around the Xiangu tower in the back mountain of the temple.

The peach tree on the roof of tile back, which has been more than 100 years, is called "Xiantao". Xiantao is said to be the Xiantao of he Xiangu's master Ma Gu xianshou, so it is also called "Magu Xiantao".

Although it grows on the roof of tile back with little soil and no need of fertilizer and water, it still has luxuriant branches and leaves.

Every spring, he Xiangu temple will appear "three more" phenomenon, one is more peach blossom, peach blossom season in January, peach trees full of peach blossom, blooming. Second, there are many people. Xiantao is originally a magic tree. In addition, peach blossom is in full bloom and its fragrance is striking. It has attracted more and more tourists. Third, there are many fruits. Xiantao grows well and has many results.

It is understood that in 2003, the highest bidding price for a peach was 50000 yuan. In 2004, 2005 and 2006, the highest price for a peach was 80000 yuan, 100000 yuan and 120000 yuan respectively. In 2007, a peach sold at a sky high price of 138000 yuan

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There is a hundred year old peach tree in he Xiangu's family temple. What's amazing is that a peach tree about 5cm in diameter grows on the surface of the tile, and no one manages it. It blooms and bears fruit every year. The local people call it "Xiantao". It's said that it's a fairy peach for Ma Gu to give his life.

Although it grows on the ridge of tile roofed house which is short of soil and soil, it never needs fertilizer and water.

But it is still flourishing. It is said that there were three or five good men who climbed up to the roof and tried to pull out Xiantao, but they failed.

One of them broke a branch because of anger. As a result, he suffered from abdominal pain immediately. Finally, he had to make an apology in front of he Xiangu's statue to relieve the pain. He Xiangu's aura was admired by all.

People who eat Xiantao will live longer. Therefore, every peach is very valuable. Many Shanxin have paid a lot of money to order in advance, and the buyers all pray for peace and prosperity and longevity.

Panlongguteng

Panlong ancient rattan is located in xianteng Park, 300 meters north of he Xiangu temple in Xiaolou town. It has a history of thousands of years. It is made of green rattan around an ancient banyan tree and several miscellaneous trees.

The coverage of the crown of ancient rattan trees accounts for more than 500 square meters. Its stem is like a crouching dragon. It stretches about 30 meters above the ground and in the air. The highest part is about 3 meters. In some places, it is even completely buried in the ground.

In September 1986, experts from Zhuhai society of landscape architecture were invited to identify here and determined that the scientific name of the ancient rattan is "white flower fish vine", which is a rare plant in China. But they couldn't tell the source of the vine.

The old vine blooms in the middle and late June every year. The flower looks like Milan and is white. The flowering period is about 10 days. It bears fruit in August.

Another highlight of he Xiangu Temple scenic spot is that 400 meters away from home, there is an ancient rattan with a history of more than 1000 years.

The maximum girth diameter of the rattan is 1.7 meters, and the length of the rattan is tens of meters. It twines like a Wolong, but the root of the rattan has not been identified for many years. The crown covers an area of 500 square meters, and it is green all the year round. According to the investigation and argumentation of relevant experts, this rattan is the largest white flowered fish rattan found in Southeast Asia at present. It is revealed that Xiaolou town is applying for Guinness records for Gutou. It's a family temple. It's not big. It's rustic.

The whole building is a brick and stone platform beam structure, with three entrances. The first and third entrances are the fire sealing gables. The second entrances have four columns and five pavilions on the top of a hard hill. The main ridge and the vertical ridge are decorated with anti warping decoration. Inside, you can see he Xiangu well. The well platform is chiseled into octagonal shape with granite stone, and engraved with the eight characters "Xianyuan trickle, drinker Wannian". The ancient well is several feet deep. It is said that the well water around the temple is slightly salty, but the well water here is clear and sweet.

Traffic information

transit

Take Zengcheng No.107 to the "he Xiangu Temple" station. The temple is 88.3 km long

Self driving

Starting point: Guangzhou Municipal Government

1. From the starting point to the west, drive 300 meters along Fuqian Road, pass Fuqian building (Guangzhou) on the left, and turn right ahead to enter Jiefang North Road

2. Drive 2.4km along Jiefang North Road, turn left and enter Sanyuanli Avenue

3. Drive 1.1km along Sanyuanli Avenue, straight ahead

4. Drive 200 meters straight into the airport expressway

5. Drive 10 meters along the airport expressway, turn right towards the ring expressway (eastbound)

6. Drive 290 meters, turn right ahead and enter the ring expressway

7. Drive along the ring expressway for 13.6km, straight ahead

8. Drive 1.2km straight into Huangcun interchange

9. Drive 970 meters along Huangcun interchange and go straight into Guangshen expressway

10. Drive 8.9km along Guangshen expressway, turn right to Huocun interchange

11. Drive 2.8km along Huocun interchange and enter the North 2nd Ring Expressway

12. Drive 3.3km along the North 2nd Ring Expressway and go straight into Guanghui expressway

13. Drive 26.6km along Guanghui Expressway and turn right ahead to enter the roundabout

14. Drive 10 meters around the island, take the second exit and go straight into Lixin Avenue

15. Drive 14.0km along Lixin Avenue and enter Lijing Avenue

16. Drive 4.2km along Lijing Avenue and turn left ahead to enter s256

17. Drive 8.2km along s256 and turn left into Zhongyuan Road

18. Drive 50 meters along Zhongyuan Road and enter Jingyuan first street

19. Drive 80 meters along Jingyuan 1st Street to the destination (on the left side of the road)

Destination: Xiaolou town

Historical legend

The origin of Zengcheng small building. He Xiangu, formerly known as he xiugu, was born on the seventh day of February in the reign of Empress Wu. Her father runs a tofu shop, and she has been her father's helper since childhood. When she was thirteen or fourteen years old, she went out to play in the wild. She met tieguaili, LV Dongbin and zhangguolao. The three immortals gave her Xiantao, xianzao and mica slices. From then on, she never felt hungry again, and she could foretell the future and know people's misfortunes and blessings. The villagers built a small building for her and asked her to live there. People often come here to ask her to do fortune telling. Gradually, the name of he xiugu became he Xiangu.

The legend of Xiaolou. He Xiangu is a daughter of he Tai in Zengcheng, Guangzhou. He was born with six hairs on his head. When he was 16 years old, he dreamed that the immortal taught him: "if you eat mica powder, you can lighten your body and live forever. "So she ate mica and swore not to marry according to the immortal's instructions. She often went back and forth in the valley and walked like flying. Go out every morning and bring back some nuts for her mother in the evening. After that, Wu Zetian sent an envoy to summon her to the palace. On the way to Beijing, she suddenly disappeared. After that, immortals were born in the daytime. In the ninth year of Tang Tianbao, he appeared in Magu altar, standing in five clouds, and then in xiaoshilou in Guangzhou.

The origin of he Xiangu temple. A time in the first year of Jinglong

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