Wulongshan Park

Wulongshan Forest Park

synonym

Wulongshan park generally refers to Wulongshan forest park

Wulongshan Forest Park is Wulongshan scenic area, which includes Wulongshan and wulongbei hot spring. The main peak of Wulongshan is 708.5 meters, 20 kilometers away from the city center, covering an area of 64 square kilometers. Through the efforts of the masses, it has developed an area of 5 square kilometers. Wulong mountain has magnificent peaks, luxuriant and deep trees, mysterious caves, a wide range of animals and plants, and many historic sites, which constitute a unique landscape with rich natural and cultural resources. Wulongbei hot spring in the scenic spot has a long history and a complete foundation, which will provide satisfactory services for tourists. In addition, Cuihu resort is 15 kilometers away from the city center, surrounded by mountains, a lake with clear water, and a land planning area of 30 square meters. It has been developed simply.

Development history

Wulongshan has been a strategic fortress since ancient times. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, there have been constant wars, which have repeatedly become the battlefield for the two armies to fight: in the Yuan Dynasty, Jiulian City, which passes through the foot of Wulong mountain to Gaizhou, is the gateway to the West; in the Ming Dynasty, forts were set up in the North, East and south of Wulong mountain; in the Qing Dynasty, liutiabian, which was built to protect the "important place of Longxing", also passes through the north of Wulong mountain.

The content of "Liu Laogen" TV play is a true portrayal of the development history of Wulongshan. The shooting of all the scenes in Wulongshan makes Wulongshan famous at home and abroad.

Wulong mountain

Wulongshan provincial scenic spot is located in wulongbei town in the suburb of Dandong City, 14 kilometers away from the city center. Wulong mountain is a wonderful place for sightseeing, and wulongbei hot spring at the foot of the mountain is an ideal place for leisure and fitness. During the period of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, Mr. Guo Moruo went to the front line to visit and return. He passed Wulong mountain and left a poem like this: "the chimneys stand in a forest, looking at Anton, bathing in hot springs and crossing Wulong. The new blood and sweat of the people of Northeast China turned hell into a heavenly palace. "

As early as the late Qing Dynasty, Wulong mountain was listed as one of the eight Anton scenic spots. During the period of the Japanese puppet regime, it was planned to build Wulong mountain into a "National Park". According to the tourism planning map at that time, there were more than 40 scenic spots marked. Most of the names of scenic spots are related to Chinese dragon culture and Buddhist culture, which indicates that Wulong mountain has rich human tourism resources before. In retrospect, Wulong mountain is called "taben tlegen" in Mongolian, which means "Five Dragons lie on the mountain respectively." In other words, this mountain was called Wulong mountain in Yuan Dynasty. In fact, due to its unique geographical location, Wulong mountain has always been a competitive place for military strategists, and it is still an important traffic route in and out of Dandong. The superior geographical location, rich cultural landscape and beautiful natural scenery make Wulong mountain a tourist resort integrating tourism, leisure and vacation.

Wulong mountain has four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 9-11 ℃ and the precipitation is 800-1200 mm. Abundant rainfall and suitable climate are the prerequisites for Wulong mountain to become a natural kingdom of animals and plants. In the mountains, there are seven kinds of precious tree clocks, such as Catalpa bungei, Fraxinus mandshurica, Juglans mandshurica, huangpineapple, Huangyu, Tilia amurensis, Baila, etc.; there are more than ten kinds of precious medicinal materials, such as ginseng, wild Gastrodia elata, Ganoderma lucidum, liaowuwei, Fritillaria, etc.; there are more natural green foods, such as various wild edible fungi and wild vegetables, with more than 50 kinds. Every harvest season, people around the mountain in groups to pick mountain vegetables. Because Wulong mountain is located in the suburbs, the transportation is very convenient, which also attracts many city people to take advantage of the opportunity of picking mountain vegetables to relax and play; Wulong mountain is a paradise for all kinds of wild animals, such as wild boar, roe deer, badger, Daisheng, pheasant, cuckoo, mountain pigeon, forest frog, salamander, freshwater lobster and so on, which adds infinite vitality to the beautiful mountain forest And energy.

When you visit Wulong mountain, you can not only appreciate the Buddhist culture of the great spirit here, visit the magnificent Buddhist architecture and other cultural landscapes, but also experience the four beautiful sceneries of Wulong mountain. The first scene is the peak of smoke. Every spring, the Wulong mountain, which stretches for tens of miles, is shrouded in a sea of fog. The mountains float in a sea of clouds, and the clouds circle the peaks. The whole scenic area is like the sky. The second scene is Changhong drinking stream. In the local area, there is a folk saying that "Wulong mountain wears a hat, and heavy rain will come." it says that Wulong mountain has abundant rainfall in summer. After rain, Wulong mountain has streams singing and springs leaping, peaks like washing, and moisture transpiration in the mountains, forming beautiful rainbows and setting up colorful bridges in valleys and streams. It is this scene that can only be seen in the sky and in the world. The third scene is the maple dye mountains. In autumn, Wulong mountain is the world of maple and the sea of maple. All kinds of maple leaves are gradually red, putting on red cassock and red dress for Wulong mountain. At this time, many painters and photographers will come to collect the wind; the fourth scene is the black dragon with snow. When the winter of northern China is coming and the snow is drifting for thousands of miles, xueluo's branches are like pear blossoms, and its peaks are like silver sand on the hillside. Standing on the high ground, there are many mountains and peaks, which are rendered by the white snow into a picture of the black dragon in northern China. The four beautiful sceneries of Wulong mountain belong to four seasons. Therefore, no matter which season you come to Wulong mountain for sightseeing, it will bring you beautiful enjoyment and cultivation.

This magnificent and magnificent temple built on the mountain is Lingfeng Buddhist temple in Wulong mountain. The temple is the largest single building in Northeast China. Lingfeng temple in Wulongshan was built in Ming Dynasty. It is said that it is one of the Yinghua temples of Guanyin. It used to be very popular. The temple was rebuilt in 2000 with a construction area of 10000 square meters. After the restoration, Lingfeng Temple became more prosperous and famous. The six characters on the steps - namo Amitabha Buddha is a familiar sentence, but I'm afraid most people don't know what it means. In fact, Amitabha is one of the "three Buddhas" in Buddhism. It is the Buddha who is in charge of the Western Paradise. "Wuliangfo" and "wuliangshoufo" are all his names. Some sects of Buddhism believe that as long as they recite "Amitabha Buddha" wholeheartedly, they can go to the Western Paradise after death. "Nanwu" means "Dingli" and "conversion", "a" means "Wu", "Mitha" means "Quang", and "Buddha" means "Jue", which means "Dingli" (or conversion) Wuliang Jue ". Recite (or recite) the name of the Buddha from time to time to show that there is a Buddha in your heart, so you can go to the paradise.

Daxiong hall is the main hall of Lingfeng temple. Different sects of Buddhism have different Buddhist associations. In the main hall of Lingfeng temple in Wulong mountain, the three Buddhas, commonly known as Heng III, are worshipped, namely, pharmacist Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha and Amitabha Buddha. The middle Sakyamuni Buddha has a well-known name, which is called Tathagata Buddha. The pharmacist Buddha on the left is less well-known in China. It is the Buddha of Oriental pure glass world in Buddhist legend. He once vowed that "except for all living beings and diseases, we are now in good health." The Buddha on the right is Amitabha. As we said earlier, he is in charge of the Western Paradise. Some religious sects in Buddhism believe that if they want to go to the Western Paradise after death, the most simple and direct practice is to recite his name. On the left and right sides of the hall are the famous eighteen Arhats. Arhat is a kind of Buddhism. It is the Buddha who practices, then the Bodhisattva, and then arhat. Generally, temples worship eighteen Arhats. Some temples also have special Arhats halls dedicated to five hundred Arhats.

Avalokitesvara worshipped by Dabei Pavilion is one of the most popular Bodhisattvas among the people. There are countless stories about her. The five toes protruding from the giant peak are the famous Buddha feet. Especially in the big toe, the finger cap is clearly visible. If you look closely, you will see that there is still a hand pressed on the instep, which is a left hand. People see silhouettes of the back of the hand and thumb. Because it is too high, no one can go up. Only from heaven can we see the whole picture of this hand and Buddha's feet. Wulong mountain has a long history of cultural landscape. Buddhism and Taoism came here to build the site very early. So there are many legends about seeking Buddha and Tao.

Mountains are not high, but immortals are famous. Although Wulong mountain is not particularly high and steep, it has a long history because of its unique geographical location and natural scenery. Because it's a famous mountain, there are more tourists and more stories about it. In the wulongbei area where Wulong mountain is located, most folklores are related to this mountain. For example, Foye cave has a variety of legends, and many stories about the efficacy of Foye cave are recorded in Anton county annals. But the Jade Buddha unearthed in Wulong mountain once again shows that Foye cave used to be full of incense. According to the county annals, "there is a stone cave in the sun of the mountain, commonly known as the old cave. It is deep and unpredictable. There is a stone statue in the cave. When the earth is in high drought, people often pray for rain here." In recent years, the efficacies of Foye cave appear constantly.

Lianhuafeng is named after its shape is like a blooming lotus. There are many famous mountains and rivers in China, many of which are named after lotus. Lotus is also the most common flower in Buddhist statues and works of art. It can be said that the lotus has almost become a symbol of Buddhism. Wulong mountain is a Buddhist Taoist temple, and it is naturally associated with the lotus. Buddhism often uses lotus as a metaphor for Buddhism and Dharma. One of the most important Sutras in Mahayana Buddhism is called the Lotus Sutra. There are also special lotus seats in Buddhist statues. Moreover, some Buddhist scriptures also say that Guanyin is transformed by lotus.

Since ancient times, the Chinese people have a special preference for pine trees. They regard it as a symbol of perseverance and evergreen life. They express their masculinity by "sitting like a clock and standing like a pine". From ancient times to the present, there are not many poems, paintings, songs and odes that express the praise of pine trees. The green pine also adds the green and straight charm to Wulong mountain. Either the forest covers the hillside, or several trees stand on the cliff, or a single tree grows on the cliff

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