Laojunshan scenic spot

Luoyang Laojunshan scenic spot is a national AAAAA scenic spot. It was approved by the State Council to establish a National Nature Reserve in 1997. It is Funiu Mountain World Geopark and National Geopark. Luoyang Laojun Mountain is located in the East District of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, 120 kilometers away from Luoyang City, with a tourist area of 26.7 square kilometers. Laojunshan is famous for its rich fragrance and is regarded as a Taoist holy land. Laojunshan is well preserved. It records the tectonic evolution of the southern margin of the North China ancient landmass in the past 1.9 billion years, such as disintegration, dispersion, proliferation, aggregation, collision and orogeny. Its unique "decollement peak forest" landform, stone forest, Mazongling and other landscape groups are known as the National Geopark.

Laojunshan scenic spot

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Laojunshan scenic spot generally refers to Laojunshan scenic spot

Laojun Mountain, originally known as Jingshi mountain, is the holy land of Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism. It is located three kilometers southeast of Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. Laojun Mountain is the main peak of Funiu Mountain, 800 li away from the Qinling Mountains, with an altitude of more than 2200 meters. Li Er (Laozi), who was honored as the supreme Laojun by Taoism, once practiced in this mountain, so Taizong of Tang Dynasty renamed Jingshi mountain Laojun Mountain.

Since the Northern Wei Dynasty, Laojun Mountain has been an important place for pilgrims from surrounding counties. The Taiqing temple on the top of Laojun Mountain was also built in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Laojun Mountain is a national AAAAA scenic spot, a National Nature Reserve, a World Geopark and a national geopark. It is the main peak of Funiu Mountain in Qinling Mountains, with an altitude of 2297 meters.

Development history

Laojun Mountain, formerly known as Jingshi mountain, is the main peak of Funiu Mountain with an altitude of 2200 meters. In the Western Zhou Dynasty, Li Er came here to practice seclusion for "keeping the history of the collection room" and was respected as the supreme Laojun by Taoism. In the Tang Dynasty, Taizong changed his name to "Laojun Mountain", which has been followed up to now.

In Northern Wei Dynasty, Laojun temple was built on the mountain as a memorial.

In the period of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, the minister Yuchi Jingde supervised the construction of Laojun temple. On the top of the mountain, Laojun temple was built with iron rafters and iron tiles. It was famous for its "iron roof". Lingguan hall, linvinegar hall, daodefu and other temples were simple, dignified and full of incense.

During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Lu's magistrate Gao Chu wrote the ode to mount dengjingshishan, which also said in the preface: "when I arrived at Lu's, I heard that there were mountains in the land, and the sky was towering. It was said that I lived in Laozi's house, that is, in the name of Laojun."

In 1997, the State Council approved the establishment of a National Nature Reserve, which is Funiu Mountain World Geopark and National Geopark.

geographical environment

Laojun Mountain, located about 150 kilometers southwest of Luoyang City, is the main peak of Funiu Mountain. It is said that it was the place where Li Er (the famous "Laozi") who was the ancestor of Taoism retired and practiced. In the Northern Wei Dynasty, he built a temple in the mountain to commemorate his death. During the reign of emperor Zhenguan of Tang Dynasty (627-649), he was granted the title of "Tieding Laojun Temple". In the 19th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (1591), he was granted the title of "Laojun Temple" "Famous mountains in the world". From Luoyang Jinyuan bus station (that is, long-distance bus station), take the shuttle bus to Luanchuan County, get off at "Laojunshan intersection", and then transfer to the local moti, you can get to the ticket office of the scenic spot. Laojun Mountain is one of the core scenic spots of Funiu Mountain National Geopark, which records the evolution process of orogeny and other geological structures 1.9 billion years ago. The unique "slippery peak forest" landform, spectacular stone forest scenic spots and other landscape groups in the mountain are very shocking. In the mountains, the trees are luxuriant and the scenery is picturesque. You can see the spring overflowing from the gap between the rocks everywhere. There are more than ten waterfalls hidden in the lush forest. The clear torrent falls down from the cliff top which is tens of meters high. In Laojun Mountain after the rain, clouds and fog surround the peaks. If you go to the top of the mountain, you will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful sea of clouds and sunrise. Laojun Mountain scenic area has a large area, which is mainly divided into the main scenic area of Laojun Mountain in the middle, the dream Valley Scenic Area in the West and the Zhaigou scenic area in the East.

Human history

Laojunshan is named after Laojun Li'er, the supreme king of Taoism, who has a long Taoist cultural history of more than 2000 years.

After Lao Tzu wrote Tao Te Ching, he bid farewell to Guan Ling Yin Xi of Hangu pass and rode away on a green ox. according to historical records, "don't know where it will end.". According to the written records, Laozi retired to Luoyang Jingshi mountain, namely Laojun Mountain. Therefore, Laozi culture and Taoist culture have a deep influence on Laojunshan area, and Laojunshan has become an outstanding representative of the landscape culture of the Central Plains. Laojun temple, Lingguan temple, linvinegar hall, daodefu temple, which are simple, dignified and full of incense, have always been the holy places for Taoist believers in northern China.

Main attractions

There are 6 landscape areas of Laojun Mountain, 179 scenic spots, 16 temples such as Taiqing palace, shifangyuan, Lingguan hall, linvinegar hall, shepherd's circle, Jiuku hall, Chuanjing building, Guanyin hall, Sanqing hall, Laojun temple, etc.

Since the Northern Wei Dynasty, it has been destroyed and repaired in successive dynasties. Among the existing temples, Fengfeng Laojun temple has the largest scale. Laojun Mountain Taoist cultural area has a long history of temples along the way. The Laojun temple on the top of the mountain has the saying that "Wudang Jinding is in the South and Laojun Tieding is in the north". There are more than 3000 mu of stone forest landscape on the south side of Mazongling, which is open to visitors. This landscape is called "Stone Forest in the north" by geologists.

Laozi Culture Garden

Laozi culture garden is the holy land of inheriting and carrying forward Laozi's thoughts. It adopts the architectural style of Han Dynasty, with the theme of "great road to the world, harmonious prosperity of China". In 2014, the bronze statue of Laozi in the park was listed as "the highest bronze statue of Laozi in Guinness World"

Jinding Taoist temple group

Laojunshan Jinding Taoist architecture group relies on the top of the mountain, mainly including Laojun temple, daodefu, Wumu golden hall, liangbaotai, Yuhuangding, Zhonggulou, Nantianmen, Chaoyang cave, dadaoyuan, Shendao overpass, cloister and so on. All of them adopt the royal palace style architecture of Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially Jindian, liangbaotai and Yuhuangding, which become the highlight of Laojunshan Taoist architecture group.

Taiqing Temple

Taiqing temple on the top of the mountain was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and rebuilt in successive dynasties. Yuchi Jingde supervised the renovation in the Tang Dynasty. It was the most prosperous in the Ming Dynasty, with iron rafters, iron tiles and splendid scenery. For thousands of years, it has been a sacred place of Taoism in the Central Plains worshipped by pilgrims from Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui and Hubei. Pilgrims from the southeast coast are also attracted to visit. Each group of pilgrims from Taiwan's Kaohsiung Jiulong Bafeng pilgrimage group has as many as 100 people.

Listen to the Dragon singing spring

Longyin Pavilion is a viewing Pavilion, which is located on the plank road of laolongwo. Due to the unique location of Longyin Pavilion, it is a great pleasure for tourists to listen to the sound of waterfalls and springs here. From Pearl Beach to Longyin, the stream flows into the deep pool. After a series of slow collisions, there are more than ten waterfalls. The sound of waterfalls can reverberate between the echo walls in the valley.

Zhongding Yunyong

Cloud sea is a great wonder of Laojun Mountain, and Zhongding cloud sea is the head of cloud sea of Laojun Mountain. When the sea of clouds appears, the clouds cover thousands of miles and the fog locks thousands of peaks. It's like standing in the vast ocean of blue waves, the emerald peak looms, seems to move like static. When the sea of clouds appears, it shows the landscape of "from the sea to the end of the earth, the sky is the shore, and from the mountain to the top, there is a peak".

Fenglin drunk autumn

After laolongwo, it is a pine forest. The tourist trail passes through the forest, giving people a sense of seclusion. Under the forest is Pearl Beach. Round, smooth pebbles in the light of the water, like pearls scattered disk. The clear stream sings among the pearls. Together with the light smoke like Song Yun, it cleans up the troubles in the hearts of tourists from the noisy city, and looks forward to the colorful dream of life for tourists.

Sacrifice cliff

Sheshen cliff is the first beautiful scenic spot in the process of mountain top tour. Looking up, you can see the ancient pines and clouds, and the precipices are inclined. It's really magnificent. This is the famous scenery "Sheshen cliff" in Laojun Mountain. When the sun sets, the "afterglow of the mountain is reflected in the paintings of the people in the valley". The magnificent sunset reflects the strange peaks and rocks, the strange light and scenery, and the colorful scenery is amazing.

Misty peak forest

In the range of nearly 1000 mu, there are more than 3000 stone peaks with different shapes. Among them, the most famous one is Laojun Wudao peak, where a hundred year old pine still grows between the natural stone walls.

Ten li screen

Luoyang Laojun Mountain forest landscape, such as chopping, crisscross, green hanging red, magnificent, colorful. The Laojunshan granite is different from other granites. The Laojunshan pluton is composed of porphyry biotite monzogranite. It is a relatively young rock mass formed during the uplift and orogeny of the Qinling orogenic belt between 140 and 80 million years ago. It is named "Laojunshan rock mass" by domestic geologists. The scenery changes step by step between the peaks and forests. The scenery is picturesque, so it is called "Shili Huaping".

Sea of Bauhinia

From March to April every year, Bauhinia flowers bloom in the dream valley of Laojunshan mountain. They are beautiful and eye-catching. They are "primroses" that bloom earlier. When the leaves on the branches have not yet grown, the flowers on the branches are in full bloom, also known as "mantiaohong". Laojunshan Bauhinia for the northern giant Bauhinia, also known as wusang, brothers tree, friendship tree. The flowers are purplish red and butterfly shaped. They are gorgeous and lovely. They are endemic to the shady slope of Laojun Mountain, 800-2000 meters above sea level. Laojunshan Bauhinia has six characteristics: early flowering, long flowering, bright color, dense flowers, large tree shape and excellent flower quality. The main varieties are cluster Bauhinia (shrub), Cercis pendula and Cercis racemosus (Arbor); it has strong adaptability, likes light, and is resistant to cold, drought and water. The root and skin of Bauhinia can be used as medicine

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