Ziyun Temple

Ziyun temple is a large-scale Taoist temple in Guangdong Province, which belongs to the Quanzhen Daolong sect. Located at the foot of Fengshan mountain in Shijian country park of Guifeng mountain in Xinhui, Ziyun temple covers an area of 46000 square meters, with a construction area of more than 6000 square meters. Ziyun temple is surrounded by mountains and rivers, Zuo Qinglong (Ziyun Road) flows from south to north, and you Baihu (Shijian reservoir) flows from north to south, forming a "cornucopia". It is a good place for the immortal family to practice.

Ziyun Temple

Ziyun temple is a large-scale Taoist temple in Guangdong Province, which belongs to the Quanzhen Daolong sect. Located at the foot of Fengshan mountain in Shijian country park of Guifeng mountain in Xinhui, Ziyun temple covers an area of 46000 square meters, with a construction area of more than 6000 square meters. Ziyun temple is surrounded by mountains and rivers, Zuo Qinglong (Ziyun Road) flows from south to north, and you Baihu (Shijian reservoir) flows from north to south, forming a "cornucopia". It is a good place for the immortal family to practice.

General situation

Ziyun temple is an honorary citizen of Xinhui City and a famous industrialist in Hong Kong. Mr. Tan Zhao donated more than 35 million yuan in the name of "Tan Zhao charity fund". It was designed by famous architectural experts in China and built in accordance with the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main layout is composed of more than 10 buildings, such as Shanmen, Jiazi hall, luzu hall, Huixian bridge, Lingguan hall, Yuhuang hall, houdian, bell tower, Drum Tower, Guanyin hall, corridor, etc., arranged symmetrically along the central axis. The living area includes Qiandao room, kundao room, conference hall, dining room, etc. Ziyun view of Bi Gong cornice, carved beams and painted buildings, fine workmanship.

From afar, this antique building complex is full of brilliance and extraordinary momentum. There is a parking lot of more than 6000 square meters in front of the door. The outdoor ground is paved with granite and dotted with green trees and red flowers. After entering the mountain gate, there are bell tower and Drum Tower on both sides, and a Huixian bridge carved with white marble in the middle. Many pictures of flowers and birds, landscapes and figures are drawn between the beams, columns and corridors of the buildings, reflecting a strong cultural taste. There are more than 90 statues sitting in each hall of the temple, including Lingguan Dharma protector, jade emperor, Sanqing Daozu, LV Dongbin immortal master, Huang Daxian, Doumu, 60taisui, Guan shengdijun, Beidi, Li Hanxu grandmaster, Guanyin grand master, Tianhou and Longmu. The statues are pure in appearance, lifelike, kind, dignified and dignified.

Historical evolution

Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, gugang Prefecture is Xinhui. There is a Ziyun Cave on Xiangshan, where Taoism has been inherited and preached. According to Xinhui county annals, Taoism flourished in Lingnan in the Qing Dynasty, with a wide range of folk beliefs. In the first year of tongzhi (1862), some Taoists worshipped the ancestor Lu Dongbin in Ziyun Cave. It is said that Lu Zu was very effective in eliminating disasters and benefiting the people. Therefore, Ziyun Cave is a good place for people It is famous for its fragrance. During the period of the Republic of China, only Taoist Liang Rong (commonly known as zizhirong) guarded the ancestral temple in Ziyun Cave, Huicheng, but no Taoist altar was set up.

The temple was later destroyed with fire. In the 1990s, believers advocated the reconstruction of Ziyun Cave. Enthusiasts and relevant government departments planned to rebuild the temple. Later, more than 30 million yuan was donated by the Hong Kong "Tan Zhao charity fund" to rebuild the temple in Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park, which was renamed Ziyun temple. The foundation was laid in 1996 and started in 1998. The main project was completed in June 2001 and opened to the public on June 26, 2002.

Ziyun Temple embraces green hills, faces clear water, and lives in holy land and spiritual atmosphere. The building area of the temple is 46000 square meters, with 9 halls and 91 statues. The project was designed by Professor Pan Guxi of Architecture Department of Nanjing Southeast University and chief architect He Jianzhong of Jiangsu ancient architecture and Landscape Design Institute. Research fellow Hu Jianning, a Buddhist and Taoist art research expert in Shanghai, carried out the art design of interior decoration and statues. The architectural design of Ziyun temple takes advantage of the traditional Taoist architecture and the traditional architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. The palace building is magnificent, solemn and solemn. The statues in the palace are clear, vivid, fresh and free. In the same kind of Taoist temples in China, it is unique and second to none. It is loved by pilgrims, tourists and other viewers.

With rich historical heritage and gorgeous and refined construction, Ziyun temple has become one of the largest Taoist temples in Guangdong Province and a designated scenic spot in the boutique tourism routes recommended by the local government.

Ziyun temple is a new star of Taoism in Guangdong Province. Since Kaiguang, the staff of Ziyun temple have made concerted efforts to actively participate in all kinds of educational activities and social affairs at all levels on the basis of carrying out religious preaching and solving doubts. They have also made effective exploration on how modern religions serve society and local economy, making Ziyun temple stand out in the Taoist circles at home and abroad In the near future, the influence of Ziyun temple will be further expanded, and greater achievements will be made in promoting education and serving local areas.

Address: Xinhui District, Jiangmen City

Longitude: 113.0139993897

Latitude: 22.527200698852

Traffic information: bus 321.

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