Xiyun Temple

Xiyun Temple

Xiyun temple is a Taoist building in Dunhuang. It was first built in 1730. It is said that when the temple was first built, its address was set in the southern suburb of the county. After the stake line of the main hall was nailed, it moved to another address overnight. People thought it was divine and did not dare to move again. During the construction period, several beautiful floating clouds came from the west every day to shade the workers. Therefore, after the completion of the pavilion, it was named "Xiyun Temple".

Xiyun temple - Introduction

Xiyun temple, located in the western suburb of Dunhuang, was first built in 1730. It is said that a long time ago, the queen mother lived in Sanwei mountain of Dunhuang and traveled between yaochi by the green bird. As a result, Ziqi came from the East and Xiangyun came from the West. When she climbed the ancient city and looked at it at night, she could see the glow in the West. The local people then raised money to build the temple and named it Xiyun Temple (also known as Qiyun Temple). Xiyun temple stands in opposition to the Wangmu building and Laojun hall in Sanwei mountain, and stands in opposition to the ancient temples of Yueya spring. At the beginning of its establishment, there was a front hall and a middle hall of Xieshan style with three wide faces. Later, it was rebuilt twice in the period of the Republic of China. There are seven temples in the temple, which are magnificent and magnificent; the north and South towers stand tall and straight, and the front and back weeping willow flower pavilions are very interesting. The story of journey to the west, colorful hanging sculptures, Luban windows and flower and bird screen paintings in Guannei are known as the three wonders in the local area. During the cultural revolution, Xiyun temple was destroyed, but most of the buildings survived. In 1981, the county government listed the temple as a cultural relic protection unit, and later approved the opening of the temple as a place for Taoist activities. In the 1990s, local believers raised more than 100000 yuan to repair the halls, statues and murals, which made the Xiyun Temple become one of the tourist attractions of Dunhuang.

Xiyunguan structure

Dunhuang, as a Buddhist cultural resort, is well-known in the world. However, in the history of Dunhuang, where there are many religions, Taoism also occupies an important place, and left Xiyun temple, a brilliant Taoist temple.

Xiyun temple was built in 1730, the eighth year of Yongzheng reign in Qing Dynasty. It is said that a long time ago, the queen mother once lived in Sanwei and traveled between yaochi by Bluebird. As a result, Ziqi came from the East and Xiangyun came from the West. When she ascended the ancient city and looked at it in the evening, she saw the glow of Xia in the West. The local people raised funds to build the temple, so it was known as "Xiyun Temple" (also known as "Qiyun Temple"). The Xiyun Temple of Dunhuang stands against the Wangmu building and laojuntang in Sanwei mountain, and stands in opposition to the ancient temples of YueYaQuan. It is the only way to pass the two passes (Yumen pass and Yangguan pass), and is also one of the three major activity centers of Dunhuang Taoism. At the beginning of its establishment, there were one Xieshan style front hall and one middle hall with three rooms wide. After two successive constructions in the Republic of China, there were seven halls in the temple, which were magnificent and magnificent; the north and South towers stood tall and straight; the front and back weeping willow flower pavilions were of special interest; the corridors in the temple were tortuous, the carvings were fine, and the statues were solemn, which made people awe inspiring.

There are three masterpieces in the view: the journey to the west, the window of Luban and the screen painting. Folk legend: when the temple was built, the lower part of Luban was reborn, so there is a saying that "the window lattice is like Luban's skill, and the murals are suspicious of Daozi's craftsmanship".

Hanging sculptures of journey to the west around the front hall are a series of color sculptures based on the folk legend of journey to the West. This sculpture is nearly 100 meters in length. It is in the form of comic strips. It is based on a high platform and connected in all directions. There is a strong religious atmosphere. The whole picture shows the complete story with the instantaneous solidification of art. The plot is developed by movement, and the character is outlined by stillness. The whole picture is boastful but not floating, and the expression is open but not empty. The excellent technique of expression is praised by the audience.

"Screen bottom flower window" is inlaid on the lintel of the main hall. The window is more than two feet in length and width. The wonder is that the whole window is made of wood, and there is no rivet through the window. Each side of the window is arranged with five octagonal small grids, a total of 25 grids. Each grid is made of small wooden strips with uniform length, crisscross and tenon. This window is ingenious in design and superb in technology. It does not deform in the wind and rain, and does not decay in the vicissitudes of life. People all over the world respect it as the Luban window made by the next generation, so it is called Luban window. By 2020, this window is still completely preserved in the Municipal Museum. There are four flower and bird screen paintings on the west wall of the central shrine of the front hall. The whole picture has smooth lines and skillful techniques. In particular, a picture of sparrow pecking at the grain shows that the ears of grain are full and heavy, and the sparrows seem to peck rather than peck. On the left and right walls of the front hall, there are ten reincarnation practice pictures of Yan Jun and Wang Lingguan. With skillful brushwork, the gorgeous clothes are like the breeze, the clothes are floating, and the jade is jingling. The characters' joys, sorrows and joys are leaping on the wall, or angry, or scolding, or crying, all lingering in the ear. There is a lot of "Wu Dai Dangfeng" demeanor.

The mysterious legend and beautiful scenery make Xiyun temple a "fragrant resort". According to the records, in front of the gate of Xiyun temple, the willows are swaying, the pond water is rippling, the peach blossoms are blooming in spring, the roses are fragrant in early summer, the reed flowers are flying in autumn, the cigarettes are misty in winter, the four seasons are picturesque and elegant. After watching the courtyard, willows embroider the soil, refreshing and comfortable. In March of Yangchun, the farmer ploughs and sows, the literati go on a outing to recite poems, and the students travel in the spring to sing. The sound is heard in all fields. The beautiful painting is cut from the sky and combined with the wall of the ancient city. It is known as "spring ploughing in the embroidered soil" and "evening view of the ancient city", and is known as the second of the eight scenes of Dunhuang.

During the ten-year catastrophe, Xiyun temple was destroyed, but most of the buildings still exist. On March 6, 1981, the county people's government listed the temple as a cultural relic protection unit at the county level. Then, the Dunhuang Taoist Association was established. There are two kundao people and more than 170 Taoist believers. In recent years, believers and the masses have raised 100000 yuan to repair the temple, clay sculptures and murals, making Xiyun temple a large-scale one, It is full of incense, attracting a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists and Taoist believers to visit here.

Xiyunguan - related information

Delicious oil pagoda

Hot the noodles with boiling water, then add the hair flour, inject the cooking oil, knead for many times, wake up the noodles at the right time, roll them into pancakes, apply a layer of oil, sprinkle the oil flour, roll them into a tube, cut them into uniform flour, then screw them into a spiral tower shape, steam them in the cage, put them into a round wooden paper, and then put them on a tarpaulin for sale. Color is dark yellow, a pinch of oil, edible, sandwiched in the plate, lift a shaking top, then split into thin pieces. Its taste is crisp, soft and oily, not greasy, suitable for both hot and cold. Hot food is better. Shout "hot oil tower" when Hawking. Oil mouse

Make skin with the mixed noodles, wrap them in hot linseed oil, and knead them into the shape of a mouse like dumplings. Steam them in the cage. After they come out of the cage, they are white. Their hearts are scorched yellow and taste delicious. Cold food is better. They are often eaten on the 15th day of the first lunar month. They are also good for relatives and friends.

traffic

There is no direct bus to the scenic area, you can take a local taxi or charter to the scenic area.

Tips

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shopping

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Address: 736200, western suburb of Dunhuang, Gansu Province

Longitude: 94.644813537598

Latitude: 40.135424814873

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