Yuquan Park

Yuquan Park

Yuquan park is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain at the north end of Lijiang ancient city in Yunnan Province, also known as Heilongtan, commonly known as Longwang temple. It runs up the Yuhe River from Sifang street of the ancient city. About one kilometer away, there is a crystal clear spring pool, which is known as Heilongtan at home and abroad.

Heilongtan is commonly known as Longwang temple. Many springs gush out from under the ancient chestnut trees at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain, forming a pool with an area of nearly 40000 square meters. The spring water is as clear as jade, with white seaweed flowers on the water surface, swimming fish on the bottom, lush flowers and trees on the bank, and beautiful scenery during the period when pavilions are dotted.

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Historical heritage

In the second year of Qianlong (1737 A.D.), Yuquan Temple of Dragon God was built. In the 17th year of Jiaqing (1812 A.D.) and the 15th year of Guangxu (1889 A.D.), Yuquan was granted the title of "Dragon God" twice by the emperor of Qing Dynasty, making Heilongtan famous in China.

Heilongtan scenic spot is mainly built in Ming and Qing Dynasties, using Naxi, Bai, Tibetan and other architectural techniques. In 1999, Heilongtan scenic spot passed the National Tourism Administration's "AAA" scenic spot certification, and in 2002, it passed ISO9001 and lso14001 quality and environmental certification, becoming the first scenic spot in Northwest Yunnan to pass double certification.

The poem says: "when is the most pleasant when is the spring full of ripples? We should appreciate the moon coming to the heart of heaven and the wind coming to the surface of the water; the pavilion stands with a sign, and we should remember the clouds flying in the painting hall and the rain rolling in the bead curtain. " Heilongtan, with its natural beauty, has been listed in such books as famous springs in China and scenic spots in China.

There is a archway painted with gold and color. There are four stone lions at the gate. They are beautiful and majestic. They used to guard Mu's Tusi Yamen and moved here to guard Yuquan in 1966. Enter the door to the right, but see the weeping willow floating fingers, a pool of clear blue, the sky under the tree, cloud shadow, treetop tower looming. Along the right bank of the pool to suochui bridge, the ancients on the bridge said: "the waves shake the trees, the snow flies, the rain does not drop, the rainbow lies on the Qubo." It vividly depicts the scenery by the bridge. Under the bridge on the right side, there are three waterfalls, splashing water and thundering waves. They flow to the ancient city, Yushui River, willows, and shade the sun. On the left side of the bridge, there is a five hole stone arch bridge, which is like a rainbow lying on the waves. The pool is divided into two parts. The exquisite and beautiful Yiwen Pavilion and Deyue tower stand in the center of the inner and outer pools respectively, facing the water on all sides, and the bridge is connected with the shore.

The building was first built in 1876, and its name is derived from the ancient couplet "near the water, you get the moon first, sunny flowers and trees spring early".

When the building was rebuilt in 1963, Guo Moruo inscribed the plaque "deyuelou" and two couplets. One is a collection of Mao Zedong's poems

There are thousands of willows in spring, and the scenery here is unique;

There are so many beautiful rivers and mountains.

The other is a couplet written by Guo Lao

The thirteen peaks are reflected in the Longtan, with the hidden dragon in the sky and the flying dragon on the ground;

The jade water is about half a mile long, the black jade is the body and the grey jade is the God.

The couplet only has 30 words, but it has the charm of Lijiang black dragon pool. The calligraphy is vigorous, free and unrestrained, which adds color to the park. In the distance, Yulong Snow Mountain falls into the pool, and you can see the wonder of "snow mountain is 48000 feet, and a corner of the screen is deep into the bottom". The half wall of Xiangshan Mountain is also reflected in the water, so that there is water in Heilongtan mountain and mountains in the water. The scenery is extremely beautiful.

Main buildings

Wenmingfang stone lions: originally built in front of Zhongyi square in Wanli period of Ming Dynasty, four stone lions, two females and two males, are serene and alert. After hundreds of years of vicissitudes, they are still beautiful, majestic, elegant and unconventional. They are the patron saint of Heilongtan.

Suochui bridge: it was built in 1877, the third year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. The plaques of "Yangqing" and "suochui" were inscribed by the magistrate Xu Qixiang, implying that the beautiful scenery of the lakes and mountains in Heilongtan would be locked in Heilongtan forever.

Yiwen Pavilion: it was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally called "incense burner Pavilion". It is said that a monk made a fortune, and each household only spent a penny to build this pavilion, so it is called Yiwen Pavilion.

Extrication forest: originally, the Mountain Gate extrication forest of "Fuguo Temple" granted by Emperor Zhu Xizong of the Ming Dynasty was located on Zhishan mountain at the south foot of the snow mountain. It was built in the 29th year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1601). Mu Zeng once participated in Zen here and wrote a poem: I love the best scenery of Zhishan mountain, and I don't miss my hometown.

Wukong bridge, stage, longevity Pavilion: Wukong bridge was built in 1963; the stage was built in 1876, the second year of Guangxu. The earliest stage in Lijiang is in the shape of "pin". The president of a group built this pavilion in Heilongtan to commemorate his mother's 80th birthday.

Deyue building, Dongba Culture Research Institute: Deyue building, built in 1876, is the center of Yuquan park complex. It was rebuilt in 1963 with two plaques and couplets inscribed by Guo Moruo. The Dongba Culture Research Institute was established in 1981 by Dongba Culture Research Institute of Yunnan Academy of social sciences. It mainly started Dongba lectures, Dongba calligraphy and painting writing, Dongba ceremony display and Dongba translation , design, consulting and other social services.

Wufenglou: wufenglou was originally the main hall of shenfuguo temple in Zhishan, also known as "Fayun Pavilion". It was built in the 29th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1601). The height of the building is 20 meters, and the plane of the building is in the shape of "Ya". It has a triple octagonal cornice Pavilion, with a total of 20 sky carved cornices. It is intended to be five flying phoenix. Therefore, wufenglou gets its name. In 1983, it was rated as a key cultural relic protection unit at the provincial level.

Dragon God Temple, Naxi ancient music: the Dragon God Temple, commonly known as "Dragon King Temple", was built in 1737 A.D. in the Qing Dynasty. It was a place where people worshipped gods and prayed for rain in the old society. In the 17th year of Jiaqing and the 15th year of Guangxu, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty added the title of "Dragon God" to the temple twice. Naxi ancient music is composed of two parts: Baisha Xiyue and Lijiang Dongjing music, which are from "Yuan people's legacy" to "Hei" Longtan tourists can enjoy Naxi ancient music for free.

Address: Ordos West Street, Huimin District, Hohhot

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