Lingtong mountain

Lingtong mountain

Lingtong mountain, also known as Dafeng mountain, is located in the southwest of Pinghe County, Zhangzhou city. Because of its long history and vicissitudes, the name of the mountain has changed. At first, it was called Dafeng mountain, which was also called Dapeng mountain because of the frequent roosting of Dapeng birds. At that time, the mountain was full of maple trees, and the forests were dyed in autumn, so it was also called Dafeng mountain. With the decrease of maple trees, it was only seen that the mountain rose into the clouds, and it was recorded in the history books as Dafeng mountain. Until Huang Daozhou, the great scholar of Ming Dynasty, wrote the four words "lingyinggantong" for Dafeng rock, people began to call it Dafeng rock As lingtongyan, Dafeng mountain is also called lingtongshan.

Lingtong mountain, known as "the first mountain in South Fujian"

It is one of the main scenic spots of Fujian and Taiwan Hakka culture eco-tourism town in Daxi town. In 2011, it was selected into the qualification list of national geoparks, and in 2012, it was selected into the eighth batch of national scenic spots. It has the beauty of dangerous peaks, strange rocks, floating clouds, clear springs, secluded valleys and lost caves, and is known as "little Huangshan". According to experts' investigation, the terrain of Lingtong mountain is a deep cut Zhongshan landform type formed by continental deposits and volcanic eruptions 113 million years ago. There are giant rocks on the top and deep valleys and clear springs on the bottom. It is precipitous and magnificent, rare in China and unique in Fujian. It is a tourist resort integrating sightseeing, religious pilgrimage, mountaineering and recuperation.

Located in China's shaddock City, southwest of Pinghe County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, the main scenic spot is Daxi Town, 56 kilometers away from Pinghe county and 116 kilometers away from Zhangzhou city. The total area of the scenic spot is 36.36 square kilometers, with an average altitude of 500-600 meters. The main peak, Qingtian peak, is 1287.4 meters above sea level. It stands opposite the first peak of Zhangzhou, Daqin mountain (1544.8 meters above sea level).

The scenic spot is characterized by dangerous peaks, strange rocks, clear springs and floating clouds. There are seven peaks. The lion, Manjusri, Yingzui, Luohan, python, Xiangbi and other pictographs are carved like knives, chisels, inlays, and lifelike. In particular, the 321 meter world's "first natural Buddha head" and "Pearl curtain rain thousand meter waterfall" are the unique features of the scenic spot.

Introduction to scenic spots

Lingtong mountain is also known as Dafeng mountain, among which "Lion Peak" is the most precipitous, just like a lion between cliffs. Lingtong temple on Lingtong rock is built in a natural stone cave. It is covered with rock and cliff below. There is only one "ladder" path to climb. The terrain is very dangerous.

Lingtong mountain's six major scenic spots, including "Tongling mirror, Lingtong spectacle, Shifeng overlooking the sea, Chaotian ancient temple, Paradise scenery, water park" and 18 sceneries of five rocks and ten temples, have a great charm of returning to nature. In addition, there are the former residence of Wu Feng, the "God of Alishan" in Taiwan, the lecture Office of Huang Daozhou, the large ancestral hall (Mengbi Hall) of Jinfeng sect in Jiyang, Jiangzhai village, and Zhuangshang Tulou (Hakka folk house), the world's largest Tulou. Not far away from Lingtong mountain are the former residence of world literature master Lin Yutang and the famous millennium old temple Sanping temple in Southern Fujian.

position

Lingtong mountain is located in the southwest of Pinghe County, 117 ° E and 24 ° 2 'n. Although Lingtong mountain has a beautiful natural landscape, "it's secluded in the wild, blocked by boats and carts, limited to fish, covered by wild geese, and used as a woodcutter to look at the colors. Although it's in the countryside, it's unknown." (from Liang Feng ER Shan Fu) coupled with the late development, the popularity is not commensurate with its own charm.

scenic spot

Seven peaks: Shizi peak, Ziyun peak, Yuping peak, Qiyun peak, Qingtian peak, Damao peak and Xiaomao peak;

Five rocks: tianzhongyan, zishiyan, qingyunyan, shiziyan and xuriyan;

Ten Temples: lingtongyan temple, Ciyun Temple, Qingyun temple, Chaotian temple, Xiangyun temple, Baihua temple, Tiantang temple, Bihua temple, Tianzhong temple and Ziyun temple;

Eighteen sceneries: Chrysanthemum guiding, thrush jumping, cloud ladder taking the moon, pearl curtain changing rain, shichan drinking dew, Yudong return wind, Qijing Paixing, Jushi Qingtian, Menghu guarding gorge, jiuniu trailer, Sanchong youdou, Wuli Chaotian, immortal gathering, monk BEINI, Shenbei bihang, Shifeng overlooking the sea, drum beating echo, Santong playing lion;

New eight sceneries: Lingtong Buddha, Shizhai library, guide mausoleum, Guanyin charity, Qingfeng sun watching, Youjian fish hunting, fairy bathing pool, Qingxiao Thunder God.

Natural characteristics

Lingtong mountain is naturally characterized by dangerous peaks, strange rocks, clear springs and floating clouds.

perilous peak

Lingtong mountain is towering and magnificent, with a variety of peaks.

The ancients said in a poem: "who said that there is no scenic spot in Fujian mountain, this peak is beautiful and stands in the south."

Huang Daozhou praised Dafeng mountain in his ode to the two peaks, saying that "there are six peaks in thirty, one by one similar to Huangshan Mountain, or there are more than one peaks."

Wang Xiang, the magistrate of Pinghe County in the Qing Dynasty, also said in his poem "impromptu scenery of climbing Dafeng mountain": "Qifeng 17 meets the sky, and the sea surges into the sky."

The famous peaks of Lingtong mountain are Shizi peak, Ziyun peak, Yuping peak, Qiyun peak, Qingtian peak, Damao peak and Xiaomao peak, which are called "Lingtong seven peaks".

SHORTS

After millions of years of weathering and erosion, many rocks have been made into grotesque shapes, some like people, some like birds and animals, some like tigers and leopards.

Smart stone is even more different. There are the world's most "smart Buddha", as well as "Guanyin giving", "monk carrying nuns", "tiger guarding gorge", "nine cattle Trailer" and so on, which are all vivid and can be enjoyed by people.

Floating clouds

Piaoyun is one of the four most skillful, there is "foot idle cloud clogs teeth" said. Sometimes the clouds and mists of nothingness rise from the same valley; sometimes they float on the mountainside, sometimes they are calm and soft as silk; sometimes they are rolling up and down, clouds and waves are rolling, and the peaks of high mountains are looming in the clouds and mists.

The ancients said, "the cloud takes the mountain as its body. The relationship between mountains and clouds is well illustrated.

Qingquan

Clear spring and flowing water are also a major feature of Lingtong mountain.

In Lingtong's seven main peaks and canyons, there are clear springs seeping out from the cracks in the rocks and converging into a trickle. In the valley, they meander through the cracks in the rocks. Some of them are clear and sweet, and can be drunk or bathed. They are known as "fairy water" and "Qiongjiang". The most amazing thing is that "the Pearl curtain turns rain". A clear spring flows down from the kilometer peak, like a pearl curtain, which casts a gorgeous veil on Lingtong temple. Lingtong spring wins the appreciation of tourists for its unique style and appearance.

Humanistic style

Original name

Lingtong mountain was first known as Dafang mountain. It was also known as Dapeng mountain because Dapeng birds often came here. It was also known as Dafeng mountain because there were many maple trees in the mountain, and the forests were dyed in autumn. With the decrease of maple trees, only the peaks of the mountain stood up, also known as Dafeng mountain, which was recorded in history. It was only after Huang Daozhou of Ming Dynasty wrote "lingyinggantong" in Dafeng rock that Dafeng rock was called Dafeng rock Lingtongyan refers to Dafeng mountain as Lingtong mountain.

Human history

The natural landscape of Lingtong mountain is wonderful, and the cultural landscape is even more colorful. According to folklore, Lingtong mountain is the scene created by the Eight Immortals' parade, and it is the Taoist temple of Guanyin Bodhisattva. In Tang Dynasty, Chen Yuanguang, the sage king of Kaizhang, built a patrol platform in shizifeng, and the site still exists. Chen Yuanguang also moved the tomb of his father Chen Zheng from Jiangjun mountain in Yunxiao. Huang Daozhou, a famous scholar of Ming Dynasty and patriot of anti Qing Dynasty, is "the God of intelligence". When he was a teenager, he used to study in Lingtong mountain and teach in Lingtong mountain. "Dongxia said that she would give up the wasteland for the first time, but the empty space belonged to Liuyun and sent it to sweep the altar." After he became an official, Huang Daozhou invited Xu Xiake, Lin Xuan, Chen Tianding, Chen Yangmei and other friends to visit Lingtong mountain, leaving many well-known stories and speeches.

In addition, Zhuangshang building, the largest earth building in the world, is inlaid in the southwest valley of Lingtong, which sets off and complements each other with Lingtong. Zhuangshang building is located in Zhuangshang village, Daxi Town, Pinghe county. It was built during the period from Shunzhi to Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty. It is 220 meters from the north to the south, 700 meters in circumference, 9 meters in height, and covers an area of 34650 square meters. It is built around mountains with mountains in it, which is its biggest feature.

Wu Feng, the God of Alishan in Taiwan, was born in Husi village at the foot of Nanshan Mountain in Lingtong Shandong Province It's true that celebrities add color to each other, and the treasures of earth buildings compete with the beautiful water of Lingshan. Cultural connotation is very rich. Since Ming and Qing Dynasties, literati, poets and celebrities often meet here. They are officials of agriculture, industry and commerce, regardless of the noble or the humble. They gather here with benevolence, wisdom and water. Lingtong 18 female generals started planting tea and fruit here, which made a sensation in East China in the 1960s.

Main attractions

Lingtong Buddha

Lingtong Buddha is the largest natural landscape Buddha in the world.

Winding up the winding mountain road, the car passes through songshuping and overlooks xiaomaofeng, the most charming peak of Lingtong mountain, from the south. The whole mountain hundreds of meters high from the mountain to the foot of the mountain looks like a Buddha's head. Its shape is lifelike. Its forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, and even facial muscle texture and lines are very clear and the proportion is accurate. The Buddha's head is 45 degrees supine, overlooking the southern sky. It looks solemn, lifelike and perfect. There is no trace of artificial chiseling. Countless visitors praise the rare giant Buddha in this world.

The curtain of pearls turns into rain

Lingtongyan, one of the most famous scenic spots in Lingtong scenic area, is like a bead curtain hanging high above the scene. The scene

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