Gufeng tower

Gufeng tower

Gufeng tower is located in gufengling of Deshan across the river from Changde City. The original Gufeng pagoda was built in 1607, the 35th year of Wanli in Ming Dynasty. It was originally named "Wenfeng pagoda". It was set against the Bijia city on the north bank. It symbolized the outstanding people and prosperous culture in Changde, and was later destroyed in the war. The existing Gufeng tower is rebuilt on the original tower foundation. The tower is 33 meters high, 7 meters in diameter at the bottom, with seven levels and eight sides. There are copper bells on the octagonal eaves around the tower. Inside the tower, there are spiral stairs to the top of the tower. Visitors can see the Yuanjiang River and the city scenery all around.

Development history

history

The earliest predecessor of Gufeng tower is Chu Wangting built in Tang Dynasty, which is named after Liu Yuxi's Chu Wangfu. In the words of yuan shenru, the governor of Changde during the period of shaoding in the Song Dynasty, the pavilion became "the most popular place to visit" in Deshan for a while. You can "look at the Zhuzhu and want to go to court, and look at the Qin City (simacuo ancient city) and sigh with autumn green.". Later, the pavilion was renamed "Jiangshan plain" and the plaque of "Chu Wang" was moved to the side of the old Pavilion. Soon after, the pavilion changed its name to "Yunshen" again, because "it's dark and windy in Chu Wangting, and there are often white clouds around it, so many people are different" (supplement to deshanzhibu). Yuan shenru came to the post and donated money together with the Governor Xu Gong, "to the west of Shanjuan altar, to the yipo Longshi, to the pavilion", to hang the old plaque of "Chu Wang" collected in the temple again. At the same time, "linli Pavilion" was built in front of Shanjuan altar and near the river cliff, and "Yangzhi Pavilion" was built between Shanjuan altar and Yunshen. Yuan shenru wrote "the story of three pavilions of Chu Wang, Lin Li and Yang Zhi", which has been handed down to the present day.

In the summer of this year, Dong Qichang (1555-1636) came to Changde to supervise his studies. After finishing his work, he toured Deshan with Liu Zhilong, Xia Zhaojin, Wang Zuo and long Ying. People galloped up to the top of the peak and discussed the words of Mr. Feng Shui, who had been circulating for a long time. They said that a tower should be built here to guard the noble atmosphere of the mountains and the lower reaches of the Yuan river. However, there is another saying that people in the lower reaches of the Yuan River disagree with the idea of blocking the aura from now on. Therefore, for more than a hundred years, no one dared to offend the anger of the downstream people and did not build the tower. After hearing this, Dong Qichang agreed to build the pagoda. He said: "yuzita, though only humanistic, depends on Xun, who is the spring and the wood, who keeps Wanhui for a long time, and the master has a long life." Xun is one of the eight trigrams, that is, following the wind and prevailing; Wanhui refers to the flourishing of Wanhang. That is to say, although the tower here is a cultural landscape, it can keep the aura and blow the downstream with the wind evenly for a long time to nourish all things and enrich the future. And said "I should be sparsely for the Ming, and donate heavy money to help.". Liu Zhilong was very happy after hearing this, and it was his responsibility to express the law immediately. At that time, the plan for building the tower was also agreed: "the tower should be close to the water, and the wind should flow on the water, and the text should come out.". Tower will be reflected in the river, Shu Zhuo sun and moon of China, Han Yanxia show.

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the stone pagodas were in disrepair for a long time, and the mountains were decayed. In 1746, Dong Sigong supported Wuling county magistrate Yunbiao to repair the stone pagoda, which is likely to be rebuilt. In addition, a Shande Academy was built beside the stone pagoda, and the riverbank along the river was strengthened in Changle Village in the east of the city. After the completion of the three major buildings, people praised Weng county magistrate for his achievements, "Weng Gong's embankment, Weng Gong's tower and Weng Gong's Academy". But there is no record of the restoration of bafanglou. Because of the Shande academy, the restoration of fubafang is also known as "Wenfeng tower". It was built again in 1882.

present situation

After liberation, we can see Gufeng tower in Guangxu period. The tower is white, with seven levels and eight sides, 3.5 meters in diameter and 16 meters in height. The tower was destroyed during the cultural revolution. It was rebuilt in the 1980s and completed in the spring of 1988. Today's tower is 32 meters high and 7 meters in diameter. It is a milky white tower with eight sides and seven levels. New glazed yellow tiles, wind chimes on eight sides; built-in spiral ladder, you can climb up; outer corridor, you can view from the fence. Dengsita is also extremely beautiful, relaxed and happy, villagers forget to return, and old friends linger.

Gufeng tower is located in gufengling of Deshan across the river from Changde City. Whenever the morning dew or sunset, Hongxia tower shadow in Yuanjiang, constitute a gorgeous picture.

The original Gufeng pagoda was built in 1607, the 35th year of Wanli period in Ming Dynasty. It was originally named Wenfeng pagoda. It was set off with the Bijia city on the north bank, symbolizing the outstanding people and prosperous culture in Changde. Later, it was destroyed in the war, and then it was built twice: one was in 1746, the 11th year of Qianlong reign, and the other was in 1882, the 8th year of Guangxu reign. Gufeng pagoda, built in Guangxu period, is 16 meters high and 3.5 meters in diameter at the bottom. It is of brick and stone structure, with seven levels and eight sides and xumizuo. The pagoda is in the shape of a covered bowl with a vase on it. The canopy is covered with green tiles. There are arches on each side of the pagoda layer by layer, which can be opened or closed. There's a gate to the South staircase. The tower is as empty as a well, without a spiral ladder, but it can climb up to five floors. The tower is plain white and simple in shape. It was demolished in 1969.

Nearby attractions

Tao Yuanming, a great poet of Jin Dynasty, once described a peach blossom land in his "Peach Blossom Land". According to research, it is located in Taoyuan County of Changde City in the north of Hunan Province.

Peach Blossom Land

It was built in the Jin Dynasty, developed to its peak in the Tang and Song Dynasties, was destroyed by war in the Yuan Dynasty, and began to revive after the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Since ancient times, great writers such as Meng Haoran, Li Bai, Han Yu and Su Shi have been here and left ink treasures. Taohuayuan scenic area has developed taoxianling, Taoyuan mountain, Qinren village and other scenic spots, with an area of more than 150 square kilometers. At the same time, there are Yuanjiang scenic line, Warring States Cailing city ruins, hot spring and other hot springs for sightseeing. If you are not interested in the newly-built pavilions, you can at least enjoy the tranquil pastoral scenery. The natural scenery there is still good. It is near the Yuanjiang River, close to the mountains, with ancient trees and bamboos everywhere. The artistic conception of "fresh grass and colorful fallen leaves" described in the peach blossom garden can still be found. In addition, the Yuanjiang River flows from west to east to Dongting Lake, nearly 70 kilometers through Taohuayuan scenic area. The Yuanjiang River in this area not only has the danger of the Three Gorges, but also has the beauty of Fuchun River, which adds a lot of beautiful scenery to Taoyuan.

Huayanxi tourist resort

It is located 50 kilometers southwest of Changde City, where mountains and valleys are linked, and there are thousands of mu of primitive mixed forest. This area is surrounded by mountains and water, with beautiful scenery, surrounded by Yanggong village, Ziyun mountain, Jiulong Mountain and Lijia village. The famous Wuxi lake and Longfeng lake are located in the north and southwest of the scenic area respectively. In the middle of March every year, tens of millions of egrets come from the South and live in the fir forest on the Bank of Wuxi lake, which adds a charming scenery to Huayan river.

LiuYe Lake: located in the northeast of Changde City, it is named for its shape like willow leaves. Baiheshan, Huashan and Taiyangshan surround Hubei Province. Among them, baiheshan has long been the habitat of white cranes. From May to September every year, thousands of white cranes and egrets dance in the blue sky and water, adding a wonderful color to LiuYe lake.

Changde Poetry Wall

Changde is known as the hometown of cultural relics. In recent years, the state has invested 108 million yuan to build a poetry wall with a 2.92 km long flood control wall as the carrier, which aims to carry forward traditional Chinese culture and strengthen patriotic education. It is named "China Changde Poetry Wall". The Poetry Wall is a collection of contemporary Chinese famous poets' poems, calligraphy and fine arts, which are engraved on one wall. It is known as the world's longest art wall of poetry, calligraphy, painting and engraving, and has won the "Guinness top".

Tourism information

traffic

Aviation: Changde Taohuayuan Airport is located in the southwest of Changde City near xujiaqiao, along the 319 National Road. At present, there are flights to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Haikou.

Railway: Changde City is located in the middle section of Shichang Railway. The trains from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, Yichang and Xiangfan pass through Changde. In addition, there are three trains from Guangzhou. Changde City takes t360 (22:58-8:54 Guangzhou Zhangjiajie, seat 143 yuan, sleeper 260 yuan), 2116 (14:31-02:45 Guangzhou East Xiangfan, seat 59 yuan, sleeper 130 yuan) or k508 (22:38-11:40) Guangzhou Changde, seat 80 yuan, sleeper 220 yuan). Changde railway station is located in the north of Changde City. Bus No. 15, 17, 19, 20 and 28 reach the station.

Water transportation: Changde and Yueyang are navigable. They leave Changde at 5 p.m. every day and arrive at Yueyang the next morning. They leave Yueyang at 6 a.m. every day and arrive at Changde in the evening.

get accommodation

Changde Huatian Hotel: Changde Huatian Hotel is located in the south section of Wuling Avenue, Changde City. The main building of the hotel is two and eleven floors high, with various guest rooms, Chinese and Western restaurants, Brazilian barbecue restaurant, coffee shop, beauty salon, sauna center, table tennis room, KTV private room, multi-function hall, gym, business center, flower shop, bookstore and other comprehensive service facilities. The hotel will adhere to the Huatian spirit of "hard work, pioneering and enterprising, scrupulously abide by the reputation, the pursuit of perfection" to provide perfect service for Chinese and foreign guests.

Furong Hotel: Changde Furong Hotel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Changde cigarette factory. It is the first four-star hotel in Changde City. It is only an hour's drive from Taohuayuan, a famous scenic spot. The hotel has 125 rooms of different grades. All rooms are equipped with independent control of central air conditioning, satellite transmission program, background music, mini bar refrigerator, electronic safe, international and domestic direct dial telephone and free broadband Internet access. The hotel features both Chinese and Western restaurants, Furong Grand Theater, beauty salon and area

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