Baiwa mountain

Baiwa mountain

Baiwa mountain, formerly known as Baike mountain. Located five kilometers to the east of Zhongyang County, Shanxi Province, Longquan Temple is a place for Taoist activities founded in the Jin Dynasty.

Location context

natural landscape

"Three wonders" of Baiwa mountain

Strange stone, strange tree, holy water

[strange stone] the stone bed, Sarcophagus, stone turtle and seven star stone of Qingtian stone pillar on the mountain are naturally interesting; the house of Jieshi mountain is a place for Fu Shan's seclusion and Taoist cultivation.

[strange tree] there are many ancient trees on the mountain, such as Qinhuai, Tangsong and Hanbai, which can be called national treasures; Wangke pine, Panlong pine, Qifeng pine, Longzhao pine, Fengwei pine, Zhenshan cypress, Fushou cypress, laojunhuai and so on are in various forms, and Shuangbai platform is broken through the stone, which is simple and vigorous. The most amazing thing is the pine and cypress trees on the mountain, with pairs of twigs and leaves, and pairs of them cling to each other for common prosperity. Botanists who have been here are so surprised that they can't explain this strange phenomenon.

[holy water] there is a "octagonal glazed well" in front of Zhaoji virgin Temple of Longquan Temple. The shape is exquisite and unique. The spring water is sweet and mellow. It flows all the year round. The drought does not decrease, and the flood does not increase. It is said that it is jade liquid and the people respect it as "holy water". It is said that it can cure all kinds of diseases and prolong life. In 1995, it was tested as high quality mineral water containing strontium by the Provincial Bureau of Geology and mineral resources.

places of historic figures and cultural heritage

The main building of Baiwa mountain is the Longquan Temple, which is the holy land of Taoism. According to the annals of Ningxiang County published by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, Longquan Temple is one of the eight scenic spots in ancient Ningxiang, which is called "Linquan dusk". There is no evidence for the early establishment of the Taoist temple. According to the ancient steles in Guannei, the Longquan Temple was rebuilt in 1171, which is more than 800 years ago. The buildings of Longquan Temple are built on the mountain, with beautiful scenery, hidden in the pine and cypress forest. The ancient architecture of Longquan Temple is divided into Zhenwu temple and Zhaoji Notre Dame temple.

Zhenwu temple, built in 1667 of the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, is a quadrangle house, which mainly includes Mountain Gate, main hall, East and West rooms, bell and Drum Tower, East and West Scripture tower, and high wall with grey tiles. The clay statues of Qinglong and Baihu on both sides of the mountain gate and Zhenwu emperor and guishe two generals in the main hall are tall, majestic, colorful, exquisite and lifelike. They have the style of the Tang Dynasty. They are rare art treasures among folk colored sculptures.

Zhaoji Notre Dame temple complex is a three story building built according to the mountain, covering an area of more than 3000 square meters, with more than 60 halls and pavilions. With three storey pavilions and stage as the main body, from south to North on the central axis are Fushan memorial hall, stage, bedroom, Zhaoji Notre Dame temple and Fusang Dadi temple. To the east of the axis is the earth temple, and to the West are Laojun temple, Sanguan temple, Shanshan temple and Fushan authentic stele Pavilion. Each building connects with each other and forms its own courtyard with unique style. The attic of the temple is simple, elegant and exquisite. It is said that every year on March 17 of the lunar calendar is the birthday of the lady of Zhaoji, that is, Longquan Temple fair day. At that time, pilgrims gather at the temple fair.

[the true work of Fu Shan] there is a rootless stone tablet engraved with Mr. Fu Shan's true work on Baiwa mountain. In 1674, Fu Shan, a great calligrapher, scholar and medical scientist, visited Baiwa mountain. He lived in Longquan Temple for one year and wrote many poems praising Baiwa mountain. He was admired by scholars of all ages.

Precious species

[Pinus bungeana] Pinus bungeana is a rare tree species in China. It is named for its snow-white trunk. Among the green pines and cypresses, white pines dot the mountain. From afar, they look like Fairies in plain clothes, floating from heaven to the pines and the blue sea, which adds a bit of charm and tenderness to the green mountains.

[brown eared pheasant] brown eared pheasant is a national first-class protected animal. It is named for its dark brown body, loose and drooping feathers, and looks like a horse's mane. Brown eared pheasant is an endemic bird in China and a rare bird in the world. The Chinese society of Ornithology also takes brown eared pheasant as its logo, which is known as "Oriental gem". Brown Eared Pheasant likes to live on the hillside and the valley with clear spring. The dense mountain forest in Baiwa mountain provides the most ideal habitat for brown eared pheasant. In the evening of summer, on the hillside of the forest, you can catch the leisurely strolling figure of brown eared pheasant. The nimble chicken flock gives Baiwa mountain infinite vitality.

History and culture

"Three Legends" of Baiwa mountain

Three legends

Fu Shan's interview with Wang

It is said that in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasty, there was a Zhongyang man doing business in Taiyuan, and his family was very rich. One day, he felt unwell, so he went to Fu Shan's hospital to see a doctor. After his pulse diagnosis, Fu Shan had a dignified look and wanted to say nothing. The businessman asked repeatedly and was told that he was terminally ill. If he wanted to be cured, he had to take "Bairen Naozhi" as the drug guide. After listening to this, businessmen mistakenly regard brain fat as brain. They think that even if they have a lot of money, they can't kill people and take brain for their own use. So day after day, he lamented that his illness was getting worse and he felt that he would die soon. Thinking of the return of Ye, he closed down his business and went back to his hometown of Zhongyang. Wang Huan, a famous scholar in Zhongyang City, was also a famous scholar. One day, his family went to Wang Huan to ask him to be a live horse doctor after he died, which delayed his life for several days. Wang Huan naturally asked about his medical experience, and the businessman told Fu Shan the truth. Finally, he said: what generation of famous doctors asked me to quote "100 people's brains" After hearing this, Wang Huan laughed and said that he had wronged Mr. Fu. And then, as expected, he was cured. After he recovered, he returned to Taiyuan to return to his old business and made a special trip to thank Fu Shan. Fu Shan learned that Wang Huan, a famous scholar, had a wonderful understanding of his medical theory, so he went to Zhongyang to visit Wang Huan, which made a good story between Fu Shan and Bai wa Shan.

Fu Shan and Wang Huan

It turned out that Wang Huan asked the family members of the patients to make 100 melon shell hats (a kind of hat worn by men in the Ming and Qing Dynasties) in exchange for the greasy old hats worn by the visitors at the Baiwa mountain temple fair on March 17. Soon, the collection of 100 melon shell hats was complete. Take it home and put it in the pot. It's easy to take "100 people brain fat"! But Mr. Fu Shan didn't think of any way to get the medicine. No wonder he came all the way to see Wang Huan!

Gold in Shibao Village

On the back hill of Baiwa mountain, 2.5km to the east of Shalong village, Ning Township, Zhongyang County, there is an ancient village Shibao village, which is hidden in the green pines and cypresses. Built on three cliffs, Shibao village is an ancient military defense facility with only one road to pass. The building plan of Shibao village is oval, slate structure, surrounded by closed, hollow and open air, with one entrance and one exit. The walls of the village are made of stones of different sizes and thicknesses. A small gate opening more than one meter wide leads to the castle. The area of the fort is about 3400 square meters. There are 22 caves built around the wall of the fort, and 9 caves are now available.

It is said that Shibao village is the base of Zhu Yan's brother and sister, who are descended from Zhu Yuanzhang, to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty. However, no one can stop the wheel of history rolling forward. In the end, this rebel force was vulnerable to a single blow. It was burned by a fire of the Qing army and submerged in the red dust of history.

Because the Royal Army had been stationed, there was a legend of treasure hiding in the village. The ballad "sheep back, pot buckle pot, goat come to cut ear" suggested the place of treasure. In the era of poverty, although the dream of becoming rich is far away, how many people go to the mountains to search for treasure and dig the Shibao village into a thousand holes. No one knows whether to find treasure and make a fortune. Today's Shibao village is like an old man who has gone through many vicissitudes, quietly guarding the mountains with green cypresses and pines.

Pang Juan and cha'erwan

It's not far from Baiwa mountain. It's said that Pang Juan, a famous general of the Warring States period, chopped his son here.

During the Warring States period, there was a great war between Zhao and Wei. The Wei general Pang Juan defeated the Zhao army and occupied Zhongyang city (now Zhongyang County, belonging to Zhao in the Warring States period). He set up a camp on the mountain near pangjiahui village and ordered his son Pang Ying to set up a flag at the intersection of the mountain. The father and son echoed each other and occupied the land. They also built a beacon tower at the head of shangjiayu village to the north of pangjiahui. Pang Juan's array was well prepared and well guarded. He didn't dare to relax. For a moment, the situation was calm and the two armies were in peace. Later, Pang Ying was beheaded by Pang Juan near Shiya Bay, dongcha in the south of the city, because he was defeated by Pang Ying after drinking. The news of Pang Juan's beheading spread like wildfire. People admired Pang Juan's unfairness and adherence to the law, so they changed the name of this place to "zha'erwan".

There is a hole about two feet in diameter on the stone cliff of chaerwan. It is said that standing at the foot of the cliff, if the stone remains in the hole, you can get the stone. So many people from afar came here to seek novelty, measure their fate, and pray for their son to pass on their religion. They often got what they wanted, which was very effective. Over time, it has become a well-known "zaner bay".

The 17th day of March in the lunar calendar is the birthday of the virgin of Zhaoji, so the local people set this day as a traditional temple fair, which lasts for three days (16, 17, 18). During these three days, the whole scenic area is completely open for free travel. At that time, there will be a lot of cigarettes and tourists in the scenic area, and various folk art activities will gather in it.

Evolution of scenic spots

With continuous investment from governments and active contributions from the society, the original landscape has been protected and maintained, and 34 scenic spots have been improved

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