Ancient ginkgo garden of Chan Lin Temple

Ancient ginkgo garden of Chan Lin Temple

Located in houjiazhai Township, Zunhua City, Chanlin Temple ancient ginkgo scenic park has a total area of one square kilometer, with the Great Wall in the north, Zunhua City in the south, Jiufeng Mountain in the East and qingdongling in the West. The ancient ginkgo scenic park of Chan Lin Temple is famous for its ancient mountains, temples and trees. The ancient mountain is Wufeng mountain. There are five peaks in the mountain. The middle peak stands out of the cloud, and the other four peaks stand on the side. The ancient temple, namely the Chan Lin Temple, was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty without any examination. It was rebuilt in the Liao Dynasty. The scale of the tax system was huge, and it was the Manjusri Bodhisattva Taoist center. In 1942, it was burned by Japanese invaders. In the spring of 2001, the restoration of the main hall was quite spectacular. There are 13 ancient ginkgo trees around the temple, one male and twelve female, more than 2000 years ago. Among them, the male tree is the tallest, which is called "dragon seed". A female tree breeds three generations of fine trees, which is called "four generations together".

In February 2020, in order to pay homage to the majority of medical workers, Tangshan Municipal Bureau of culture, radio, television and tourism issued an initiative to the city's tourist attractions to implement a free visit policy for all medical workers nationwide.

Introduction to scenic spots

The scale of the ancient ginkgo scenic park in Chanlin temple is very large. There are seven stone tablets, most of which are vulgar and undesirable. On the left side of the corner of the hall is a stone tablet with moss peeling off. There are not many words corroded. It is written as it is. It turns out that it is an article on rebuilding the temple in the period of Yao and Qin. The mountain to the west of Zhongfeng is called "Luoyu", and the one to the west is called "Huyan". Huyan is the old nest of listening to the Scriptures. In the middle of the mountain, there is a stone named "Jiming stone". When you hit it with a small stone, it will give out the cooing of chickens. In the past, you could hear the loud cooing. Later, because the Taoist priest looked at it askance, it seemed that there was no rooster's cooing, but only the chick's cooing. The mountain peaks stretch high into the sky. On the left side, there is a quiet room outside, called Dongan. When the guests come, they can walk, rest and stay.

Geography and climate

Located in Zunhua City, Hebei Province, the ancient ginkgo landscape garden of Chanlin temple is located in the hinterland of Beijing, Tianjin, Tang Dynasty and Qinhuangdao. It is 158 km away from Beijing in the west, 175 km away from Tianjin (Binhai New Area) in the southwest, 75 km away from Tangshan (155 km away from Caofeidian) in the south, 175 km away from Chengde in the north and 150 km away from Qinhuangdao in the southeast. The ancient ginkgo scenic park of Chan Lin Temple is located in the temperate semi humid continental monsoon climate, with mountain back and sea front, complex terrain, diverse local climate, dry in winter, wet in summer, concentrated precipitation, significant monsoon, four distinct seasons and other characteristics. In winter, the northwest wind prevails and the climate is dry and cold; in summer, the southerly wind blows heavily and the weather is humid and rainy due to the influence of the warm and humid air mass of the ocean; spring and autumn are the transitional seasons of winter monsoon and summer monsoon, and the wind direction is changeable. The climate here is mild, but there are often sandstorms in spring and low temperatures in winter. Summer is not too hot, autumn is cool and pleasant, is the best tourist season.

Famous three ancient books

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Furuyama

Wufeng mountain is one of the "three ancient" Ancient Ginkgo scenic spots in Chan Lin Temple. This famous mountain stands in the cluster of Yanshan Mountains. It is overlooking the scenic spot sacrificing platform in the East, facing Luowen Valley in the west, Shahe River in the South and the Great Wall in the north. Five parallel peaks extend more than ten miles from north to south, and the temple is built at the bottom of the middle peak. This is where the famous scene of "Wufeng gongcui" comes from. "Around the ancient pine path, forest shade, cloud shadow, smoke light, red and purple shape, yingdai temple around", formed the East and west "four peaks side, such as arch, such as Luo, like left and right clip auxiliary image, really wonderful. In Qing Dynasty, it was listed as a major scenic spot (see the records of Zunhua prefecture). The scene of "five peaks arching green" is not exaggerated by poets. In fact, it is really fascinating. All over the mountain, the rocks are jagged, with complex structures and different shapes. Green cypresses and green pines are all over the slopes and gullies, and their shapes are more peculiar. Some of them grow across the cliff. The round crown of the tree is like a canopy in the air. Some of the tree trunks are bent and upright, like immortals soaring in the air. Some of them stand on the top of the chaotic walls, peaks and strange rocks, standing tall and straight against the frost and snow. They have attracted countless tourists for thousands of years.

ancient temple

That is, the Chan Lin Temple, formerly known as Yunchang temple. It was built at an unknown time. When it was rebuilt in the Liao Dynasty, it got an ancient monument. It is verified that monks lived here as early as the Northern Dynasty and the later Qin Dynasty. In the later Qin Dynasty, the Chan Lin Temple (then called Yunchang Temple) was also rebuilt, so the temple was built earlier than the northern and Southern Dynasties. In the Liao, Jin, yuan and Qing Dynasties, there were steles rebuilt in the temple. It was rebuilt in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and rebuilt in the Liao Dynasty. It was renamed Chan Lin Temple, more than 1700 years ago. The temple is located in Zhongfeng of Wufeng mountain. The plaque of the temple says "Wufeng Temple" in big characters, which is derived from the name of the mountain. "Wufeng mountain records" named it "Wufeng Chan forest", and its name was written on the plaque. Local people call it "Chan Lin Temple" by omitting the five peaks. The temple was destroyed during the Anti Japanese War and rebuilt in 2000.

Ancient trees

The Millennium ginkgo tree. There are 13 ancient ginkgo trees (one male and twelve female) growing around the ancient temple of Chan Lin, which cover the sky and the sun. They were planted in the Qin Dynasty and were more than 2000 years old. It is still leafy and fruity. The male tree is the tallest, known as "dragon seed", and one of the female trees breeds three generations of fine trees, known as "four generations together". The heart of the tree is rotten, and a thick ginkgo tree grows in the cave. Mother and son together hold the sky, giving people a sense of mystery. Temple inscriptions once recorded: "first there is the Zen forest, then there is the edge (edge, refers to the Great Wall), ginkgo is still in front of the Zen forest.". It is enough to prove that these 13 Ginkgo biloba trees have gone through Cangsang for more than 2000 years. In the Qing Dynasty, Shi Pu, a Jinshi from Zunhua Prefecture, also left a poem of praise when he visited the temple: "the five peaks are high, the auspicious go deep, the temple of Qin is prosperous, and the song and Jin Dynasties last. On behalf of the famous monk cunfan tower, the name of Shuchang temple, No. Rock said tiger roar tame what trace, stone out of chicken song percussion sound. The ancient cypress has high branches and ginkgo fruit. It has been here for thousands of years

historical background

It is said that once upon a time, a monk who was over the age of sixty traveled here. Seeing the beautiful scenery of Wufeng mountain, he sat down under an old cypress tree and chanted scriptures. At this time, a gorgeous tiger came looking for food. It was very strange, so it listened around it, but the old monk ignored it. The scene was clearly seen by several woodcutters. They thought that the old monk must be an immortal. As a result, the news quickly spread to the nearby villages. People called the old monk Fu Hu Shi and built a thatched cottage for him, thus gradually building a temple. The road to the mountain is along the stream. Beside the stream lies a big stone, about one foot square, with black texture. There is a footprint on it, which seems to be printed. It is said that it is the footprint of the monk who subdued the poisonous dragon.

Since the beginning of the Anti Japanese War, this area has become an anti Japanese base. There are many military supplies hidden in the cave, and many of the wounded return to the front line after they have recovered. So the enemy hated it to the bone. In the winter of 1942, the Japanese not only burned the temples, but also set fire to the mountains in an attempt to wipe out the Anti Japanese army and people. However, Wufeng mountain has shown a new style before the end of the war. After the founding of the people's Republic of China, the party and the government actively mobilized the masses to plant trees, which made Wufeng mountain reappear its charming appearance like jade and sea waves. In 2000, the government rebuilt the Chan Lin Temple and built the ancient ginkgo garden of Chan Lin Temple, becoming a scenic spot.

Specialty food

Hongxiao pear

Hongxiao pear, also known as "Buddha sees happiness", is rich in Hongxiao pear, which is located in the ancient ginkgo landscape garden of Chanlin temple. It is big and upright. Its skin looks like a layer of white frost, white and red. It looks elegant and elegant. It tastes thin, crisp and full of honey. Hongxiao pear is rich in nutrition, crisp and juicy, sweet and sour, and fragrant. Rich in sugar, protein, fat, carbohydrates and vitamins, it plays an important role in human health. Pear can also be processed into dried pear, preserved pear, pear paste, pear juice, canned pear, etc., and can also be used for wine making and vinegar making. Pear also has medical value, which can help digestion, moisten lung and clear heart, eliminate phlegm and cough, reduce fever and detoxify. Shao Yong in Song Dynasty had a poem about eating pears: "may you not love Jinhua pears, may you love Hongxiao pears", which is a love and praise for Hongxiao pears.

Jifried is a very famous local folk snack. It looks like pancakes. The above mung beans are used as the main raw materials. It is made from juice and slow fire. Put fried thin paper, light as a mirror, translucent, lift not bad, folding not crack, make soup not broken, not chaotic soup, slightly bite. Cut it into diamond shaped pieces, and make it into coke fried, vinegar fried, glass fried, fried together, fried soup, etc. It is said that the name "jichan" comes from Empress Dowager Cixi. It has become an indispensable delicacy for local people to entertain guests and friends and celebrate festivals.

Transportation guide

Located in Wufeng mountain at the foot of the Great Wall in Zunhua City, Hebei Province, Chanlin Temple ancient gingko Scenic Park drives from Beijing to Tangshan north exit of Beijing Shenyang Expressway, southward to Tangshan City, and southward along Hebei road at the end of Daqing road.

Address: houjiazhai Township, Zunhua City, Hebei Province

Longitude: 118.01582336426

Latitude: 40.290000915527

Tel: 0315-6908999

Ticket information: market price: 50.0 yuan

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