synonymXuanwu Mountain(Shanwei National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit) generally refers to Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area, located inGuangdong ProvinceShanwei CityLufeng CityThe northern suburb of Jieshi Town, with a total area of 150000 square meters, is close to mountains and near the sea. It was founded in 1980.[1-2]
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area integrates religious and cultural tourism of Yuanshan Temple and seashore tourism of Tianwei Mountain Underwater Park, with Yuanshan Temple as the center,[1]Yuanshan Temple, built in the first year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127), is a national key cultural relics protection unit,[1][3]During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the location of Xuanwu MountainTateishiThe history of the ancient Weicheng is closely linked and has an important strategic position,[1]It is a place for religious activities integrating Buddhism and Taoism,MinnanIt is the Buddhist belief center of the people.[13]In November 2007, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was approved by the National Tourism Administration as a "National AAAA Tourist Attraction".[2]
In February 2020, to pay tribute to the medical workers, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area will be open to medical workers free of charge from the date of reopening to December 31, 2020.[4]
Chinese name
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area
geographical position
Jie Shi Zhen Xuan Wu Lu, Lufeng City, Shanwei City, Guangdong Province
climatic conditions
Subtropical marine monsoon climate
Opening Hours
08:30—17:00
Scenic spot level
Grade AAAA
Ticket Price
25 yuan for individual passengers, 20 yuan for group tickets, 5 yuan for climbing the tower
In the first year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127), the villagers in Jieshi Town, Lufeng City built a small temple on the hill (formerly Guishan Mountain) in the northern suburb of Jieshi, dedicated to the statue of "Arctic Xuanwu, God of the Yuan Dynasty", and later moved the small temple to the current site (now the Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area in Shanwei).[5]
In the 27th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1394), when the general of the Jieshi Guards built the Jieshi Acropolis, the small temple was transformed into a "Xuanwu Temple".
In the fifth year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty (1577), the chief soldier of JieshiweiHou JigaoHe presided over the expansion of Xuanwu Temple to the existing scale, which was called "Xuanshan Temple" at the beginning, where monks worshipped Buddhas and incense became increasingly popular.With the expansion and prosperity of the temples, the names of "Xuanshan Temple" and "Xuanwu" (another name of God in the Yuan Dynasty) began to spread, while the people collectively called the mountains and temples "Xuanwu Mountain", and called them "Xuanshan Temple" and "Xuanwu Mountain Temple", which is also the origin of the name of Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area.[5]
In the 42nd year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1777), the abbot monk Shixi Elder presided over the construction of Yuanshan Temple.[5]
In the 19th year of Daoguang (1839), the abbot monk Bietian presided over the construction of Yuanshan Temple.[5]
In 1880, the Yuanshan Temple was eaten by antsGuangdong Naval CommanderFanjeaux Li Yangsheng, the chief soldier of Jieshi Town, Deng Wanlin and the abbot Ceng Shi Datong raised funds for reconstruction.[5]
In 1980, with the approval of Lufeng Municipal People's Government, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was established, Yuanshan Temple was repaired, and tourism was developed.[1]
In 1981, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area rebuilt the Fuxing Tower.[5]
From 1983 to 1985, the temple of Yuanshan Temple was improved.[5]
In 1986, the Xuanwu Mountain Theater was rebuilt in the Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area in Shanwei. The restored Yuanshan Temple still retains the ancient architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.[5]
Architectural pattern
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Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area is built close to the mountain. The layout is a quadrangle courtyard with multiple single buildings, which adopts the layout method of axial symmetry. The building structure is rigorous, with heavy bucket and overlapping arch, high ridge cornices, carved beams and painted towers, and traditional porcelain stickers. It looks magnificent.This layout aims to contrast the solemn, solemn and mysterious religious atmosphere.Yuanshan Temple also uses the continuous elevation of the building foundation and the gradual change of indoor light to contrast the religious atmosphere, which is the method used by many mountain temple buildings.The overall foundation of Yuanshan Temple not only rises with the mountain, but also other internal foundations of the overall building are raised by grades.From the gate to the main hall, the statues were lifted in three places, with a cumulative height difference of 3.66 meters.[5]
Main attractions
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Eight Sceneries of Xuanwu
Yuanshan Ancient Temple
Xuanwu Mountain
In Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist AreaYuanshan TempleThere are gate, front hall, middle hall, main hall, side hall, hall, monk's room and side hall (i.eGallery yard）It is a group of ancient buildings with various structures and sculpture techniques[5]。Yuanshan Temple is dedicated to the gods and Buddhas of the Arctic Zhenwu Yuantian God, Sakyamuni, and the confluence of Buddhism and Taoism.In the hall, there are two plaques inscribed by Lin Zexu in the Qing Dynasty, namely, "Spiritual Virtue and Spiritual Sound", and Liu Yongfu in the town of Jieshi. These two plaques are listed by the state asChinese Famous Plaque。In Yuanshan Temple, there are more than 40 inscribed tablets of Tongzhi Emperor, Commander and Commander, and more than 1000 cultural relics of the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.[3]
Stele of Santai Security
In the 10th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1582), patrol Zheng Qianshan, Shen Rong Cheng Yuquan, and sub patrol Yao Long jointly wrote and erected a monument in Xuanwu Mountain when they jointly discussed the war against Japanese invaders.[6]
a fish leaping over the dragon gate -- have passed a competitive examination
Longmen Stone is located in front of Longyan. According to the archaeological verification of Guangdong 756 Geological Team, the rock was intruded and formed in the fourth phase of Yanshan in the early Cretaceous. According to the Rb Sr isotope measurement, it has been about 100 million years ago.[6]
Kylin turns his head
Kylin Stone is one of the famous natural pictographs in Xuanwu Mountain. It is majestic and majestic, just like a kylin looking at the sea.On the east side of the stone is the cliff stone inscription "The mountain is not high".[6]
Shipai is lofty
The South Gate Memorial Archway was built in 1996. It is a stone carving memorial archway with four columns, three doors, three eaves and three bays. It is 15.8 meters high and 22.3 meters wide. It is one of the largest openwork dragon pillar stone memorial archways in eastern Guangdong.The plaque "Xuanwu Mountain" on the front of the memorial archway was inscribed by Zhao Puchu, former president of the Chinese Buddhist Association;The inscription on the back of the tablet "Lingguang Wanzhang" was originally interpreted by Lu Feng, Vice Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Chinese Buddhist Association, Honorary President of the Guangdong Buddhist Association, and Vice Chairman of Guangdong Jieshi Yuanshan Temple.[6]
Four Beauties and Pleasant Feelings
The Simei Pavilion was built in the sixth year of Wanli (1578) of the Ming Dynasty, and is called Yijian Pavilion.It was rebuilt during the reign of Guangxu, which was called the Four Beauty Pavilion (meaning good time, beautiful scenery, pleasure and pleasure). In the pavilion, the inscription of the imperial gift was erected, which was recorded by Li Yangsheng, the general guest of Jieshi Town, the land commander of Guangdong Province, in the sixth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1867). It was rebuilt in 2001.[6]
The stage of Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area in Shanwei, located in the middle of the mountain gate, was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty.
In the 15th year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1750), the local officials and gentry raised funds to rebuild the stage. The stage was expanded to a large stage with a table width of about five feet and two feet, and the opera of the Three Kingdoms was first performed.It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
In 1986, the prototype was rebuilt. The newly built stage is larger than the original stage in area, 22 meters long and 16 meters deep. It is a simple and magnificent building with various wood carvings, stone carvings, figures, flowers and birds. It is an ancient building with exquisite craftsmanship.[5]
Jieshi Sea View
Xuanwu Mountain
The Fuxing Pagoda on Xuanwu Mountain was built in the sixth year of Wanli (1578) of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, it was the Fuxing Pavilion (Fuxing Mud Pagoda), which was dedicated to the Holy Emperor Wenchang. The Fuxing Pagoda was divided into three layers, namely, Sanyuan Palace, Wenchang Palace and Quetta from bottom to top.[5]
In the fourth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1865), Zeng Yueting, the local gentry of Jieshi Town, proposed to transform the tower into a three story stone building called Fuxing TowerMooring upliftPreside over the preparation.It took seven years to complete.It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution.
In 1981, the prototype was rebuilt.The stone tower is built of high-quality stones ("ancient mountain red stone", "jade clear stone", "Quanzhou stone") with granite as its base. It is 18.6 meters high and divided into three layers. It is a huge ancient craft building.Fuxing tower also has the functions of navigation extradition, city observation platform, climbing and sightseeing.[5]
Ancient incense road
Xuanwu Mountain
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area has a unique design of incense road.Xuanwu Mountain is more than 30 meters above sea level, while the ancient incense road is 200 meters long and 4 meters wide. The long and narrow incense road is gradually raised by taking advantage of the natural terrain. The original designer did not directly face the gate of Yuanshan Temple, but shifted 10 meters to the west, and set the stage on the right axis in front of the gate. The layout design is reasonable and appropriate.[5]
sites related to revolutionary history
Zideju (the former site of the Second Red Division's Jieshi Battle Command) is located in the Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area in Shanwei. It was a classical building with brick and mud structure. It was once the place where the Second Red Division led Comrade Peng Pai, the leader of the peasant movement, set up the Battle Command to attack Jieshi City.In 1931, it was rebuilt into a western style house with cement structure.[7]
Development and construction
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protective measures
In 1994Yuanshan TempleIt is listed as a provincial key cultural relics protection unit by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.[1]
Since the opening of Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area, overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots from more than 20 countries and regions in Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia have come to visit in an endless stream, receiving more than one million tourists every year, and becoming one of the tourist attractions in eastern Guangdong.
In the 1980s, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was officially opened to the public, and the number of tourists has kept rising.[1]
During the 16 years from 1990 to 2005, 13.62 million tourists were received, with an average of 850000 tourists per year.[1]
In 2005, the number of tourists received exceeded one million for the first time.[1]
In 2007, the number of tourists received reached 1.8 million.[1]
Honors won
In 1993, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was approved as a provincial scenic spot by the People's Government of Guangdong Province.[1]
On November 27, 2007, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was approved by the National Tourism Administration as a "National 4A Tourist Attraction".[2]
Historical culture
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Revolutionary history
sites related to revolutionary history
In the 16th year of the Republic of China (1927), Comrade Peng Pai, the leader of the Hai Lufeng peasant revolution, held a peasant conference in front of the Xuanwu Temple (now Yuanshan Temple) in the Xuanwu Mountain tourist area in Shanwei to spread revolutionary ideas.After the Guangzhou Uprising, the Red Second Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army marched eastward, and Xuanwu Temple was once the headquarters of the division.During the War of Liberation, Xuanwu Temple wasthe Chinese People's Liberation ArmyCommand post when Jieshi City was liberated (according to the CPC's Lu Feng Party history).[9]
Xuanwu Temple Fair
Xuanwu Mountain
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist AreaYuanshan Templetemple fair, locally called Chongguang Temple Fair.According to historical records;Since the first Chongguang Temple Fair was held in the 22nd year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1896), a celebration of Chongguang Temple Fair has been held every ten years.By the 35th year of the Republic of China (1946), six Chongguang Temple Fairs had been held.As a rule, Jieshi Town will play five to seven operas, of which the Xuanwu Mountain Theater will play Hailufeng local operas (such asOrthography、White words、Western Qin Opera）, performed in the townChaozhou OperaRehearsals and colored streets are the local folk characteristics. Folk artists show their magic and make various handicrafts, calligraphy and painting and other display streets and both sides of the street for viewing. Folk parades are also the main forms of local traditional folk cultural activities, includingChaozhou Drums Music , holding colored flags, carrying flower baskets, decorating scenery, lion dance, dragon dance, fish lantern, etc. The parade went on for three days in a row.[5]
In 1956, Chongguang Temple Fair celebration was supposed to be held, but it was interrupted by the breaking of various old customs after liberation.[5]
Xuanwu Mountain
In 1991, Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area was restoredYuanshan TempleFor traditional temple fair activities, "Jieshi Xuanwu Mountain Temple Fair Organization Committee of Lufeng County" held temple fair activities on September 9 of the lunar calendar for seven days after months of preparation.200 overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots were invited to participate in the ceremony, firing salutes, balloons and doves for peace.The folk art parade, with more than 1800 people, performed 49 art programs with local characteristics and socialist content, and the procession was one kilometer long.The "Three Kingdoms Opera" of Lufeng Zhengzi Theater was performed at Xuanwu Mountain Theater, and literary and artistic groups such as Guangdong Chaozhou Theater, Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe, and Hebei Domestication Acrobatic Troupe were performed separately.In the evening, a fireworks show was held.Yuanshan Temple Fair promotedLufeng CityAnd achieved good results.[5]
Management organization
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Organization
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area is under the jurisdiction of Jieshi Xuanwu Mountain Management Committee of Lufeng City. The top leader of the Xuanwu Mountain Management Committee is the secretary and director of the Xuanwu Mountain Management Committee, who is in charge of 19 departments including the scenic spot tourism service company and the temple management department.[10]
Tourism information
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address
Shanwei Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area is located in Xuanwu Road, Jieshi Town, Lufeng City, Guangdong Province, facing the South China Sea and bordering Jieshi Bay.
Xuanwu Mountain
admission ticket
Individual ticket
The group ticket is 20 yuan, the individual ticket is 25 yuan, and the tower climbing ticket is 5 yuan.[11]
traffic
Lu FengTake the tourist line at the urban bus terminal or take the Donghai Jieshi bus line to the "Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area".
Free policy
Group ticket
In February 2020, in honor of the medical workers, the scenic spot will be open to medical workers free of charge from the date of new opening and operation to December 31, 2020.[4]
Honors won
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In April 2021, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province released the Notice on Publishing the Review Results of the Quality Grade of the 2020 4A Tourist Attractions on its official website, and Xuanwu Mountain Tourist Area passed the review list of the quality grade of the 2020 4A tourist attractions.[12]
